Executive Office of Arab Ministers of Cybersecurity Council Discusses Implementation of Cybersecurity Strategy

Riyadh, November 4 (KUNA) -- The Executive Office of the Arab Ministers of Cybersecurity Council discussed today, Wednesday, the follow-up to the implementation of the Arab Cybersecurity Strategy and preparations for the third ordinary session of the Council, scheduled for late November in the Qatari capital, Doha. This was stated in a statement issued by the Council’s General Secretariat regarding the fourth ordinary meeting of the Executive Office, attended by representatives of the member states of the Office and the Council’s Secretary-General, Ibrahim Al-Faraj. The statement noted that the meeting discussed several items on its agenda, including approving the launch of several initiatives under the Arab Cybersecurity Strategy, as well as the Arab Capacity Building and Awareness Program in Cybersecurity. It added that the discussed topics also included developing guidelines that contribute to enhancing cybersecurity at the national level of member states. The statement clarified that the Arab Ministers of Cybersecurity Council comprises Arab ministers responsible for cybersecurity, and its statute was adopted by a decision of the Arab League Summit-level Council, operating under the umbrella of the Arab League. It pointed out that the Council’s mandate includes formulating public policies and setting strategies and priorities aimed at developing joint Arab efforts in cybersecurity, as well as reviewing all cybersecurity issues and developments at security, economic, developmental, and legislative levels. (End) K.N.S./S.A.M.