# Arab Cybersecurity Conference in Cairo

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/arab-cybersecurity-conference-in-cairo
> Updated: 2026-09-27T15:17:15.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The 10th Arab Cybersecurity Conference opened in Cairo, establishing a regional platform for government officials and technology experts to address digital challenges and capacity building.

During the session, Ghada Labib of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology described cybersecurity as a “pillar of digital sovereignty” essential for sustainable development. Discussions highlighted the importance of integrating security and privacy into the design of digital services as Egypt expands its digital economy, referencing the National Cybersecurity Strategy 2023-2027.

Conference President Dr. Bahaa Hassan noted that information security must become a requirement for all ministries and institutions. He specifically addressed the role of artificial intelligence, characterizing it as a “double-edged sword” that can both detect attacks and facilitate more complex cyber threats, thereby necessitating increased institutional and international cooperation.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: Arab Cybersecurity Conference opens 10th session in Cairo

The 10th Arab Cybersecurity Conference opened in Cairo, focusing on digital sovereignty, national security strategies, and the dual role of artificial intelligence in cyber threats.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arab-cybersecurity-conference-opens-10th-session-in-cairo

### 2026-09-22: Arab Intellectual Property Conference addresses AI in healthcare

The Fifth Arab Intellectual Property Conference in Cairo is addressing the impact of artificial intelligence on health sector innovation and the legal challenges of patent protection in drug development.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arab-intellectual-property-conference-addresses-ai-in-healthcare

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Cite as: Arab Cybersecurity Conference in Cairo. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/arab-cybersecurity-conference-in-cairo