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Value of promoting scientific research, innovation in cybersecurity emphasised
The Peninsula
Doha, Qatar: Qatar hosted the third meeting of the Executive Committee for Cyber Security in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries yesterday in the p...
Doha, Qatar: Qatar hosted the third meeting of the Executive Committee for Cyber Security in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries yesterday in the presence of ministry representatives, deputies of authorities and relevant cybersecurity entities from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
In his opening speech at the event, Abdullah bin Jassim Al Sayed, the adviser to the President of the National Cyber Security Agency, underscored the vital importance of fostering international cooperation and partnerships. He highlighted the Gulf Cyber Security Strategy’s significance and commended the diligent efforts of the technical committees operating under the Executive Committee for Cyber Security.
Al Sayed emphasised the need for sustained work and intensified efforts to realise shared objectives among the region’s countries. He emphasised the value of promoting scientific research and innovation in cybersecurity by nurturing talents and facilitating their growth.
Maher bin Abdullah Al Saleh, Director of Communications and E-Government Department at the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council, expressed his gratitude to the State of Qatar for the gracious hosting and warm reception for the third Executive Committee meeting.
He also acknowledged Qatar’s unwavering support for the march of the Gulf Cooperation Council across various domains, and emphasised the significance of the agenda topics, and commended the collective efforts of the Gulf countries.