UAE Cybersecurity Council and Veeam Partner to Strengthen National Cyber Resilience

Partnership Focuses on Cybersecurity Skills, Data Governance, Recovery Readiness and AI-Ready Security Across the UAE

The UAE Cybersecurity Council and Veeam Software have announced a new partnership aimed at strengthening cyber resilience, developing cybersecurity capabilities and supporting the adoption of trusted data and AI-ready security practices across the United Arab Emirates.

The collaboration establishes a framework for cooperation covering cybersecurity training, technical exercises, resilience preparedness, research and development, and strategic stakeholder engagement. The initiative is aligned with the UAE Cybersecurity Council’s broader goals around national cyber readiness, knowledge sharing, skills development and operational resilience. Veeam-Press Release-UAE Cyberse…

The partnership will support professional development, cyber awareness and practical capability building to help organizations better prepare for, respond to and recover from cybersecurity incidents. Planned activities include joint workshops, training programs, technical working sessions, exercises and the exchange of information security and resilience best practices.

Partnership to Support UAE Cybersecurity Capabilities

His Excellency Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity for the UAE Government, said the UAE remains focused on developing a secure and resilient digital ecosystem.

“Our partnership with Veeam reflects the importance of trusted public-private collaboration in strengthening national cyber resilience, advancing cyber recovery capabilities and supporting the secure adoption of AI and digital technologies,” said Al Kuwaiti.

He added that the collaboration will contribute to practical skills development, stronger organizational preparedness and a more resilient digital environment for the UAE. Veeam-Press Release-UAE Cyberse…

Amin Hanafieh, Regional Director, Middle East & CIS at Veeam, said the company is pleased to partner with the UAE Cybersecurity Council to support cybersecurity skills development and resilient digital environments.

He said the partnership will help organizations improve their recovery readiness and establish a trusted foundation for adopting emerging technologies and AI. Veeam-Press Release-UAE Cyberse…

Focus on AI, Data and Cyber Resilience

The partnership comes as organizations across the Middle East accelerate their digital transformation, cloud adoption and AI initiatives.

Mena Migally, Regional Vice President, EMEA East at Veeam, said cyber resilience and trusted data are becoming increasingly important as AI adoption expands.

According to Migally, the collaboration reflects Veeam’s commitment to supporting the UAE’s cybersecurity objectives while helping organizations strengthen governance, resilience and recovery capabilities. Veeam-Press Release-UAE Cyberse…

Veeam to Support Centre of Excellence Framework

The partnership aligns with the UAE Cybersecurity Council’s Centre of Excellence framework, which is designed to strengthen national cybersecurity capabilities through capacity building, emerging technology development, governance initiatives and public-private partnerships.

The framework includes areas such as training, certifications, cyber simulations, readiness exercises and innovation programs. Veeam-Press Release-UAE Cyberse…

As part of the framework, Veeam will contribute training and certification programs, executive briefings, technical workshops and recovery exercises to support the Council’s national capability development priorities.

The planned initiatives will include role-based learning pathways, simulation environments and practitioner enablement programs, along with efforts to advance trusted and governed data practices across public and private sector organizations.

These activities will draw on Veeam’s expertise in cyber recovery, data resilience and AI-ready security. Veeam-Press Release-UAE Cyberse…

Long-Term Cybersecurity Commitment to the UAE

Veeam said the partnership also reflects its long-term commitment to the UAE, including continued investment in local talent, expertise and regional delivery capabilities.

Through the collaboration, both organizations aim to support national cybersecurity priorities and deliver measurable outcomes designed to strengthen cyber resilience across the UAE and the wider region. Veeam-Press Release-UAE Cyberse…

The UAE Cybersecurity Council, established by the UAE Cabinet in November 2020, is responsible for developing a comprehensive national cybersecurity strategy and supporting secure digital transformation. Its activities include cybersecurity regulation, emerging technology security, awareness and capacity development, as well as collaboration with industry, academia and international cybersecurity organizations. Veeam-Press Release-UAE Cyberse…

Veeam describes itself as a Data and AI Trust Company focused on connecting security, governance, compliance, privacy and resilience across the data estate. The company says it serves more than 550,000 customers worldwide, including 80% of the Fortune 500.