UAE leads global cybersecurity dialogue at Cybertech Tokyo 2025

September 04, 2025 / 11:42 PM

Sharjah 24 – WAM: The UAE Cybersecurity Council (CSC) participated in Cybertech Tokyo 2025, held in Japan’s capital, as part of its ongoing involvement during Expo 2025 Osaka. The event offered a platform for international dialogue on cybersecurity challenges and crisis response mechanisms in a fast-evolving digital landscape.

Reinforcing global cooperation

The Council's participation highlighted the UAE’s commitment to enhancing global cybersecurity collaboration, especially in safeguarding critical digital infrastructure and responding to rising cyber threats linked to technological advancement.

Spotlight on innovation and cross-border partnerships

Cybertech Tokyo 2025 showcased cutting-edge technologies, featuring major industry players, government leaders, and startups. The conference served as a global hub for knowledge sharing, business partnerships, and discussing the latest cybersecurity innovations and threats.

UAE's contributions in key sessions

The UAE Cybersecurity Council contributed to two major sessions:

Ports and Maritime Cybersecurity: Strategies were presented to protect global trade routes and maritime infrastructure from cyberattacks, with the UAE sharing national best practices.

Global Cyber Cooperation: Focused on building international alliances to combat cybercrime and improve intelligence-sharing on threats and incidents.

Bilateral meeting with US Treasury

On the sidelines, Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity for the UAE Government, met with Corey Wilson, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. The discussion focused on financial cybersecurity, global digital governance, and the Crystal Ball platform, a tool for secure international threat intelligence exchange.

Strengthening ties with Japan and India

Japan: A bilateral meeting covered cooperation in R&D, cyber capacity building, and technology transfer.

India: Discussions explored collaboration in AI, cloud security, and smart city cybersecurity, focusing on joint protection of digital infrastructure.

Emphasising international cyber readiness

Dr Al Kuwaiti stressed the importance of global cooperation in the era of rapid digital transformation and AI innovation. He noted that shared expertise and open innovation are crucial to enhancing international cyber resilience and advancing the digital economy.

Cementing the UAE’s global cybersecurity role

The Council's presence at Cybertech Tokyo 2025 affirms the UAE’s strategic vision of building international partnerships to ensure a secure, collaborative, and resilient digital future. The UAE continues to position itself as a global hub for cybersecurity innovation and excellence.