His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, launched the ‘Dubai Cyber Security Strategy’ on 31 May 2017, which aims to ensure a secure cyberspace that makes Dubai digitally the safest city in the world
The launch was accompanied by HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, crown prince of Dubai and chairman of the Executive Council.
The cyber security strategy was revealed during the opening ceremony of Dubai Electronic Security Centre, which will deal with electronic security threats in Dubai.
On the launch of the strategy, HH Al Maktoum said that the cyber strategy will ensure the electronic security of information and data systems in the emirate, covering all government and private agencies and individuals to enjoy the safe use of technology.
The new cyber security strategy was introduced as a part of Dubai Plan 2021, and aims to make Dubai the most secure place to live, while creating a smart, integrated and connected city in the world.
Reporting to the press, HH Al Maktoum stressed that developing cyber strategies will enable Dubai to maximise the benefits of technology and ensure readiness for any cyber-related security threats.
"We want to harness technology to create a new reality in Dubai and a different life, a new model of development,” he emphasised.
HH Al Maktoum pointed out that the new strategy will provide an integrated protection against the dangers of cyberspace and support for innovation in cyberspace, therefore adding to the growth of the emirate and its economic prosperity.
He highlighted the UAE’s high ranking at both regional and international levels in providing security for individuals and organisations in the country. He said that this is a result of the efforts of both federal and local governments in the UAE to build a safe and secure environment, which ensures the success of development goals.
