The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) ministerial committee for cybersecurity convened in Kuwait, bringing together national cybersecurity leaders from all member states to advance regional digital security efforts.
The meeting centered on enhancing cooperation to safeguard the Gulf’s digital infrastructure. Officials discussed joint action plans, new mechanisms for information sharing, and collective initiatives to secure critical online services against growing cyber risks.
Delegates reviewed progress on previously adopted measures and assessed ongoing efforts to counter rising cyber threats. They also examined strategies to bolster critical infrastructure resilience and expand training programs aimed at building advanced regional expertise in cybersecurity.
The committee further mapped out future strategies to ensure a coordinated GCC-wide response to emerging challenges in the digital domain. Officials stressed that the session represented a significant step toward deeper Gulf collaboration in protecting shared digital assets and ensuring the stability and safety of the region’s online space.
