# Microsoft, UAE CSC, and Core42 plan to deploy MDASH in UAE government

Digest AI · Enterprise & Industry · published 2026-09-29T18:20:00Z

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## Summary

Microsoft, the UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC), and Core42 (a G42 company) announced plans to deploy MDASH, Microsoft’s AI-powered cybersecurity capability, across UAE government entities. The collaboration aims to strengthen national cyber resilience and help security teams respond faster to evolving threats using advanced AI models for automated analysis. 

Under the agreement, CSC will support government adoption and responsible AI use through the UAE’s National AI Test and Validation Lab. Core42 will provide onboarding, implementation, and capacity-building support via its Sovereign Public Cloud offering, focusing on security and privacy. Microsoft will contribute technical expertise and implementation guidance. 

The initiative supports the UAE’s goal to build a trusted digital ecosystem. Leaders from all three organizations emphasized the need to secure code and critical services as AI becomes integral to government operations. The rollout will be phased, starting with awareness sessions, pilots, and technical workshops for participating government entities.

## Key points

- Microsoft, UAE CSC, and Core42 announced plans to deploy MDASH across UAE government entities.
- MDASH uses AI models to identify vulnerabilities and prioritize risks for government security teams.
- Core42 will provide onboarding and implementation support via its Sovereign Public Cloud offering.

## Why it matters

This partnership integrates advanced AI security tools into national infrastructure, setting a precedent for sovereign AI deployment in government cyber defense and enhancing resilience against emerging threats.

## Sources

1. [Microsoft, UAE Cyber Security Council and Core42 unite to scale AI-powered cyber defense across UAE government](https://zawya.com/en/press-release/companies-news/microsoft-uae-cyber-security-council-and-core42-unite-to-scale-ai-powered-cyber-defense-across-uae-government-1458289) (zawya.com, 2026-09-29)

Part of the developing story: [Microsoft Gulf AI Expansion Cloud Investment Deployment](https://digestai.news/thread/microsoft-commits-15-2-billion-to-uae-for-ai-and-cloud-infrastructure) (2 stories)

## Cite

Digest AI, "Microsoft, UAE CSC, and Core42 plan to deploy MDASH in UAE government", 29 September 2026, https://digestai.news/story/microsoft-uae-csc-and-core42-plan-to-deploy-mdash-in-uae-government

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