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Khaleej Times
20-05-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
UAE works 'day and night' to fight off 200,000 daily cyberattacks: Top official
The UAE faces an average of 200,000 cyberattacks each day, but the country's cybersecurity agencies work around the clock to defend against these threats. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, the UAE government's head of cyber security, said attacker are targeting smart cities, which simply refers to cities that use digital technologies in its services, and exploiting vulnerabilities to take down important infrastructures, which he said, 'impacts [the UAE]'s economy, stability, and national security." A cyberattack is a malicious attempt by a hacker to take control of computer systems without authorisation. In a national context, cyberattacks can harm different sectors such as healthcare, energy, electricity, aviation, etc. Al Kuwaiti said that the UAE 'conducts many of those trainings in order to do cyberattack drills to leverage and enhance security.' With the advent of AI, Al Kuwaiti said, cyberattacks are now becoming more complex and harder to detect. 'As we use AI for protection, others use AI for attack,' he said. 'Our policing entities work day and night to ensure all of those are responded to.' Cyber security awareness 'Phishing is still one of the major types of attacks, as a matter of fact, that starts from the weakest link, which is the human. And that social engineering will always be the number one type of deception that we see across many of these, Al Kuwaiti said. 'However, it costs us so much. And this is why we always leverage the cybersecurity culture and the awareness, and work together with everybody in order to spread that awareness.' He added, 'The human factor is the number one priority, where we need to enhance their capabilities, their abilities, as well as re-skilling and up-skilling in many of those aspects, be it the technical people or be it the younger generation.' In February of this year, the UAE cabinet officially approved the National Cybersecurity Strategy, a five-year plan that the country aims to create a safe and strong cyber infrastructure. The strategy is built around five main pillars which are designed to ensure the safe and rapid adoption of innovations while ensuring a secure, resilient, and robust digital environment.
TECHx
19-05-2025
- Business
- TECHx
UAE Unveils First National Drone Cybersecurity Guidelines
Home » Latest news » UAE Unveils First National Drone Cybersecurity Guidelines The UAE Cybersecurity Council (CSC) has announced the development of the country's first national Drone Cybersecurity Guidelines. This initiative is a strategic collaboration with Reach Digital, a subsidiary of Reach Group, and Shieldworkz, a firm specializing in OT/IoT and drone protection technologies. According to the CSC, the guidelines mark a significant step toward securing the nation's expanding UAV ecosystem. The announcement supports the UAE's long-term vision to enhance resilience against cyber threats and drive safe digital transformation. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of the UAE Cybersecurity Council, revealed that the new framework will strengthen drone operations across government, commercial, and industrial sectors. He noted that these guidelines are designed to ensure security, resilience, and alignment with global best practices. 'With increasing UAV deployment across sectors, from agriculture and environmental monitoring to logistics—cybersecurity risks must be proactively addressed,' Dr. Al Kuwaiti stated. 'This is essential to protect national airspace, infrastructure, and data integrity.' Reach Group is playing a key role in this effort. Malik Melhem, CEO of Reach Group, reported, 'This collaboration reflects our unwavering commitment to advancing the UAE's digital and cybersecurity infrastructure. We are proud to contribute to national readiness by aligning with CSC and delivering practical, scalable cybersecurity solutions for the drone sector.' Additionally, Mohammad Khaled, Vice President of Growth and Business Transformation at Reach Group, emphasized the strategic value of the partnership. 'By developing these guidelines with CSC and our partners at Shieldworkz, we are reinforcing the UAE's leadership in securing emerging technologies,' he said. He added that the initiative directly supports safe drone innovation while addressing the rising cybersecurity risks in national airspace and critical infrastructure. The announcement underscores the UAE's goal to become a global hub for innovation, cybersecurity, and technology development. Key points: Guidelines aim to secure drone operations in public and private sectors. Collaboration includes Reach Digital and Shieldworkz. Focus on resilience, best practices, and national airspace protection. This move positions drone security as a core component of the UAE's future digital strategy.
