Amjad Saleh, Author at American Eagle News

UAE to issue 3 new policies to boost cybersecurity by end of 2024: Cybersecurity Council Chairman

Amjad Saleh — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 09:39:57 +0000

ABU DHABI, 27th July, 2024 (WAM) — Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al-Kuwaiti, Chairman of the UAE Cybersecurity Council, has confirmed that the council is currently working on developing three new policies to be issued by the end of 2024 to support the country’s cybersecurity system. These policies aim to enhance the UAE’s position as a global hub for advanced technology and artificial intelligence (AI).

In a statement to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), the Chairman of the UAE Cybersecurity Council said that the new policies being developed include “cloud computing and data security”, “Internet of Things security”, and “cybersecurity operations centres”. He noted that the executive regulations for the “encryption” law, which sets the main standards for securing data transmission in line with quantum systems, are expected to be issued before the end of 2024.

He added that the UAE possesses the capabilities and resources to become a global data hub, which powers its drive to enact laws and policies that help regulate this strategic sector and forge regional and international partnerships with the public and private sectors.

Dr. Al-Kuwaiti said that the UAE serves as an inspiring model for many countries worldwide aiming to develop their cybersecurity systems, particularly in the…

WEF convenes Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development in Riyadh

Amjad Saleh — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 05:40:45 +0000

RIYADH, 28th April, 2024 (WAM) — With geopolitical upheavals and complex economic challenges destabilising a fractured world, the World Economic Forum (WEF) Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development is hosting 1,000 global leaders from 92 countries on 28th-29th April, to support global dialogue and find actionable, collaborative and sustainable solutions to shared global challenges.

Building on the inaugural Growth Summit, held in Switzerland last year, the meeting will promote forward-thinking approaches to interconnected crises, while remaining realistic about shorter-term trade-offs. It will work to bridge the growing North-South divide on issues, including emerging economic policies, the energy transition and geopolitical shocks.

“With geopolitical tensions and socio-economic disparities deepening divides globally, international collaboration and purposeful dialogue has never been more urgent,” said Børge Brende, President of WEF. “The Special Meeting 2024 provides an opportunity for leaders from across sectors and geographies to turn ideas into action and unlock scalable solutions to the many interconnected challenges we face.”

“At this global inflection point, revitalising international collaboration has never been more…