UAE Cybersecurity Council and Nozomi Networks Forge Alliance to Advance National Cyber Capabilities and National Resilience 

ABU DHABI, May 5, 2026 —  UAE Cybersecurity Council and Nozomi Networks, a global leader in OT and IoT security, have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening the cybersecurity resilience of the UAE’s critical infrastructure and industrial sectors.

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The collaboration supports the UAE’s national vision to enhance cyber resilience across operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) environments, providing deeper visibility, advanced threat detection, and intelligence‑driven security for critical national assets across energy, utilities, transportation, manufacturing, and smart infrastructure.

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This collaboration goes beyond a bilateral partnership, extending to the establishment of an Innovation and Excellence Center (CoE) in Abu Dhabi. The two parties intend to collaborate to create a cybersecurity center dedicated to Operational Technology (OT) and the Internet of Things (IoT), serving as a national platform to accelerate innovation, enhance resilience, and strengthen industrial cybersecurity readiness. Based on initial plans, the center will also function as a hub for Research and Development (R&D), supporting the development of advanced solutions, IPs, and the publication of high-impact research in industrial cybersecurity domains. – and accelerate collaboration with emerging cybersecurity companies and innovators. The center is intended to support the UAE’s ambition to maintain its regional and global leadership in innovation and cyber protection, aligned with secure digital transformation priorities. It will provide vital support to critical infrastructure operators, government entities, academic institutions, startups, and industry partners, helping safeguard national assets in energy, utilities, transportation, manufacturing, and smart infrastructure.

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As digital transformation accelerates across the nation’s industrial and smart city ecosystems, OT and IoT environments have become increasingly interconnected and exposed to sophisticated cyber threats. Through this collaboration, the UAE Cybersecurity Council and Nozomi Networks will work together to help organizations strengthen their ability to detect, monitor, and respond to advanced cyber threats targeting cyber‑physical systems.

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“Protecting operational and industrial environments is fundamental to national security, economic continuity, and public safety,” said H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity for the UAE Government. “Public‑private collaboration plays an essential role in advancing cyber resilience, expanding national visibility, and supporting the secure adoption of emerging technologies across critical sectors.”

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“The UAE has demonstrated global leadership in advancing national cybersecurity,” said Bachir Moussa, EMEA South Vice President at Nozomi Networks. “We are honored to collaborate with the UAE Cybersecurity Council to support the protection of cyber‑physical systems, share insights on emerging OT and IoT threats, and contribute to initiatives that strengthen national resilience and local cybersecurity expertise.”

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About the UAE Cybersecurity Council

In November 2020, the UAE Cabinet established the UAE Cyber Security Council to develop a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy and ensure a safe and strong cyber infrastructure, as a part of the UAE vision to strive toward a more secure digital transformation, The Council, led by the UAE Government’s Head of Cyber Security, aims to contribute to the nation’s legal and regulatory frameworks for cybersecurity and to secure both current and emerging technologies. It is also responsible for building a vibrant ecosystem for cyber security across UAE driving innovation and stimulating economic growth in cyber through collaboration with industry, academia and international cyber diplomacy. The Council is also responsible for pioneering and implementing awareness & capacity development initiatives across UAE to enhance the safety and security of the UAE populace, in line with leadership’s vision. For more information please visit: www.csc.gov.ae

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