19-05-2025
- Business
UAE Cybersecurity Council Launches First National Drone Cybersecurity Guidelines
The UAE Cybersecurity Council has unveiled the country's first national Drone Cybersecurity Guidelines, marking a major step toward securing the nation's rapidly expanding unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) ecosystem. Developed in collaboration with Reach Digital, a subsidiary of Reach Group, and cybersecurity firm Shieldworkz, the guidelines aim to strengthen cybersecurity across drone operations in government, commercial, and industrial sectors. The initiative aligns with the UAE's vision to become a global technology and innovation leader while reinforcing national resilience against evolving cyber threats. 'These guidelines represent a vital milestone,' said Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of UAE Cybersecurity. 'With increasing UAV deployment across agriculture, logistics, and environmental monitoring, it's essential to proactively address risks to airspace, infrastructure, and data integrity.' The move is part of a broader strategy to support secure digital transformation and ensure the country's readiness in the face of emerging technological threats. It also reflects the UAE's commitment to aligning its cybersecurity frameworks with international standards and best practices. Malik Melhem, CEO of Reach Group, emphasized the importance of collaboration in driving practical and scalable solutions. 'This initiative underscores our dedication to advancing the UAE's digital infrastructure and national security,' he said. Mohammad Khaled, Vice President at Reach Group, added that the effort reinforces the UAE's leadership in securing emerging technologies while enabling safe drone innovation. The guidelines are expected to provide a robust framework for UAV cybersecurity, supporting the safe integration of drones into national operations and protecting the country's critical digital infrastructure. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Gulf Today
18-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
CSC develops Drone Cybersecurity Guidelines
The UAE Cybersecurity Council (CSC) announced the development of the UAE's first national Drone Cybersecurity Guidelines, in strategic collaboration with Reach Digital, a subsidiary of Reach Group that specialises in digital transformation and cybersecurity innovation, and Shieldworkz, a cybersecurity firm specialised in OT/IoT and drone protection technologies. This announcement considers a tangible outcome of the UAE's future-oriented vision, which aims to strengthen the nation's resilience against cyber threats, support secure digital transformation, and position the UAE as a global hub for innovation and technology. Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of the UAE Cybersecurity, said, 'These guidelines represent a vital milestone in enhancing the nation's UAV ecosystem, ensuring that drone operations across government, commercial, and industrial sectors are resilient, secure, and aligned with global best practices. 'With increasing UAV deployment across sectors from agriculture, environmental monitoring to logistics cybersecurity risks must be proactively addressed to protect airspace, infrastructure, and data integrity.' Malik Melhem, CEO of Reach Group, stated, 'This collaboration reflects our unwavering commitment to advancing the UAE's digital and cybersecurity infrastructure. We are proud to contribute to national readiness by aligning with CSC and delivering practical, scalable cybersecurity solutions for the drone sector.' Mohammad Khaled, Vice President of Growth and Business Transformation at Reach Group, said, 'By developing these guidelines with CSC and our partners at Shieldworkz, we are reinforcing the UAE's leadership in securing emerging technologies. This initiative supports safe drone innovation while addressing growing cybersecurity risks across national airspace and infrastructure.' Recently, the CSC announced the launch of nation's Cybersecurity Awards & Recognition Programme, a pioneering initiative set to establish new benchmarks for recognising achievements in digital security. This first-of-its-kind programme, scheduled for launch in the coming months, will create a competitive platform for organisations, enterprises, and innovators to showcase their contributions to cybersecurity advancement. The nation's first-ever Cybersecurity Excellence Awards, designed to foster competition among organisations, enterprises, and innovative individuals in the field of cybersecurity. WAM
Gulf Today
17-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
UAE develops its first national Drone Cybersecurity Guidelines
The UAE Cybersecurity Council (CSC) announced the development of the UAE's first national Drone Cybersecurity Guidelines, in strategic collaboration with Reach Digital, a subsidiary of Reach Group and specialises in digital transformation and cybersecurity innovation, and Shieldworkz, a cybersecurity firm specialised in OT/IoT and drone protection technologies. This announcement considers a tangible outcome of the UAE's future-oriented vision, which aims to strengthen the nation's resilience against cyber threats, support secure digital transformation, and position the UAE as a global hub for innovation and technology. Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of the UAE Cybersecurity, said, "These guidelines represent a vital milestone in enhancing the nation's UAV ecosystem, ensuring that drone operations across government, commercial, and industrial sectors are resilient, secure, and aligned with global best practices. "With increasing UAV deployment across sectors from agriculture, environmental monitoring to logistics cybersecurity risks must be proactively addressed to protect airspace, infrastructure, and data integrity." Malik Melhem, CEO of Reach Group, stated, "This collaboration reflects our unwavering commitment to advancing the UAE's digital and cybersecurity infrastructure. We are proud to contribute to national readiness by aligning with CSC and delivering practical, scalable cybersecurity solutions for the drone sector." Mohammad Khaled, Vice President of Growth and Business Transformation at Reach Group, said, "By developing these guidelines with CSC and our partners at Shieldworkz, we are reinforcing the UAE's leadership in securing emerging technologies. This initiative supports safe drone innovation while addressing growing cybersecurity risks across national airspace and infrastructure.' WAM
