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DMCC launches cyber security hub as UAE accelerates development of digital resilience ecosystem

DMCC Cyber vertical brings together more than 200 cyber security firms under the DMCC Tech platform, reinforcing Dubai’s ambition to become a global technology and cyber innovation hub

Andrea Benito
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Published: 14 Jul 2026 12:38

DMCC has unveiled DMCC Cyber, a dedicated cyber security vertical designed to strengthen Dubai’s rapidly expanding technology ecosystem, as the organisation formally launches DMCC Tech. This unified platform brings together more than 4,000 technology companies operating across artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, gaming, cyber security and other emerging technology sectors.

The move reflects the growing strategic importance of cyber security as governments and enterprises across the Gulf continue to accelerate digital transformation programmes while facing increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

The new cyber-focused community is home to more than 200 companies specialising in cyber resilience, digital trust, identity management, data protection, governance, risk and compliance (GRC), creating a dedicated environment for collaboration between cyber security suppliers, startups, investors and enterprise customers.

DMCC said the initiative comes as technology has become the largest and fastest-growing sector within its business district, highlighting Dubai’s continued emergence as a regional destination for digital businesses seeking to expand across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.

“Technology has become the largest and fastest-growing sector in our business district, reflecting Dubai’s position as one of the world’s leading destinations for innovation and high-growth businesses,” said Ahmed Bin Sulayem, executive chairman and CEO of DMCC.

“As that community has expanded, so too has the need for more specialised platforms that support different segments of the technology economy. DMCC Tech brings these communities together under a single ecosystem, while DMCC Cyber reflects the growing importance of cyber security in an increasingly digital world.”

Cyber security becomes a strategic growth sector

The launch comes as cyber security continues to climb the strategic agenda across the UAE and wider GCC, driven by the rapid adoption of cloud computing, AI, operational technology (OT), connected infrastructure and digital government services.

Rather than treating cyber security as a standalone IT function, organisations are increasingly integrating security into broader digital transformation strategies to protect critical infrastructure, supply chains and digital services.

DMCC Cyber aims to support that shift by providing companies with access to an ecosystem of technology providers and customers while facilitating partnerships across sectors including finance, commodities, logistics, healthcare and manufacturing.

The new vertical joins the DMCC AI Centre, DMCC Crypto Centre and DMCC Gaming Centre under the wider DMCC Tech umbrella, with DMCC Quantum expected to launch in the future. Together, the platform connects technology firms with DMCC’s wider business community of more than 26,000 member companies operating across global trade, finance and emerging technologies.

Supporting the UAE’s national cyber ambitions

The announcement aligns with broader UAE efforts to strengthen national cyber resilience as digital technologies become central to economic diversification under initiatives such as the UAE Digital Economy Strategy and We the UAE 2031.

Over the past few years, the UAE government has significantly expanded its cyber security capabilities through initiatives led by the UAE Cyber Security Council, including the development of national cyber resilience frameworks, enhanced public-private collaboration, cyber awareness campaigns and programmes designed to strengthen the country’s cyber workforce.

The government has also invested heavily in protecting critical national infrastructure, while encouraging organisations to adopt zero-trust architectures, cloud security frameworks and AI-powered threat detection technologies.

Cyber security has become particularly important as the UAE positions itself as a regional leader in AI, smart cities and digital public services, with initiatives such as the National Syber Security Strategy emphasising resilience, digital trust and secure innovation.

Industry analysts note that ecosystem-driven initiatives such as DMCC Cyber can play an important role in accelerating innovation by creating closer collaboration between startups, cyber security suppliers, investors and enterprise customers, while helping international firms establish regional operations.

Beyond cyber security, DMCC Tech is intended to provide a single platform spanning multiple high-growth technology sectors, recognising the increasing convergence between AI, blockchain, cyber security, quantum computing and digital infrastructure.

The organisation also highlighted opportunities emerging within the space economy, where satellite technologies, Earth observation and space-derived data are expected to support industries ranging from logistics and commodities trading to financial services and environmental monitoring.

As these technologies become increasingly interconnected, cyber security is expected to play an even greater role in protecting the digital infrastructure underpinning next-generation services.

The launch also reflects a broader trend across the Gulf, where governments are increasingly combining investment in digital infrastructure with initiatives aimed at strengthening cyber resilience, recognising that trust and security have become essential foundations of long-term digital economic growth.

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