ROLE OF AI IN OFFENCE, DEFENSE AND CYBER RESILIENCE IN 2026
Qatar’s cybersecurity market is projected to grow from USD 143 million in 2025 to nearly USD 196 million by 2030, driven by government initiatives, cloud-first strategies, 5G expansion, and rising cyber risk awareness. In Qatar, national leadership led by the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) is strengthening cyber resilience through regulatory frameworks, critical infrastructure protection, and alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030. Supported by smart infrastructure development, cloud adoption, and 5G expansion, the country’s cybersecurity ecosystem is evolving toward AI-driven, resilience-focused security models. As organizations shift toward AI-driven resilience models, they face growing challenges including advanced AI threats, OT/ICS vulnerabilities, skills shortages, regulatory complexity, and business continuity demands.
Qatar’s cybersecurity market is projected to grow from USD 143 million in 2025 to nearly USD 196 million by 2030, driven by government initiatives, cloud-first strategies, 5G expansion, and rising cyber risk awareness. In Qatar, national leadership led by the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) is strengthening cyber resilience through regulatory frameworks, critical infrastructure protection, and alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030. Supported by smart infrastructure development, cloud adoption, and 5G expansion, the country’s cybersecurity ecosystem is evolving toward AI-driven, resilience-focused security models. As organizations shift toward AI-driven resilience models, they face growing challenges including advanced AI threats, OT/ICS vulnerabilities, skills shortages, regulatory complexity, and business continuity demands.
Across the region, the Middle East remains one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity markets, with investments expected to nearly double from USD 20.55 billion in 2025 to around USD 41 billion by 2030, fueled by rapid digital transformation and AI security adoption.
Against this backdrop, CyberX Qatar 2026 convenes global cybersecurity leaders in Doha for the 31st Global Edition and 6th Annual CyberX Summit & Awards on 1st April 2026, featuring high-impact keynotes, expert panels, fireside chats, and spotlight sessions focused on strengthening cyber resilience and enabling secure digital growth.
