UAE Cabinet Approves National Cybersecurity Strategy

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, has chaired the UAE Cabinet’s meeting at Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi. The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court; His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence; His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance; His Highness Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; and His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said: “I chaired the UAE Cabinet Meeting at Qasr Al Watan today. We reviewed one of the country’s most significant infrastructure projects—the Etihad High-Speed Passenger Rail. With a 350 km per hour speed, this railway is set to transform mobility and economic connectivity across the Emirates. Its contribution to GDP will exceed AED 145 billion over the next five decades. More than just a railway, Etihad High-Speed Train represents a new national ambition, a strategic federal link, and a step toward building an infrastructure that remains among the best and most advanced globally.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum added: “During the meeting, we approved the establishment of the UAE Logistics Integration Council, aimed at aligning efforts and ensuring seamless coordination to strengthen the UAE’s position as a global trade hub. The council will bring together all key federal and local entities, including ports, roads, transport, customs, railways, and border crossings, ensuring efficiency and synergy in the sector. With the logistics industry valued at AED 129 billion in 2023, we aim to expand it beyond AED 200 billion over the next seven years, reinforcing the UAE’s role as a central hub for global trade and commerce.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said: “We also launched UAE Government Innovation Month, reaffirming that innovation is an integral part of the government’s culture, operations, and execution. The Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation, which we established earlier, exports best practices and expertise to over 30 governments worldwide, further solidifying the UAE’s leadership in government innovation. Innovation will remain at the heart of enhancing government efficiency, improving lives, and driving business growth across the UAE.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum added: “We approved the National Cybersecurity Strategy. The UAE is ranked among the top global performers in the 2024 Global Cybersecurity Index, and we have one of the world’s most secure and advanced digital infrastructures. We will continue strengthening cybersecurity measures in the coming phase, ensuring a resilient and secure digital environment that protects national assets and supports future progress.”
The Cabinet approved launching a new phase of the UAE Strategy for Talent Attraction and Retention 2031. The strategy focuses on attracting and retaining global talent in key sectors, including technology, renewable energy, healthcare and biotechnology, logistics and aviation, advanced industries, financial services, food and water technology, and creative economy, to reinforce the UAE’s standing as a global hub for expertise and innovation.
According to a LinkedIn report, the UAE is the world’s preferred destination for individuals seeking new career horizons and a high standard of living. The UAE leads the MENA region in human development and ranks first among the top 20 countries in the world in the United Nations Development Program’s Human Development Index.