Mastercard, UAE Cyber Security Council formalise cybersecurity co-operation
Mastercard, UAE Cyber Security Council formalise cybersecurity co-operation
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Publish Date: 2026-02-06 03:22:00
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The partnership was announced on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2026 in Dubai. Credit: Mastercard
Mastercard has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) to bolster the resilience of the country’s digital environment.
The agreement sets out plans for both sides to collaborate on strengthening cybersecurity resilience, including the sharing of international best practices and assistance with the development of forward-looking cybersecurity policies.
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The partnership was announced on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2026 in Dubai.
Alongside the MoU, the organisations released a joint publication assessing the state of cybersecurity in the UAE.
Titled the UAE Cyber Threat Insights Report, the document describes what it calls a growing and increasingly complex mix of threat actors targeting organisations.
It points to varied motivations among attackers, alongside more advanced techniques being used.
The report also notes that malicious actors are placing greater focus on critical sectors and high-value national assets, which it says reflects a wider rise in cyber risk. It further highlights the UAE Government’s work to bolster national cyber…
