Gulf AI certification and governance rollout

In July 2026, Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions (AITX) reported that a channel partner secured a municipal order for five solar‑powered autonomous security towers in a Midwestern U.S. city, expanding its network of RAD RIO 360 devices. The same period saw International Security Services (ISS) obtain the Dubai AI Seal, a government‑issued credential that validates trusted AI providers for critical‑infrastructure and smart‑city projects in the United Arab Emirates.

By early August, the Dubai AI Seal programme broadened its reach when Help AG earned the Tier E certification, highlighting the firm’s trusted‑AI governance, security and resilience practices. Concurrently, Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space and Technology Commission released an Awareness Guide for AI Adoption, aligning with the kingdom’s “Year of AI” initiative and offering a framework for technology companies to assess readiness and integrate AI responsibly. Together, these developments illustrate a regional push to formalise AI trust standards and encourage secure AI deployment across both public and private sectors.