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Dubai Cyber Challenge Features Intense Hacking Contest

Dubai Cyber Challenge Features Intense Hacking Contest

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ThreatCluster •October 4, 2026 at 06:06 UTC
  • •The Dubai Cyber Challenge involved 33 teams from various government entities.
  • •This year's contest featured 32 complex challenges, significantly increasing in difficulty from last year.
  • •AI was allowed for limited analytical support, but not for full automation in the competition.

The Dubai Cyber Challenge, part of the GISEC Global cybersecurity conference, featured a capture-the-flag contest with teams from 33 government and semi-government entities competing for cash prizes. The contest, held on September 16 and 17, 2026, was significantly larger and more challenging than last year's event, with a total of 32 diverse challenges designed to test various cybersecurity skills. Participants included teams from organizations such as the Dubai Public Prosecutors Office and Fly Dubai. The challenges covered areas like web hacking, operational technology, cloud security, AI, forensics, and network analysis. AI was permitted for limited analytical support, but not for full automation. The event was organized by the Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) in collaboration with Try Hack Me, which created the contest content and visual elements. The contest's success was highlighted by the engagement of local visitors and international delegates who observed the competition live.

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2026-09-16
Dubai Cyber Challenge begins
The capture-the-flag contest commenced with teams from various government agencies competing in a series of cybersecurity challenges.
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2026-09-17
Dubai Cyber Challenge concludes
The contest concluded after two days of intense competition, showcasing the skills of cybersecurity teams from 33 entities.
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Who participated in the Dubai Cyber Challenge?
Teams from 33 government and semi-government entities, including the Dubai Public Prosecutors Office and Fly Dubai, participated.
What types of challenges were included?
The challenges included web hacking, operational technology, cloud security, AI, forensics, and network analysis.
How was AI used in the competition?
AI was permitted for limited analytical support but not for full automation during the challenges.