Arabian Gulf University has met with the National Center for Cybersecurity to explore cooperation in cybersecurity research and innovation, including shared priorities and potential joint research initiatives.
The discussions covered Bahrain’s National Cybersecurity Strategy 2025–2028 and its focus on scientific research and innovation as key pillars of the cybersecurity ecosystem. Participants also examined how artificial intelligence and quantum computing could reshape the field, along with the security risks and opportunities linked to both technologies.
The meeting also highlighted the need to study post-quantum cryptographic standards and identify ways to strengthen the protection of information and digital systems as the technology develops.
Arabian Gulf University was represented by Prof. Dr. Walid Zubari, Dean of the College of Education, Administrative and Technical Sciences, and Dr. Yousif Al-Nawakhtha, Head of the Department of Computing. The National Center for Cybersecurity was represented by Dr. Yousif Muthanna, Director of the Cybersecurity Governance Department, and Osama Arfai, Head of the Cybersecurity Risk Management Department.
According to the announcement, the meeting aimed to expand knowledge exchange and support research aligned with national cybersecurity priorities.
Source: BizBahrain
