UAE joined the Arab Cybersecurity Ministers Council meeting in Riyadh, supporting regional cooperation on strategy and digital security threats.
RIYADH: The United Arab Emirates participated in the Second Ordinary Session of the Arab Cybersecurity Ministers Council, held in Riyadh, reaffirming its strong commitment to enhancing regional cybersecurity cooperation. The UAE was represented by Dr. Mohamed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity for the UAE Government, alongside ministers and senior officials from other Arab League nations.
During the session, the Council discussed key topics including the adoption of the Arab Cybersecurity Strategy, approval of the Council’s accession to the United Nations Convention on Cybercrime, and proposals to join leading international cybersecurity organisations. These discussions formed part of a broader initiative to strengthen cybersecurity collaboration across Arab states.
Member nations also presented working papers focused on joint initiatives to improve cyber defence readiness, foster knowledge sharing, and boost regional resilience to digital threats. A central theme was the urgent need to address growing cybersecurity risks, which now pose significant economic, social, and national security implications across the Arab world.
Dr. Al Kuwaiti said the UAE’s participation reflects its proactive role in regional and international cybersecurity engagement. “Cybersecurity is now integral to defence strategies that protect Arab societies and their resources,” he noted. “We are witnessing rapid transformations across technology, economy, and geopolitics — and this highlights the urgent need for robust cyber frameworks to secure the stability and prosperity of our region.”
The UAE continues to lead by example in developing advanced cybersecurity infrastructure, and its involvement in the Council contributes to shaping unified regional approaches to emerging threats.
