A9 AdvisoryGovernance, Risk and Compliance
Meet regulatory obligations, manage risk with purpose and earn the trust of regulators and customers.
Regulation in the UAE and across the region is expanding fast: information assurance, business continuity, data protection, AI and sector rules all ask for evidence that you are in control. Our GRC team turns those obligations into practical programmes that your people can run, and that stand up to audit.
Our Credentials
Our GRC specialists have more than 15 years of experience with UAE government entities and private sector organisations across the region, and hold certifications including CISA, CRISC, ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 42001 and ISO 27701. We also build Arbor GRC, our own platform for running these programmes.
Our Governance, Risk and Compliance Services
Regulatory Compliance
UAE IA, Dubai ISR, ADHICS, NCEMA 7000 and sector regulations.
ISO Certification Readiness
ISO 27001, 22301, 42001, 27701, 20000 and 9001.
Enterprise Risk Management
Link risk to strategy and make better decisions.
Business Continuity and Resilience
Business impact analysis, recovery plans and crisis readiness.
Data Privacy and Protection
UAE PDPL, GDPR and privacy programmes that work.
Third-Party Risk Management
Know and control the risk your suppliers bring.
IT Audit and Assurance
Independent assurance over technology and controls.
How We Work with You
Assess
Understand your obligations, risks and current state.
Design
Build the framework, policies, controls and governance.
Embed
Train owners and run the first cycle alongside them.
Assure
Audit, report and prepare for regulators and certification.
Industries Where We Apply This Expertise
Government and Public Sector
Federal and local government entities, authorities and public services.
Banking and Financial Services
Banks, insurers, exchange houses, fintechs and investment firms.
Healthcare and Life Sciences
Hospitals, clinics, health authorities, insurers and pharma.
Energy and Critical Infrastructure
Oil and gas, utilities, transport and other critical national infrastructure.
Technology and Telecommunications
SaaS providers, telecom operators, data centres and digital businesses.
Real Estate and Construction
Developers, contractors, property and facilities management.
Related Insights
Getting ISO 27001 Right the First Time
Most organisations that struggle with ISO 27001 do not lack controls. They treat the management system as paperwork rather than a way of working.
October 2026Your Suppliers Are Your Attack Surface
Some of the most damaging incidents of recent years started with a supplier. Third-party risk management needs to move beyond a questionnaire at onboarding.
October 2026Business Continuity Beyond the Plan
A continuity plan on a shelf does not make an organisation resilient. Tested recovery, realistic targets and prepared leaders do.
October 2026Talk to an Adviser
Tell us what you are working on and we will bring the right specialists to the conversation. We reply within one working day.