Qatar on Monday hosted the third meeting of the Executive Committee for Cyber Security in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in the presence of Ministry representatives, deputies of authorities, and relevant cybersecurity entities from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

In his opening speech, Abdullah bin Jassim Al Sayed, Advisor to the President of the National Cyber Security Agency, underscored the importance of fostering international cooperation and partnerships.

He highlighted the Gulf Cyber Security Strategy’s significance and commended the diligent efforts of the technical committees operating under the Executive Committee for Cyber Security, Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported.

Sayed also stressed the need for sustained work and intensified efforts to realise shared objectives among the region’s countries.

He emphasised the value of promoting scientific research and innovation in cybersecurity by nurturing talents and facilitating their growth.

He further noted the need to intensify efforts during the coming periods to achieve the common goals between the countries of the region within the framework of the strategy, and urged the encouragement and development of scientific research and innovation in the field of cybersecurity.

The Director of the Telecommunications and E-Government Department at the GCC General Secretariat, Maher bin Abdullah al-Saleh, praised the efforts of Qatar and the interest and continuous support it gives to the progress of the Cooperation Council in various fields.

Discussed topics on the agenda included the Gulf Cybersecurity Strategy, the first Gulf Cybersecurity Hackathon, and the Gulf Cyber Exercises scheduled to be held in Doha in November.

The meeting also discussed the agenda of the next GCC Cybersecurity Ministerial Committee meeting due in Doha in October.