AI CERTs^® Partners with CyberGate Defence to Strengthen Cybersecurity Certification and National Digital Resilience in the UAE

Abu Dhabi, UAE | November 2025 — AI CERTs®, a leading global authority in vendor-aligned and role-based AI certification, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with CyberGate Defence, the UAE’s premier Emirati-owned cybersecurity provider specialising in critical infrastructure protection, managed security services, and national cyber defence. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Abu Dhabi, CyberGate has become a trusted partner to the UAE Government and leading enterprises across both the public and private sectors. 

Led by Founder and CEO Mohammed Bin Bouta Alharsousi, CyberGate brings over nine years of expertise in advanced persistent threat detection, incident response, governance and risk compliance, and security operations centre training. Operating 24/7 across offices in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the organisation employs a multidisciplinary team of internationally renowned cybersecurity professionals specialising in protecting critical infrastructure, industrial control systems, and information technology networks. 

Through this partnership, CyberGate will integrate AI CERTs®’ ISO/IEC 17024:2012-compliant certification programmes into its CyberGate Academy, delivering globally recognised credentials in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data science. This collaboration enables organisations and cybersecurity professionals across the UAE to gain both cutting-edge training and market-recognised certifications, strengthening the nation’s cyber resilience and building certified talent pipelines for government and enterprise clients. 

CyberGate’s recent expansion of strategic partnerships—including a landmark memorandum of understanding with global cybersecurity leader Proofpoint—demonstrates its commitment to delivering world-class defensive capabilities and enablement. The integration of AI CERTs® credentials with CyberGate’s security operations centre training, awareness programmes, and ethical hacking courses will elevate professional certification standards across the region’s cybersecurity workforce. 

“CyberGate’s innovative approach to national cyber defence and their commitment to workforce development align perfectly with AI CERTs®’ mission to democratise access to globally recognised technology credentials,” said Russell Sarder, CEO of AI CERTs®. “Together, we’re strengthening the UAE’s cybersecurity maturity and ensuring that professionals have internationally verified qualifications alongside practical, mission-critical expertise.” 

CyberGate Academy will immediately offer AI CERTs® certification pathways, available through in-person, virtual, and bespoke enterprise delivery formats. 

About AI CERTs®: 
AI CERTs® is a globally recognised certification body specialising in role-based credentials in artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies. Aligned with ISO 17024:2012 standards, its programmes set a global benchmark for quality and credibility, empowering professionals with practical, job-ready skills through hands-on, real-world application.  

Serving a broad spectrum of roles, from developers and data analysts to business leaders and frontline teams, AI CERTs bridge the global tech skills gap with our ever-expanding portfolio. 

With 50+ new certifications, the organisation remains firmly positioned at the forefront of emerging technology education. For more information visit www.aicerts.ai. 

About CyberGate Defence: 
CyberGate is a UAE-based cybersecurity establishment providing end-to-end defence solutions, critical infrastructure protection, managed security services, and certified enablement programmes to governments and enterprises. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, CyberGate operates 24/7 across offices in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. www.cybergate.tech 

Media Contacts: 
AI CERTs: media@aicerts.ai 
CyberGate Defence: info@cybergate.tech