DOHA: Qatar participated in the fifth edition of the Global Cybersecurity Forum, under the theme 'Scaling Cohesive Advancement in Cyberspace' on October 1–2, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The Qatari delegation was headed by President of the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), H E Eng. Abdulrahman bin Ali Al Farahid Al Malki.

The 2025 edition of the forum brought together decision makers, senior government officials, and international experts to engage in a series of strategic dialogues and high-level meetings addressing cyberspace issues from a comprehensive perspective. On the sidelines of the Forum, NCSA also participated in the Cyber Diplomatic Dialogue between the Gulf Cooperation Council and the European Union.

The programme included a roundtable discussion on 'Joint Collaboration in Cybersecurity between GCC Countries and the European Union on Combating Hybrid and Cyber Threats', where participants explored opportunities for developing strategic partnerships, exchanging expertise, and strengthening collective efforts to address emerging cyber challenges. Meanwhile, Al Malki met with H E Eng. Majid bin Mohammed Al Mazyed, Governor of the National Cybersecurity Authority of Saudi Arabia, and H E Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Furaih, Secretary General of the Arab Cybersecurity Ministers Council. The meetings were held in Riyadh on the sidelines of Qatar's participation in the second ordinary session of the Arab Cybersecurity Ministers Council. The meetings focused on strengthening mutual cooperation in the cybersecurity field.

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