Head of Bahraini Cybersecurity: Unifying Gulf positions strengthens the response to rapidly evolving technological challenges

Manama, August 27 (KUNA) -- Sheikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Chief Executive Officer of the Bahraini National Cybersecurity Agency, emphasized that the current phase requires unifying Gulf positions and stances on various cybersecurity issues, thereby supporting the development of policies and frameworks governing joint operations and reinforcing Gulf integration in the face of rapidly evolving technical challenges.

This statement was made by Sheikh Salman Al Khalifa during his address at the opening of the fifth meeting of the Ministerial Committee for Cybersecurity of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC), held in Manama today, Thursday. The meeting was attended by GCC Secretary-General Jassem Al Budaiwi, ministers, and representatives of relevant cybersecurity authorities from GCC member states.

He affirmed that the meetings of the GCC Ministerial Committee for Cybersecurity serve as a high-level platform to enhance Gulf integration in the field of cybersecurity and to harmonize strategic visions and orientations, thereby supporting the coordination of joint efforts on priority issues.

He noted that these meetings contribute to formulating joint Gulf initiatives and policies and strengthening the cyber readiness of GCC states, which in turn helps build a secure, integrated, and capable Gulf system able to confront cyber challenges and threats with efficiency and competence, in line with the aspirations of GCC states and their peoples.

During the meeting, several agenda items of common interest were discussed, and updates on joint Gulf initiatives and programs aimed at enhancing cybersecurity across the GCC were reviewed.

Additionally, ways to develop coordination and cooperation mechanisms were explored to support Gulf aspirations toward building a secure and trustworthy cyberspace that safeguards common interests and supports sustainable development pathways in GCC states.

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