The first Cyber Majlis has officially opened, featuring Mr. Douraid Zaghouani, Chief Operating Officer of ICD, as the keynote speaker. He thanked participants for their engagement and outlined the event's concept, emphasizing its role in fostering collaboration in technology, innovation, and information security. Mr. Zaghouani also spoke about ICD's mission and initiatives, discussing the organization's commitment to advancing cybersecurity solutions and driving technological innovation for the future.
Mr. Douraid Zaghouani
Chief Operating Officer of ICD
The 2024 Technology Recap panel discussion was a highly engaging event focused on significant IT and cybersecurity advancements. Moderated by Butti Bushlaibi, Digital App Security Officer at DU, the panel included experts such as Ahmed Al Zarouni, President of Cyber Majlis and FVP Head of IT at ICD, who presented key research from Cyber Majlis, available at our website. Yousuf Al Shaibah Al Nuaimi, Digital Transformation & AI Advisor to the Chairman of Ajman Municipality & Planning Department; Igor Stolyarov, Project Leader at Game of the Future; and Ali Kaddoura, Commercial Manager META at AMD.
The discussion explored the widespread adoption of AI in cybersecurity, breakthroughs in privacy-enhancing technologies, and the integration of augmented and virtual reality into IT infrastructure, including innovative concepts for immersive gaming experiences and upcoming feature games.
Overall, the session provided valuable insights into the innovations shaping the future of technology.
A thought-provoking session focused on technology trends was held, expertly moderated by Aygun Gasanova, a media professional from TeamOne. The panel featured Dr. Mehdi Afzali Deputy chairperson for academic and research work, Quality Assurance Manager, Plekhanov University in Dubai, Asem Galal, Managing Partne, Management Consulting, G&K, Dr. Deepak Kalra, Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Strategic and Quality Assurance, Professor, Skyline University, and Amina Abdulrahim, Executive Director of ICT and IT Security, American University of Sharjah.
The discussion centered on the significant impact of AI on education. Panelists emphasized the urgent need for innovative programs within educational frameworks to ensure graduates remain competitive in a changing labor market. There was a consensus that the duration of higher education may shorten due to AI advancements, necessitating rapid skill adaptation.
While traditional subjects may not become obsolete, they will need to evolve to meet modern requirements. This session highlighted the critical intersection of education and technology, underscoring the importance
In a separate session, Zaki Saimeh, Senior IT Manager of Business Applications at ICD, and Mohamed Alaa, Training Director of HONOR GCC Product, explored transformative advancements in technology that are set to enhance our daily lives. Innovations such as seamless multilingual communication represent just the beginning, with technology poised to bridge language barriers, enabling different nations to communicate in their own languages and understand one another through automatic translation.
In an engaging third panel discussion, experts delved into the impact of artificial intelligence on our future. Moderated by Zaki Saimeh from ICD, the panel included Mohammed Barakat Vice President, Dahua Technology MENA, Ashraf Esmat Khalil, Senior Solutions Architect - Cyber Security & Cloud,Huaweii, Zeeshan Hadi Country Manager, UAE & Africa, ARUBA, and Hani Khalaf, AI CTO at Dell Technologies.
The conversation highlighted key IT trends and cybersecurity innovations, emphasizing a critical shift: humans working alongside AI will outpace those who do not embrace these technologies. They discussed technologies including next-level connectivity, generative AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology. As startups lead the charge in technological advancements, the future of cybersecurity will hinge on effectively leveraging AI.
This dynamic session provided valuable insights into navigating the ever-evolving landscape of human-AI collaboration and highlighted the importance of proactive adaptation to prepare for the future of technology.
