Kuwait Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Arab Security Cooperation to Combat Cybercrime
Kuwait emphasized its dedication to developing its security framework and combating cybercrime through cooperation with Arab states at a conference in Tunis.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Tunis, October 21 (KUNA) -- Kuwait reaffirmed today its commitment to developing its security framework in combating cybercrime and enhancing cooperation, information exchange, and expertise sharing with Arab countries to address security challenges arising from the rapid evolution of criminal methods, particularly cross-border cybercrimes. This was stated by Colonel Hamad Al-Humoud, Assistant Director of the Cybercrime Combating Department at Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior and head of the Kuwaiti delegation participating in the Third Conference of Officials Responsible for Combating Information Technology Crimes in Arab Interior Ministries, in an interview with the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA).
Colonel Al-Humoud added that the General Department of Criminal Investigation, represented by the Cybercrime Combating Department, possesses specialized and trained human resources equipped with the latest methods of electronic investigation, evidence collection and analysis, and handling various types of cybercrimes. This is achieved through continuous training, enhancing the capabilities of specialized security teams, and developing their technical skills in proactive monitoring and detecting emerging criminal patterns and methods.
He noted that the Cybercrime Combating Department is working to develop security monitoring and analysis mechanisms and leverage artificial intelligence technologies for early detection of criminal indicators. Additionally, it has established joint virtual rooms with relevant commercial companies and government entities to enhance coordination, information exchange, proactive monitoring of cybercriminal activities, analysis of fraud indicators, and implementation of preventive measures to reduce their occurrence.
He emphasized that Kuwait pays special attention to combating online fraud and scamming through coordination with government agencies, financial institutions, and telecommunications companies, strengthening security, technical, regulatory, and legislative measures to address emerging fraud methods and protect society.
In this context, he highlighted a presentation by First Lieutenant Engineer Sultan Al-Anzi from the Cybercrime Combating Department, which outlined Kuwait’s efforts in combating online fraud and scamming in 2026. These efforts included registering 493 cases of online fraud and scamming, suspending services for 1,090 phone numbers used in fraudulent operations, blocking 790 fraudulent websites, recovering more than 300 electronic accounts, and providing technical assistance.
Al-Humoud highlighted that Kuwait’s participation focused on prominent criminal methods, including impersonation of official entities, direct financial fraud, and investment and commercial fraud, alongside new security initiatives. These include establishing joint virtual rooms with relevant commercial companies and government entities, developing a unified platform for reporting phone fraud, and enhancing proactive monitoring capabilities using artificial intelligence technologies. The participation also showcased regulatory and legislative initiatives related to the anticipated Digital Commerce Law, combating bank fraud, and phone billing fraud.
Colonel Al-Humoud concluded his statement by stressing that combating cross-border cybercrimes requires integrating Arab security efforts, enhancing the exchange of information and technical expertise, developing human and technical capacities, and transitioning from traditional counter-criminal methods to proactive security systems capable of early detection of criminal activities and taking necessary measures to prevent crimes and mitigate their impact, thereby contributing to strengthening cybersecurity and protecting Arab societies.
The conference, held over two days at the headquarters of the Arab Ministers of Interior Affairs Secretariat in Tunis, is examining several key topics, including the development of a model organizational structure for agencies specializing in combating information technology crimes, the deployment of artificial intelligence technologies in fighting electronic financial fraud, as well as reviewing emerging criminal methods and cases identified by member states, alongside exchanging security experiences and expertise to enhance the capacities of relevant agencies. Representing the State of Kuwait at the conference, alongside Colonel Hamad Al-Humoud, are Major Abbar Bahbahani from the General Directorate of International Relations and First Lieutenant Engineer Sultan Al-Anzi from the Cybercrime Combating Department. (End) S.B.M./A.M.S.
