In a significant move to enhance the nation’s digital infrastructure, global technology group e& and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have announced the commercial launch of the UAE Sovereign Launchpad. The new cloud offering, endorsed by the UAE Cybersecurity Council (CSC), is now fully operational and available to public and private sector organizations across the country.
A Strategic Push for Digital Sovereignty
The UAE Sovereign Launchpad is designed to accelerate the adoption of cloud and AI services for government agencies and highly regulated industries, including healthcare, financial services, and education. Hosted within the AWS Middle East (UAE) Region and managed by e& enterprise, the platform ensures that organizations can deploy their workloads while adhering to the UAE’s National Cloud Security Policy.
This initiative directly addresses the increasing pressure on regulated sectors to safeguard critical data, maintain data residency, and navigate emerging cybersecurity threats. By embedding zero-trust security controls and in-country key-management options, the launchpad provides a secure and compliant environment for innovation.
Empowering Regulated Industries
The platform offers a streamlined path to secure cloud adoption for all workloads, except those classified as Secret and Top Secret. It provides comprehensive visibility across cloud resources and governance controls within the country, allowing organizations to meet stringent compliance requirements without sacrificing agility or performance. The launchpad aims to foster a trusted, compliant, and resilient digital ecosystem in line with the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision.
H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity for the UAE Government and Chairman of the UAE Cybersecurity Council, commented on the launch, stating, “This collaboration between e& and AWS demonstrates how we can leverage global cloud innovation while adhering to the UAE National Cloud Security Policy requirements. This initiative not only enhances our cyber resilience but also reinforces the UAE’s position as a leader in secure digital innovation.”
Khalid Murshed, Chief Executive Officer of e& enterprise, added, “We are proud to deliver this unique platform that accelerates secure cloud adoption in the UAE. With the UAE Sovereign Launchpad now live, organisations can deploy workloads on AWS cloud with confidence knowing that compliance and security are foundational principles built into the platform’s architecture.”
Tanuja Randery, Managing Director and Vice President of AWS for EMEA, said, “The full rollout of the launchpad marks a pivotal moment for regional digital transformation, empowering public and private sector organisations to accelerate their journey to the cloud with confidence. We are deeply committed to supporting the UAE’s digital ambitions and are proud to help build a secure, innovative, and resilient future for the nation.”
About UAE Sovereign Launchpad
The UAE Sovereign Launchpad is a secure cloud offering powered by AWS, offered by e&, and endorsed by the UAE Cybersecurity Council. It provides a production-ready cloud architecture that helps UAE government entities and regulated customers align with national security policies and data residency requirements. The platform enables organizations to accelerate their adoption of advanced cloud and AI technologies while maintaining high standards of security, compliance, and data governance.
Source: Zawya
