Ismail Ahmed
CEO & Founder
Yalla Hack
Ismail Ahmed Founder & CEO of Yalla-Hack, drives global cybersecurity collaboration. He empowers ethical hackers and organizations to enhance innovation, knowledge sharing, and digital resilience worldwide.
Speaker sessions
Digital Silk Road or Digital Backdoor? Cybersecurity Risks in Sino-Gulf Tech Partnerships
The accelerating growth of China–Gulf technology partnerships, particularly under initiatives such as the Digital Silk Road, is reshaping the economic and digital landscape of the Middle East. This session examines the evolving dynamics of China–Saudi Arabia cooperation in technology and cybersecurity, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges arising from deeper digital integration.As the Kingdom advances its Vision 2030 goals and China continues to expand its global digital presence, their collaboration offers vast potential for innovation, infrastructure development, and knowledge exchange. Yet, it also brings to light important questions regarding cybersecurity governance, regulatory alignment, and digital sovereignty.Through an analytical exploration of current frameworks, policy approaches, and real-world case studies, this discussion sheds light on how differing cybersecurity standards between the two nations may influence trust, resilience, and long-term strategic alignment.
- 13:40
- Tue
- 02 Dec
Stage:
Briefings 2
Sessions Type:
Presentation