Dubai
The Arab Federation for Digital Economy is participating as a media partner in organizing the Gulf Global Information Security Exhibition and Conference ( GISEC GLOBAL 2026 ) , the largest regional event specializing in cybersecurity in the Middle East and Africa region, which will be held from May 5 to 7, 2026 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City Dubai.
The Federation’s participation comes within the framework of its strategic plan to keep pace with priority digital issues at the Arab and international levels, and within the framework of its interest in covering the structural transformations taking place in the digital economy, and the accompanying increasing challenges related to information security, data governance, protection of digital infrastructure, and the continuity of vital digital services.
The Gulf Information Security Expo and Conference is one of the world’s largest cybersecurity platforms and is expected to attract more than 25,000 cybersecurity and IT professionals and experts from more than 160 to 180 countries, including senior information security officials, policymakers, government officials, technology sector leaders, and representatives of international organizations.
The exhibition includes more than 750 global brands operating in the fields of cybersecurity and advanced technologies, showcasing specialized technological solutions, products and software to address evolving digital threats, along with a knowledge program exceeding 300 hours of specialized content through panel discussions, workshops and presentations, covering topics including artificial intelligence in cybersecurity, data governance, protection of critical infrastructure, cyber incident response strategies and regulatory challenges related to cross-border threats.
The event represents a regional platform for institutional dialogue and exchange of experiences between government agencies, regulatory bodies, research institutions, technical experts, and global companies, with the aim of discussing emerging digital risks, reviewing technical and regulatory approaches to addressing them, and exploring opportunities for coordination and cooperation in the areas of cybersecurity and digital economy security.
Through its participation as a media partner, the Arab Federation for Digital Economy plays a documentary and knowledge-based role by transferring specialized knowledge related to cybersecurity issues, monitoring experiences and practices adopted in this field, and covering discussions related to digital policies, governance frameworks, and data protection, in order to serve efforts to build a safe and sustainable digital environment in the Arab region, within an institutional approach based on knowledge and evidence.
This participation also allows the Federation to expand its institutional communication with government agencies, regional and international institutions, regulatory bodies, and specialized companies, and to explore opportunities for cooperation in the areas of knowledge content production, media documentation, and the exchange of practical experiences related to cybersecurity and digital transformation.
