The UAE Cabinet has approved Google Cloud’s establishment of its first Cybersecurity Excellence Centre in Abu Dhabi, reinforcing the country’s commitment to digital transformation and cyber resilience. This effort is consistent with the UAE’s objective of becoming a global cybersecurity leader and strengthens its strategic investment in new technologies.
The new center’s goal is to build a safe digital ecosystem that encourages innovation while protecting businesses and institutions from cyber threats. It also underscores the UAE’s overarching goal of developing indigenous talent and strengthening its position in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
The statement comes after Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the United States, where he spoke with global industry leaders about AI’s role in economic growth and technical advancements. As a direct result of these discussions, the UAE Cybersecurity Council and Google Cloud cooperated to create this groundbreaking center.
Google Cloud has also launched an accelerator program for 25 start-ups in Hub71’s ecosystem, which provides mentorship and up to $300,000 in cloud credits to top ventures. Furthermore, Google Cloud will make strategic investments in advanced cybersecurity infrastructure to strengthen the UAE’s cyber resilience and economic security.
