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Eversheds Sutherland Secures DIFC Regulation 10 Certification Body Status for AI

Eversheds Sutherland has been named an Approved Certification Body under DIFC Regulation 10. The designation allows the firm's Konexo arm to conduct AI readiness audits and issue compliance certifications in the free zone.

Published Source: Eversheds Sutherland
Issuing authority
Dubai International Financial Centre
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DIFC
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Final rule
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Regulation 10
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Beijing / China - March 13, 2014: The Great Hall of the People during the regular yearly session of the National People's Congress in Beijing

Eversheds Sutherland announced on September 23, 2026, that it has attained Approved Certification Body (ACB) status under the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Regulation 10 framework.

DIFC Regulation 10 sets specific governance, algorithmic accountability, and risk management standards for entities developing or deploying artificial intelligence systems within the financial free zone.

Operating through its Konexo consulting division, Eversheds Sutherland is authorised to perform formal readiness audits and issue assurance certifications. The framework evaluates AI governance frameworks, cyber resilience, data protection compliance, and digital risk management controls.

The firm stated that the regulatory accreditation will assist financial and commercial businesses located in the DIFC in satisfying mandatory compliance requirements.

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