GCC Secretary General Stresses Importance of Strengthening Cooperation in Cybersecurity

Al-Hajraf said certain challenges require intensifying efforts in the field of cybersecurity. SPA
Al-Hajraf said certain challenges require intensifying efforts in the field of cybersecurity. SPA
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GCC Secretary General Stresses Importance of Strengthening Cooperation in Cybersecurity

Al-Hajraf said certain challenges require intensifying efforts in the field of cybersecurity. SPA
Al-Hajraf said certain challenges require intensifying efforts in the field of cybersecurity. SPA

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Dr. Naif Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf has stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation on cybersecurity, which is the most important pillar for the protection and safety of data and information.

This came during the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the GCC General Secretariat and the Kingdom's National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) at the authority's headquarters in Riyadh on Tuesday.

Al-Hajraf highlighted the keenness of the GCC General Secretariat to establish partnerships with the GCC, regional and international bodies to benefit from various expertise, in response to future challenges.

He said that such challenges require intensifying efforts in the field of cybersecurity, building strong technological systems, enhancing specialized human capacities, and protecting information and the development of plans to avoid cyber security incidents.

He also praised the pioneering role of NCA in the Kingdom.



UAE Arrests Suspects Involved in Killing of Moldovan National

UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 22, 2015. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah/File Photo
UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 22, 2015. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah/File Photo
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UAE Arrests Suspects Involved in Killing of Moldovan National

UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 22, 2015. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah/File Photo
UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 22, 2015. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah/File Photo

Three people have been arrested in the United Arab Emirates in connection with the alleged murder of a man, Zvi Kogan, who entered the country using his Moldovan nationality, the Emirati interior ministry said in a statement on Sunday.
The statement said that a search and investigation team was formed after the family of the victim filed a report about his disappearance. The investigations led to the discovery of the missing person's body and the identification of the perpetrators. They were arrested, and the necessary legal procedures were initiated.
It added that the details of the incident will be disclosed once the investigations are complete.
The statement emphasized that all legal powers would be used "to respond decisively and without leniency to any actions or attempts that threaten societal stability".
“The UAE, throughout all its institutions, will spare no effort to prevent any attacks on its nationals, residents, and visitors. The entire security agencies are working around the clock to protect societal stability and ensure the continued highest levels of security and safety, which have been firmly established since the founding of the country”, affirmed the ministry.