The Gulf News Cybersecurity Forum 2025 opened on November 18, drawing renewed attention to the rapid rise of digital threats across the Gulf region. Held in the UAE, the forum brings together government cybersecurity chiefs, AI researchers, and leading regional business executives to assess how artificial intelligence is transforming cyber-defense and threat-response capabilities.
Organizers say the event features dozens of expert speakers and has attracted hundreds of cybersecurity professionals from across the GCC. Discussions focus heavily on the integration of AI into incident detection, governance frameworks, and automated real-time monitoring—tools that are increasingly vital as hostile actors employ more advanced techniques.
The forum comes at a critical time. As Gulf economies accelerate digital adoption in sectors such as finance, energy, and government services, vulnerabilities are expanding just as quickly. Analysts warn that cyber resilience can no longer be treated as a secondary priority. For companies, institutions, and individual professionals, strengthening digital defenses now means protecting both economic stability and personal data in an environment of rapidly evolving threats.
