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Saudi Gazette
4 days ago
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Task force discusses objectives of Arab cybersecurity strategy
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — A specialized team tasked with preparing the Arab Cybersecurity Strategy met in Riyadh on Thursday to discuss the strategic objectives proposed by the Council of Arab Cybersecurity Ministers. During the meeting chaired by Saudi Arabia, five major elements of the Council's proposal were discussed. They include enhancing cooperation in the field of cybersecurity, strengthening Arab cyber resilience in the face of cyber-attacks, working to build human capacity and develop the cyber industry, and harmonizing cyber legislation and frameworks among the member states. The Arab Cybersecurity Strategy aims to achieve the Council's objectives set forth in its bylaws, approved by the Council of the League of Arab States at the summit level, which include a secure and reliable Arab cyberspace that promotes growth and prosperity for all member states. In addition to developing and strengthening cooperation and coordination among Arab countries in all aspects related to cybersecurity issues, the Council wiil strive to protect the interests of the League's member states in international organizations related to cybersecurity by unifying the Arab position. Representatives of cybersecurity agencies in Arab countries, the General Secretariat of the Council of Arab Cybersecurity Ministers, and the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States also participated in the meeting. The Council of Arab Cybersecurity Ministers comprises Arab ministers concerned with cybersecurity. Its bylaws were adopted pursuant to a decision by the Council of the League of Arab States at the summit level. It operates under the umbrella of the Council of the League of Arab States, formulating general policies and developing strategies for joint Arab action. The Arab Ministerial Committee for Cybersecurity held its first meeting last December, attended by officials concerned with cybersecurity from Arab League member states, along with Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit. The meeting discussed the preparation of the Arab Cybersecurity Strategy, the holding of joint cyber exercises, and a set of working papers submitted by member states of the League of Arab States, with the aim of enhancing cooperation in the field of cybersecurity at the Arab level.
Iraqi News
7 days ago
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Arab Cybersecurity Governance and Policy Committee Discusses a Number of Regional Initiatives
INA- SOURCES The Arab Cybersecurity Governance and Policy Committee, operating under the Council of Arab Cybersecurity Ministers, convened today, Tuesday, to discuss a number of regional initiatives. In a statement followed by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), the committee announced that it had held its meeting under the chairmanship of the United Arab Emirates, with the participation of representatives from relevant cybersecurity agencies across Arab states, the General Secretariat of the Council of Arab Cybersecurity Ministers, and the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States. The meeting addressed a number of initiatives proposed by member states for the first regular session of the Council. The committee reviewed the proposed Cybersecurity Terminology Glossary initiative, the committee's upcoming work plan, and the Policies and Governance Program, which includes a set of cybersecurity policies, frameworks, and standards designed to confront emerging cyber threats across the Arab region. It was further noted that the Governance and Cybersecurity Policy Committee, established pursuant to a resolution of the Council of Arab Cybersecurity Ministers during its first regular session held in Riyadh in 2024, is responsible for proposing unified Arab policies, legislation, regulations, systems, and standards related to cybersecurity. The committee also undertakes the preparation of studies, research, strategies, initiatives, and projects, as well as the review of international cybersecurity policy developments that may impact regulatory frameworks in Arab countries. It is worth noting that the Council of Arab Cybersecurity Ministers consists of the Arab ministers responsible for cybersecurity. Its charter was ratified by a resolution of the Council of the League of Arab States at the summit level. Operating under the umbrella of the League, the Council is tasked with formulating public policies, setting strategies and priorities for advancing joint Arab efforts in the field of cybersecurity, and addressing cybersecurity issues and developments across the security, economic, developmental, and legislative domains. It also approves joint Arab action plans to implement the Council's adopted policies and strategies.
