Sheikh Hamdan highlights importance of cyber security

Sheikh Hamdan highlights importance of cyber security

In many ways, protecting our electronic borders is similar to protecting our maritime and land borders,' Dubai Crown Prince says.





Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, said that Dubai has become a global leader in digital transformation over the last few years, guided by the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

Sheikh Mohammed's vision to make Dubai the smartest and happiest city in the world has steered its transformation from e-government to Smart Government and eventually to a Smart City, Sheikh Hamdan said.

Today, I met with 60 officials from various Dubai Government entities to discuss the Dubai Cyber Security Strategy and the Dubai Cyber Index, which aims to enhance our electronic infrastructure and fortify Dubai's pioneering lead in digital technology. pic.twitter.com/mjNnaSfoGm

- Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) July 22, 2020

The Dubai Crown Prince said Dubai places high priority on cyber security in its drive to shape the future.

Raising the quality of its electronic infrastructure to increase its preparedness to deal with cyber risks is a strong focus for the emirate.

His Highness's remarks came as he chaired a meeting