In May, the UAE Cyber Security Council, in collaboration with CPX Holding, launched the UAE Cyber Factory to strengthen the country's digital leadership and cyber sovereignty.
The initiative came amid growing cyber threats.
These initiatives are complemented by partnerships and programmes designed to develop Emirati talent, improve incident response capabilities, and strengthen proactive cyber defence.
In September 2026, it launched the Dubai Cyber Skills Framework, establishing a unified reference for qualifications, certifications, training and career pathways.
Among these is She Protects, launched by Microsoft in collaboration with CPX Holding and supported by the UAE Cyber Security Council.