December 15, 2023 at 11:19AM
The UAE has been appointed as the chair of the World Bank’s Cloud Computing Working Group, acknowledging its cybersecurity support for entities moving to cloud systems. Despite the projected growth of the Middle East public cloud market, cybersecurity threats remain a concern. Dr. Bushra AlBlooshi highlights the UAE’s leading role in future technologies and cloud computing.
From the given meeting notes, it can be summarized that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been appointed as the chair of the Cloud Computing Working Group by the World Bank. The appointment reflects recognition of the UAE’s support for cybersecurity and its advancements in cloud computing systems. Furthermore, the public cloud market in the Middle East is projected to reach $9.9 billion by 2027, with cybersecurity threats being a top concern. Dr. Bushra AlBlooshi from the Dubai Electronic Security Center highlighted the UAE’s leading position in future technologies and cloud computing. Additionally, the Cloud Computing Working Group, comprising 27 nations, international groups, and companies, aims to provide guidance on data sovereignty in its next steps.