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Source: Gulf News

Abu Dhabi Advances Government-Wide Post-Quantum Encryption Across Public Systems

Abu Dhabi is advancing the integration of sovereign post-quantum encryption protocols across government IT infrastructure to prepare for emerging quantum computing risks. The project aims to protect critical public transactions across sectors such as health, finance, and citizen platforms like TAMM. Technology authorities noted that identifying existing cryptographic footprints and managing vendor dependency are critical early steps in the migration.

Industry News
Source: Gulf News

UAE Unveils Asteroid Belt Probe as Space Sector Tops Dh44 Billion

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed attended the unveiling of the UAE-developed probe for the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt, which achieved flight readiness in under two years. The probe will journey five billion kilometres aboard the MBR Explorer to study seven asteroids, ending with an autonomous landing on 269 Justitia. Sheikh Hamdan noted that the UAE space sector is now valued at over Dh44 billion, with targets to double economic returns by 2031.

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