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Dubai to prioritise enhancing quality of cybersecurity solutions

Thursday, 23 July 2020 07:05

DUBAI MEDIA OFFICE

Dubai has set cybersecurity at the forefront of its priorities.

That's according to His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council.

Sheikh Hamdan said they will be focusing on enhancing the quality of the emirate's electronic infrastructure.

It will also help them deal with cyber risks and threats in a more proactive and efficient manner.

Earlier, Sheikh Hamdan launched the Dubai Cyber Index, which aims to establish the emirate as the safest cyberspace in the world.

Hamdan bin Mohammed highlights importance of cyber security as Dubai’s digital transformation gains momentum https://t.co/5j96dX587N pic.twitter.com/PEwnY1YSys
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) July 22, 2020

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