e& and AWS Launch UAE Sovereign Cloud Platform

e& and Amazon Web Services have announced the commercial availability of the UAE Sovereign Launchpad, a secure cloud platform designed for government agencies and regulated industries across the UAE, announced in a press release. The platform is endorsed by the UAE Cybersecurity Council and aligns with the UAE National Cyber Security Strategy.

The UAE Sovereign Launchpad enables organizations in sectors such as healthcare, financial services, education, and oil and gas to adopt cloud and AI technologies while maintaining data residency and compliance with the UAE National Cloud Security Policy. It allows the deployment of all workloads except those classified as Secret or Top Secret.

Built on AWS infrastructure and managed by e&, the platform includes zero-trust security controls, in-country key management, and automated compliance reporting. It provides a cost-efficient environment for secure cloud adoption and supports the UAE’s We the UAE 2031 vision for digital transformation.

The service is now fully operational and available through e& enterprise, offering readiness assessments and production deployment options for public and private sector organizations.