Middle East CISO Community

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Join a powerful network of C-level peers

Connect with a local community of like-minded peers who share similar challenges and priorities. Access the collective expertise of CISOs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Members of the community come together several times a year to connect with each other, exchange ideas and best practices, and validate strategies and solutions.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Programs
  • Participate in year-round gatherings both in person and virtually with your local peer group
  • Engage in unparalleled collaboration through in-depth discussions on the most critical and relevant issues
  • Network with like-minded peers facing the same challenges as you
Insights
  • Exchange ideas, strategies and solutions validated by peers
  • Gain exclusive access to community insights, including best practices and survey results, to benchmark your organization with others
  • Learn how other leaders approached their challenges by leveraging peer-recommended partners
Connections
  • Make new connections through facilitated networking opportunities, including curated 1:1 peer meetings
  • Grow and enhance your career through an exclusive network and mentorship
  • Build lasting relationships and stay connected with peers and colleagues

Middle East CISO Governing Body


A regional Governing Body leads the Middle East CISO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CISOs, for CISOs.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Basim AlRuwaii

Saudi Aramco
CISO

Ahmed Alketbi

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
CISO

Alex Constantinidis

QNB
Group CISO

Governing Body Members

Abdullah Al-Barwani

Omantel
General Manager, Cybersecurity

Khalid AlMaraghi

Qatar Energy
ICM

Ziad Alabboud

Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development - KSA
Cybersecurity General Manager

Asem Alhusaini

King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology
General Manager, Cybersecurity

Abdullah Aljaber

ROSHN
CISO

Ali Alkazimi

Burgan Bank
CISO

Mohammed Almutairi

MOMRAH
CISO

Mouza Alromaithi

Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company
Director - Cyber Security

Dina Alsalamen

Bank ABC
Head of Cyber and Information Security

Aus Alzubaidi

MBC Group
Group CISO

Nikolai Belstein

Boubyan Bank
CISO

Sheldon Bennett

Ahli United Bank
CISO & Group Head of Info and Cyber Security

Olivier Busolini

Mashreq Bank
CISO

Nick Charnley

TAQA
CISO

Georges De Moura

EDGE Group
Group CISO

Phil Lea

Landmark Group
Head of Privacy and Cyber Security

Neil Lee

Mott MacDonald Group
Group Head of IT and Security

Marish Shah

EXtra Saudi
Head of Cyber Security

Vikalp Shrivastava

Kerzner International
VP Information Security & Technology

Nayef Trad

Alfardan Group
CISO

Mohamed Ujaimi

KAUST
CISO


Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CISOs today.

  1. Integrating AI in Cybersecurity for Enhanced Risk Management
  2. Collaborating for Co-Ownership to Drive Digital Innovation
  3. Focusing on Architecture and Innovation

Upcoming Programs


VIRTUAL

18 March 2025 | 1 hour

Middle East CISO Town Hall

Driving Business Impact and Outcomes with Digital Employee Experience

An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.

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VIRTUAL

22 April 2025 | 1 hour

Middle East CISO Town Hall

Middle East CIO & CISO Town Hall

An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.

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IN-PERSON

26 May 2025 | an evening

Middle East CISO Inner Circle - Dubai

Atlantis, The Palm

A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.

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IN-PERSON

September 2025 | 1 day

Middle East CISO Executive Summit

Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.

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