OIC establishes first cybersecurity ministerial council in Riyadh
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation approves a new council to coordinate cybersecurity efforts among its 57 member states.
At a glance
- OIC approves establishment of cybersecurity ministerial council as subsidiary body
- Council headquarters and executive office to be located in Riyadh
- Membership comprises cybersecurity authorities from all 57 OIC member states
- Initiative aims to address growing global cyber threats to critical infrastructure
The 52nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation has approved the creation of a council of ministers of cybersecurity following a proposal by Saudi Arabia. The council will serve as the OIC's main reference body for cybersecurity matters and will comprise the cybersecurity authorities of member states.
The general secretariat and executive office will be based in Riyadh. According to the Governor of the National Cybersecurity Authority, the initiative responds to growing cyber threats worldwide that endanger nations' vital interests, critical infrastructure and government services. The council is intended to strengthen cybersecurity cooperation across the 57 Arab and Islamic member states.
Why it matters
The council represents a coordinated approach to cybersecurity among Arab and Islamic nations, addressing transnational cyber threats to government services and critical infrastructure.
Original reporting
- Saudi GazetteRiyadh chosen to host OIC’s first Cybersecurity Ministerial Council
- Saudi Gazette — LatestRiyadh chosen to host OIC’s first Cybersecurity Ministerial Council
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