H.E praised the Council’s role in countering digital threats Al Kuwaiti, Receives H.E. Sheikh Abdullah Al Hamed During his visit to the Cybersecurity Council

H.E. Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity for the UAE Government, received today (Wednesday) His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Head of the National Media Office, during his official visit to the Cybersecurity Council. The visit aimed to review the Council’s activities and its efforts in protecting the nation’s digital infrastructure and strengthening the cybersecurity ecosystem. It also comes within the framework of ongoing and fruitful cooperation between the Cybersecurity Council and various national entities and institutions to explore effective ways of protecting society from digital threats.

At the beginning of the visit, H.E. Dr. Mohammed Al Kuwaiti expressed his great pleasure in welcoming H.E. Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed to the Cybersecurity Council. During the visit, H.E. Sheikh Abdullah briefed on the Council’s recent achievements and initiatives to safeguard the UAE’s cyberspace and digital infrastructure. He also presented with an overview of the Council’s key projects and programs aimed at enhancing digital trust and combating cyber-attacks.

Al Hamed emphasised that the UAE’s rapid progress in the field of cybersecurity reflects the insightful vision of the nation’s wise leadership, which has made building a secure and advanced digital society a national priority founded on innovation, knowledge, and institutional integration.

He commended the outstanding efforts of the UAE Government Cybersecurity Council, led by Dr. Mohamed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, in establishing an advanced digital system that safeguards national achievements and aligns with the UAE’s future directions in artificial intelligence and secure digital transformation.

Al Hamed highlighted that national media plays a key role in supporting cybersecurity efforts by raising public awareness, promoting a culture of safe technology use, and reinforcing the concept of digital responsibility in protecting the nation’s achievements.

He noted that media and cybersecurity are two complementary pillars in building a conscious and digitally resilient society that aligns with the UAE’s vision of shaping a safe and sustainable future for coming generations

For his part, H.E. Dr. Al Kuwaiti emphasized the importance of close cooperation between all government entities to ensure preparedness and readiness against potential cyber threats and to enhance national cyber resilience, Dr. Al Kuwaiti also highlighted the Council’s continuous efforts in developing educational and awareness programs targeting institutions and individuals to foster a safe and sustainable digital environment.

Dr. Al Kuwaiti stressed the significance of integrating technical expertise across all sectors, particularly within leading media organizations, to confront transnational cyber challenges. He pointed out that malicious actors are increasingly exploiting artificial intelligence and advanced technologies to target various segments of society, especially youth, while promoting harmful behaviors with digital tools, AI, and deepfake technologies to spread misinformation, manipulate public opinion, and create unwarranted crises.

At the conclusion of the visit, both H.E. Dr. Mohammed Al Kuwaiti and H.E. Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed reaffirmed the importance of continued collaboration between the Cybersecurity Council, and the National Media Office. They emphasized the shared commitment to building a safe and prosperous digital environment, enhancing digital awareness, and unifying federal and local efforts to address cyber and emerging threats across both the security and media sectors, thereby reinforcing societal security and protecting individuals across the nation.