AWS completes the annual Dubai Electronic Security Centre certification audit to operate as a Tier 1 cloud service provider in the Emirate of Dubai

This blog post announces that AWS has completed the annual Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC) certification audit to operate as a Tier 1 cloud service provider in the Emirate of Dubai.

Specifically, the article covers:

• AWS has been certified by DESC to operate as a Tier 1 cloud service provider in the AWS Middle East (UAE) Region, demonstrating AWS's commitment to adhere to heightened expectations for cloud service providers
• The certification audit was conducted by an independent third-party auditor, BSI, on January 23, 2024
• The certification now includes 87 AWS services in scope, a 40% increase from the previous year
• AWS strives to continuously add services to its compliance programs to meet customer architectural and regulatory needs
• Customers can access the Certificate of Compliance through AWS Artifact