Gulf Cybersecurity Forum 2025 Concludes

Gulf Cybersecurity Forum 2025

The Gulf Cybersecurity Forum 2025 concluded in Doha after two days of extensive discussions and participation from cybersecurity experts, university faculty members, students, and enthusiasts across GCC.

The forum provided a platform for exchanging expertise and exploring the latest developments in educational cybersecurity, featuring presentations and academic papers from experts in the region.

On its second day, a panel discussion titled "Cyber Legislation" brought together experts and academics from GCC to discuss recent legal developments and strategies to strengthen data and information protection frameworks.

Participants also presented research papers on advanced cybersecurity topics, showcasing innovation and depth in the field.

The event concluded with a dialogue session chaired by HE Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi, and attended by heads of delegations from GCC countries. The session focused on the future of cybersecurity and strategies for enhancing regional cooperation to achieve shared strategic objectives.

The forum also included training workshops tailored for university students, culminating in a cybersecurity simulation competition that highlighted the exceptional talent and competitiveness of teams from across the GCC.

The first-place team included Abdullah Khalid Al Nuaimi (UAE), Zain Ismail (Bahrain), Sami Hazzazi (Saudi Arabia), Al Zahraa Hamad (Oman), Abdullah Al Dosari (Qatar), and Issa Al Ayyoub (Kuwait).

The second-place team featured Hamed Marwan Al Ajmani (UAE), Hayat Al Nuaimi (Bahrain), Omar Al Khowaiter (Saudi Arabia), Reem Khalid Al Sanani (Oman), Mohammed Al Naama (Qatar), and Mariam Al Mutairi (Kuwait).

The third-place team included Abdullah Al Asmawi (UAE), Alaa Munther (Bahrain), Lama Al Shaheel (Saudi Arabia), Nasri Hammoud Al Tamimiya (Oman), Hessa Ibrahim Al Kuwari (Qatar), and Ali Al Jedi (Kuwait).

Awards were also presented for the research poster competition, recognizing outstanding contributions by Nada Nasser Badr Nasser (UAE), Mohammed Ibrahim Sharif (Bahrain), Hayat Al Zahrani (Saudi Arabia), Noah Al Qasmi (Oman), Ali Issa Al Muhaizaa (Qatar), and Abdullah Al Makhyal (Kuwait).

Participants praised the forum's organization and highlighted the importance of fostering collaboration among GCC countries to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities, develop training and educational environments, and equip future generations to address growing digital challenges, ensuring a secure and resilient future for the region.

(QNA)