Partnership will advance regional collaboration at the intersection of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital trust, and organizational resilience.
DUBAI – The Global Alliance for Artificial Intelligence (GAFAI) is pleased to announce its participation as an Official Supporting Partner of the MENA Cyber Security Series 2026, following the successful 4th Edition MENA Cyber Security Conference held on 23 June 2026 in Dubai.
The partnership will cover four flagship conferences across Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar:
- Riyadh: 8 September 2026 — Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace
- Dubai: 30 September 2026 — Millennium Airport Hotel
- Dammam: 13 October 2026
- Doha: 25 November 2026
The Riyadh conference will convene government authorities, critical-infrastructure operators, enterprise security leaders, regulators, and technology innovators. The Dubai MENA CISO Summit will focus on AI-driven threats, cyber governance, threat intelligence, identity security, resilient digital infrastructure, and AI-enabled cyber defence.
Through this collaboration, GAFAI will support knowledge exchange and engagement among cybersecurity executives, policymakers, technology providers, researchers, and AI professionals across the region.
“Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity must advance together under strong ethical, governance, and security foundations,” said Mohamed Al Marri, Executive Chairman and CEO of GAFAI. “Our continued partnership with the MENA Cyber Security Series reflects our commitment to strengthening digital trust, responsible innovation, and cross-border cooperation throughout the region.”
Event Information
Riyadh: mena-cybersecurity.com/riyadh/
Dubai: mena-cybersecurity.com/ciso-dubai/
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