The UAE’s digital transformation spans multiple sectors—including health, energy, education, and aviation—intensifying the need for a sophisticated cybersecurity system to shield cyberspace from potential threats.
Dr Mohammed Hamad Al-Kuwaiti, Chairman of the UAE Cybersecurity Council, announced the development of three new cybersecurity policies to be issued by the end of 2024. These policies aim to bolster the nation’s standing as a global hub for advanced technology and artificial intelligence (AI).
In a recent interview, Dr Al-Kuwaiti outlined the upcoming policies, “cloud computing and data security,” “Internet of Things security,” and “cybersecurity operations centres.” Additionally, he mentioned that the executive regulations for the “encryption” law, which will establish key standards for data transmission security in line with quantum systems, are expected to be finalised before the end of the year.
Al-Kuwaiti emphasised the UAE’s potential to become a global data hub, attributing this to the country’s robust capabilities and resources. He highlighted the UAE’s commitment to enacting laws and policies that regulate this strategic sector and foster regional and international partnerships across public and private sectors.
He noted that the UAE serves as a model for other nations striving to enhance their cybersecurity frameworks, especially within the data sector, amid rapid advancements in technology and AI.
Al-Kuwaiti pointed out that the UAE’s digital transformation spans multiple sectors—including health, energy, education, and aviation—intensifying the need for a sophisticated cybersecurity system to shield cyberspace from potential threats.
He underscored the significance of protecting institutions from cyber threats that could result in data breaches, identity theft, intellectual property violations, and compromises of critical infrastructure.
He highlighted the UAE’s resilience against malicious cyberattacks targeting strategic sectors, particularly financial services. These attacks, he said, aim to undermine national security or extract financial information for illicit purposes.
Al-Kuwaiti affirmed that the UAE’s cybersecurity infrastructure remains robust. It continuously repels and neutralises such threats, identifies perpetrators, and adheres to the highest international standards in dealing with cyber criminals.
