What happened?
Students from Khalifa University have developed Barmous Compliance, an AI-powered cybersecurity compliance platform designed to automate compliance tasks for organisations.
Who is affected?
Businesses, government entities, startups and organisations across the UAE that must comply with cybersecurity regulations and standards.
Why does it matter?
The platform could significantly reduce the time and effort needed to manage cybersecurity compliance while supporting the UAE’s growing digital economy and cybersecurity ambitions.
Khalifa University students have launched Barmous Compliance, an AI-powered platform designed to simplify cybersecurity compliance for organisations across the UAE. The startup, founded in 2025, is preparing to begin pilot projects with early partners after joining the UAE’s CyberE71 startup ecosystem. By automating compliance tasks that are often handled manually through spreadsheets and emails, the platform aims to help businesses save time, improve accuracy and stay aligned with cybersecurity requirements.
Why was Barmous Compliance created?
The idea behind Barmous Compliance came from founder and CEO Zayed Alnuaimi, who identified a common challenge while completing a Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) internship at First Abu Dhabi Bank.
During the internship, he observed that many organisations were still relying on manual processes to manage cybersecurity compliance. Tracking evidence, conducting assessments and preparing reports often required significant time and resources.
To solve this problem, Alnuaimi teamed up with co-founders Zayed Muhammad and Nasser Alzaabi to develop an automated platform that simplifies the entire compliance journey.
According to the company, the platform guides organisations through compliance assessments, organises supporting evidence, identifies missing requirements and generates reports automatically.
Future versions are also expected to integrate with platforms such as Microsoft 365, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Workspace, helping organisations collect compliance evidence more efficiently.
How does the AI-powered platform work?
Barmous Compliance has been designed to reduce repetitive administrative work while giving organisations a clearer view of their cybersecurity readiness.
Some of its key features include:
- Guided cybersecurity compliance assessments
- AI-assisted evidence management
- Automated compliance reporting
- Dashboards that track compliance progress
- Gap identification and remediation guidance
- Planned integrations with cloud platforms and workplace tools
The platform initially focuses on supporting the UAE Information Assurance (IA) Standards Version 2.0, which form an important cybersecurity framework for many government entities and regulated organisations.
The company also plans to expand support for internationally recognised standards such as ISO 27001 and SOC 2, allowing organisations to manage multiple compliance frameworks from a single platform.
How does this support the UAE’s cybersecurity ambitions?
The UAE has invested heavily in strengthening its cybersecurity ecosystem as digital services continue to expand across both the public and private sectors.
Government initiatives such as the UAE Cyber Security Strategy, along with programmes led by the UAE Cyber Security Council, encourage organisations to strengthen cyber resilience while supporting innovation through local startups.
Barmous Compliance is one of several emerging Emirati technology companies benefiting from this ecosystem.
The startup has been accepted into CyberE71, a cybersecurity startup platform backed by the UAE Cyber Security Council that supports promising cybersecurity companies through mentorship, investment opportunities and business development.
It has also joined the Khalifa University Entrepreneurship Centre (KUEC) IdeaLab, which helps university innovators transform research and ideas into commercial businesses.
In addition, Barmous Compliance has participated in the AWS and Cybersecurity Technology Innovation Bureau (CTIB) Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator, providing further support as it prepares to scale.
Who is behind the startup?
The founding team combines expertise in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and software development.
The startup was founded by:
- Zayed Alnuaimi – Chief Executive Officer
- Zayed Muhammad – Chief Operating Officer
- Nasser Alzaabi – Chief Technology Officer
The wider team also includes Hamza Tahayneh, Hadher Alameemi, Faisal Alzarooni and Mohamad Aldayeh, bringing together technical knowledge across cybersecurity, AI and computer science.
Since launching, the startup has also received recognition through student innovation programmes, including participation in the Sandooq Al Watan Student Pitch Competition.
How the platform could transform compliance management?
Cybersecurity compliance has become increasingly important as organisations handle larger volumes of digital data and adopt cloud-based technologies.
For many businesses, compliance can be expensive and time-consuming, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises with limited cybersecurity resources.
Automation platforms such as Barmous Compliance could help organisations:
- Reduce manual compliance work
- Improve documentation accuracy
- Identify compliance gaps earlier
- Prepare more efficiently for audits
- Save operational time and resources
As more companies digitise their operations, demand for automated compliance solutions is expected to grow alongside stricter cybersecurity requirements.
Why It Matters?
For UAE organisations, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT responsibility—it’s a business priority.
Barmous Compliance offers a locally developed solution tailored to UAE cybersecurity requirements while reducing the administrative burden associated with compliance.
Who benefits?
- Government entities
- Private businesses
- Startups
- Compliance and IT teams
- Organisations preparing for cybersecurity audits
What changes?
Businesses can move away from spreadsheet-based compliance processes towards more automated workflows.
What’s next?
The company will begin pilot projects with early partners before expanding support to additional international cybersecurity standards and integrations.
FAQs
What is Barmous Compliance?
Barmous Compliance is a UAE startup that uses AI and automation to simplify cybersecurity compliance management for organisations.
Who founded the startup?
The company was founded by Khalifa University students led by CEO Zayed Alnuaimi alongside co-founders Zayed Muhammad and Nasser Alzaabi.
Which cybersecurity standards does it support?
The platform currently focuses on UAE Information Assurance (IA) requirements, with plans to support ISO 27001 and SOC 2.
What is CyberE71?
CyberE71 is a UAE cybersecurity startup ecosystem backed by the UAE Cyber Security Council that supports innovative cybersecurity companies.
When will Barmous Compliance launch?
The startup is preparing to begin pilot projects with selected early partners before expanding further.
Barmous Compliance highlights how university-led innovation is helping address real business challenges in the UAE. By combining artificial intelligence with cybersecurity expertise, the Abu Dhabi startup aims to make compliance simpler, faster and more efficient for organisations navigating an increasingly digital landscape. As pilot projects begin, the company could play a growing role in supporting the UAE’s wider cybersecurity and innovation goals.
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