QIS News Desk – Abu Dhabi, 27 November 2025
According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), the United Arab Emirates has approved the National Encryption Policy and issued its executive regulation, marking a pivotal step in the country’s transition from traditional encryption schemes to post-quantum cryptography.
The policy requires government entities to develop clear, formally approved migration plans to post-quantum cryptographic (PQC) methods. This shift is intended to ensure that sensitive data and critical national infrastructure remain secure in the era of rapidly advancing quantum computing capabilities.
In line with the announcement, the UAE Cybersecurity Council will continue to lead and coordinate the national migration efforts, working closely with federal and local government bodies to implement post-quantum encryption standards across priority systems. The Council’s mandate includes reinforcing data protection, safeguarding digital assets, and aligning national practice with leading international standards.
WAM reports that, under the National Encryption Policy, the Cybersecurity Council is tasked with:
- Strengthening national information security and protecting data from unauthorised access through dedicated legislation, policies, and technical regulations related to encryption.
- Proposing and overseeing mechanisms to mitigate quantum-related risks in systems that still depend on cryptographically weak or legacy components, and preparing migration roadmaps for those systems.
- Conducting technical and analytical assessments to evaluate the readiness and integrity of digital systems prior to large-scale deployment, including AI systems, applications, software, hardware, and communications components, to ensure compliance with both national and international standards.
To operationalise these objectives, the Council’s services are organised around four key testing and verification pillars:
- AI reliability testing
- Software reliability testing
- Hardware reliability testing
- Signal reliability testing
Dr Mohammed Al-Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity for the UAE Government, stated that the approval of the National Encryption Policy and its executive regulation constitutes a major advancement in the country’s cybersecurity framework and further consolidates the UAE’s position as a trusted global hub for artificial intelligence and advanced technologies. He underscored that encryption and information security have become central challenges for states, institutions, and societies amid comprehensive digital transformation and increasing dependence on secure, resilient digital infrastructure.
The UAE is now counted among the leading nations globally in adopting and operationalising post-quantum encryption, supported by its proactive regulatory stance, sustained investment in emerging technologies, and commitment to building a secure and sustainable digital ecosystem.
This Quantum Universum brief is based on the official announcement by Emirates News Agency (WAM) dated 27 November 2025, “UAE announces approval of National Encryption Policy, issuance of executive regulation.”
