MUSCAT : This annual event, organised by the ITU-Arab Regional Cybersecurity Center, is a key strategic initiative aimed at enhancing cybersecurity capabilities in the region.

This year’s event will focus on “Cybersecurity as an Enabler for Digital Economy” and is expected to be the largest cybersecurity industry development gathering in the region.

It will feature a lineup of distinguished speakers and international experts, as well as cybersecurity companies showcasing a variety of solutions and technologies in the accompanying exhibition.

The leadership visionary opening session on ‘Oman Vision 2040 – enabling digital economy’, will present H.E. Dr. Munther Al Busaidi, Vice-Chairman of the Vision Implementation and Follow-Up Unit, H.E. Dr. Ali Al Shidhani, Undersecretary for Communications and Information Technology at the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, H.E. Tahir Al Amri Chief Executive Officer of Central Bank of Oman (CBO), and Eng. Badar Al Salehi D.G of Oman National CERT, Head of Regional Cybersecurity Center and Chair of OIC-CERT.

Established in 2013, the Regional Cybersecurity Week is a key strategic initiative of the ITU-Arab Regional Cybersecurity Center in Oman. It plays a crucial role in capacity building within the cybersecurity sector. The previous edition of the event received widespread acclaim, leading to five World Guinness Record Awards in 2023 for the largest global gathering, attracting over 1,600 participants from more than 70 countries, including Arab, Islamic, African, and Eastern European nations.

The objectives of the Regional Cybersecurity Week include:

• Enhancing the role of the Sultanate as a regional center in the field of cybersecurity.

• Attracting international experts and speakers to learn about countries’ experiences in the field of cybersecurity industry development.

• Identifying opportunities and strategic potentials in the field of cybersecurity industry development and innovation to enhance the digital economy at the regional and global levels.

• Highlight the procedures for assessing necessary measures to reduce risks in integrated systems. Highlight the most important developments in the field of cybersecurity and the threats to reduce risks in integrated systems especially governments and critical sector.

• Enhancing cooperation between local and international entities and organizations specialized in the field of cybersecurity.

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