KHALEEJ TIMES, Tuesday, Apr 6, 2021 | Shaaban 23, 1442
Dubai, UAE have achieved top global rankings in cyber security
Emirates:
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai,
said the astute guidance of the nation’s leadership has enabled Dubai and
the UAE to achieve top rankings in global security and safety, including in
the vital area of cyber security.
As part of a comprehensive smart transformation, the nation has not only
developed high levels of preparedness to face any kind of challenges and threats
arising from digitisation, but also enhanced its readiness to embrace new
opportunities, the Crown Prince said.
“In line with its smart transformation agenda, Dubai has always been at the
forefront of advancing technological innovation in the areas of safety and
security. The emirate is strongly focused on developing comprehensive solutions
for strengthening its digital and IT infrastructure security,” he said.
Sheikh Hamdan’s remarks came as he inaugurated the eigth edition of Cybertech
Global, a leading international exhibition and conference for the cyber
industry, being held for the first time in Dubai. The three-day event is being
hosted by the Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC).
“The launch of the Dubai Cyber Security Strategy by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed
bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of
Dubai, was a major step in strengthening the emirate’s cyber defences,” Sheikh
Hamdan said.
“At a time when the global community is facing growing cybersecurity threats,
this industry event in Dubai provides an ideal platform to share knowledge and
expertise on safeguarding the world’s digital assets. Increased collaboration
between major industry players is critical to develop practical solutions to
counter cyber challenges and threats,” he said.
Sheikh Hamdan was accompanied during his tour of the event by Omar bin Sultan Al
Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote
Work Applications; Hamad Al Mansouri, Head of the Digital Government of the UAE
Government and Board Member of DESC; Dr Mohamed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Head of
Cybersecurity for the UAE Government; Talal Humaid Belhoul, Chairman of DESC,
and Yousef Hamed Al Shaibani, Director-General of the DESC.
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