UAE counters 50,000 cyberattacks daily: Official

The Chairman of the UAE Cybersecurity Council, Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, said the UAE prevents or mitigates a daily average of 50,000 cyberattacks on key sectors.

He added these attacks are often backed by certain states or “terrorist” organisations, saying modern warfare has shifted to cyberspace.

Dr. Al Kuwaiti highlighted that the country's national security operations centre is seamlessly connected to vital sectors, including electricity, water, healthcare, energy, banking, and other essential industries, all of which rely on digital infrastructure. This connectivity aims to safeguard the nation’s digital landscape from potential cyber threats.

He pointed out that the country's cybersecurity capabilities, which utilise advanced artificial intelligence, allow it to detect attacks before they occur, identify their nature, and trace the attackers, all handled according to global best practices in cybersecurity. 

Al Kuwaiti added that modern warfare has shifted to cyberspace, where cyberattacks are launched using tools like viruses, deepfakes, and misinformation campaigns, which aim to manipulate public opinion and destabilise societies globally.

He mentioned that the Cybersecurity Council is conducting several simulated exercises during IDEX and NAVDEX 2025, in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and other partners, focusing on countering misinformation and deepfake threats.