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UAE Leads Arab Electronic Media Talks on Cybersecurity & Content in Cairo

The United Arab Emirates chaired the 22nd session of the Arab Electronic Media Committee at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo. The agenda focused on implementing ministerial resolutions and strengthening cybersecurity for Arab websites against hacking. Discussions also covered monitoring electronic games that promote violence or terrorism and their societal impact. The session reviewed UAE efforts to develop the committee's website and its initiative to host Arab information ministers in 2026.

Key Points: UAE Chairs Arab Electronic Media Committee Session in Cairo

  • UAE chairs key Arab media session
  • Focus on cybersecurity for Arab platforms
  • Review of violent electronic games' impact
  • Discussion on UAE's 2026 hosting initiative
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UAE chairs 22nd session of Arab Electronic Media Committee in Cairo

The UAE chaired the 22nd Arab Electronic Media Committee session in Cairo, focusing on cybersecurity, protecting Arab platforms, and reviewing violent electronic games.

"discussing the recommendations of the panel session on cybersecurity, strengthening Arab websites and platforms, and protecting them from hacking and cyberattacks - Session Agenda"

Cairo, January 19

The UAE chaired the 22nd session of the Arab Electronic Media Committee, which commenced on Sunday, at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States in Cairo.

The UAE delegation was headed by Somaya Al Ali, Director of Partnerships and International Cooperation at the National Media Authority, in the presence of Dr Haider Al-Jubouri, Director of the Technical Secretariat of the Council of Arab Information Ministers, with the participation of representatives of media institutions and authorities from Arab countries.

The follow-up on the implementation of Resolution No. 566, issued by the Council of Arab Information Ministers at its 55th ordinary session, tops the agenda, in addition to discussing the recommendations of the panel session on cybersecurity, strengthening Arab websites and platforms, and protecting them from hacking and cyberattacks, as well as reviewing the membership of the committee concerned with cybersecurity for the protection of Arab platforms and websites.

The meeting also discusses the recommendations of the working group tasked with monitoring and studying electronic games that include scenes of violence or promote terrorism, and their potential impact on Arab societal security, alongside a review of a proposed project to prepare a book on the current state of electronic media in the Arab world and ways to optimally leverage it at the media and institutional levels.

In addition, the meeting reviewed the UAE's efforts to develop and launch the website of the Arab Committee for Electronic Media, and to organise a training course for officials managing member states' pages, aimed at supporting the provision of data and country-specific content to the website.

The committee also discussed a UAE initiative to host representatives of Arab ministries of information in 2026, in coordination with the General Secretariat.

- ANI

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Priya S
The focus on monitoring violent video games is interesting. While protecting societal security is important, I hope the approach is balanced and doesn't stifle creative expression or become overly restrictive. Censorship needs careful handling.
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Rohit P
Good to see concrete action on cybersecurity. In India, we face similar threats daily. Maybe there's scope for India to share its expertise in this area with Arab nations? Collaboration beyond the region could be beneficial for everyone's digital safety.
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Sarah B
The training course for officials managing state pages is a smart, practical move. Often the biggest vulnerability is human error. Building capacity at that level is crucial for a secure and effective online presence.
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Vikram M
UAE hosting the 2026 meeting is a great initiative. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are excellent hubs for such international gatherings. It shows their commitment to being a center for dialogue and progress in the Arab world's media landscape.
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Karthik V
While the agenda is comprehensive, I hope the "book on the current state of electronic media" includes honest assessments and challenges, not just achievements. Real progress needs frank discussion about digital divides and misinformation problems within the region too.

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