Sharjah to host second Black Hat Middle East and Africa edition

October 01, 2025 / 8:36 PM

Sharjah 24: Saeed Zamzam, official spokesperson for the Sharjah Cybersecurity Center, announced that the Emirate of Sharjah will host the second edition of Black Hat Middle East and Africa—one of the world’s leading cybersecurity events—on Wednesday at the American University of Sharjah.

300+ participants to tackle emerging threats

He revealed that over 300 government employees, academics, and students will participate in the "Black Hat Middle East and Africa - Sharjah Edition" event, which will cover key topics including the use of artificial intelligence to detect cyberbullying in the metaverse, countering hostile AI threats in the UAE, and the future of digital investigations and incident response.

Sharjah reinforces commitment to cybersecurity

Zamzam told Sharjah 24 that hosting the event for a second time reflects Sharjah’s commitment to advancing cybersecurity. Since its inception in the United States in 1997, Black Hat has remained one of the most prominent global platforms for unveiling the latest research and strategies to tackle advanced digital threats.