The Middle East’s

3. Mohamed Hamad Al Kuwaiti
• Head of Cyber Security Council
Country: U.A.E.
Al Kuwaiti has been the Head of Cyber Security for the U.A.E. Government since its establishment in 2020. The Council develops a comprehensive cybersecurity framework and delivers a strong cyber infrastructure. To support sustainable development, 2024 was marked by the launch of a new operations centre, legislative updates, and awareness programs such as the WSIS-recognized Cyber Pulse campaign. Al Kuwaiti is also the Managing Director of the National Data Center under the Supreme Council for National Security.