UAE and Qatar Focus on Cybersecurity Amid Quantum Computing Challenges

• •UAE organizations urged to prepare for quantum security challenges amid AI adoption.
• •Qatar's NCSA launched a new Information Security Risk Management Framework at a major conference.
• •Collaboration between public and private sectors is essential for enhancing cyber resilience.

On October 15, 2026, Help AG's acting CEO emphasized the need for UAE organizations to prepare for quantum security challenges as AI adoption increases. The UAE has benefited from government investments in cybersecurity, but businesses must innovate to address evolving threats. Concurrently, the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) in Qatar held its fifth Annual Cyber Governance and Assurance Conference, launching a new Information Security Risk Management Framework. The conference highlighted the importance of proactive cybersecurity measures and public-private cooperation to enhance national cyber resilience. Both events underscore the urgency of adapting to a rapidly changing digital landscape and the need for collaboration across sectors to secure digital futures.