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ISO 42001 certification, from gap to audit.

We take you from a first gap assessment to an AI management system your certification auditor can verify.

The problem

ISO/IEC 42001 is the first certifiable standard for an AI management system (AIMS), and buyers, regulators and boards are already asking for it. Many teams read the standard and stall at the same place: translating clauses into an AI control framework their own systems actually follow.

The gap between a downloaded policy template and provable AI compliance is where certification attempts quietly fail.

Why it matters

Certification is becoming a procurement and trust differentiator across the UAE and GCC. Getting the AIMS scope wrong early, too broad or too vague, is the most common reason readiness drags for a year instead of months.

How the engagement runs

  1. Scope

    Define the AIMS boundary: the systems, sites and suppliers ISO/IEC 42001 will cover.

  2. Gap assessment

    Clause-by-clause and Annex A control review against the standard.

  3. Remediate

    Stand up the missing policies, registers and controls with your teams.

  4. Document

    Assemble the AIMS documentation set and statement of applicability.

  5. Audit rehearsal

    Run an internal audit and evidence pack that mirror the certification audit.

What you receive

  • Gap report: clause-mapped findings with owners and target dates.
  • AIMS documentation set: policies, registers and the statement of applicability.
  • Control framework: Annex A controls implemented and mapped to evidence.
  • Evidence pack: audit-ready proof for every control you claim.

Frequently asked questions

Do you issue the certificate?

No. Certification is awarded by an accredited body. We prepare your AI management system and support you through the audit.

How long does ISO 42001 readiness take?

For a focused scope, typically four to six months from gap assessment to certification audit.

Can it run alongside ISO 27001?

Yes. The management-system spine is shared with ISO/IEC 27001, so we map overlapping controls once rather than twice.

We only buy AI, we do not build it. Does 42001 apply?

Yes. The standard covers how you govern AI you procure and deploy, not only models you develop in-house.

Is ISO 42001 required by law in the UAE?

Not today, but it is fast becoming an expectation in tenders and partnerships. Certifying now is a positioning decision, not only a compliance one.

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See where you stand against ISO/IEC 42001.

A 45-minute briefing with the clause map on the table.

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