All Categories - #RISK: CYBER GRC Middle East

Saurabh Dubey

Managing Director - Business, Internal Audit & Risk Advisory Services at Protiviti Middle East Member Firm.

Mohammad Alblooshi

Mohammad Alblooshi, CEO of DIFC Innovation Hub, joined the Dubai Business Forum Germany to share perspectives on Dubai's growing innovation ecosystem. He spoke about the role of DIFC in supporting start-ups, fostering strategic partnerships, and enabling global expansion through initiatives like the Dubai AI Campus.

Sami Mohammed

Sami Mohammed is the Commissioner of Data Protection at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) - 23 years of various experience in risk, legal & policy, compliance, AML & CTF, Data Protection & Privacy.

His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama

His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama is the UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications. He was appointed to this role in 2020. He is also a key figure in the UAE's efforts to become a global leader in AI governance and digital transformation.

Jacques Visser

Jacques Visser heads the Legal, Registrars and Regulatory Compliance departments of the DIFC Authority and its wholly owned subsidiary, DIFC Investments Ltd. In his service to the DIFC, he is also entrusted with the following appointments:

Hamad Saleh Al-Mansouri

Hamad Saleh Al-Mansouri is the Vice President of Data Protection at Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) - Experienced Manager working in the oil & energy industry and Financial sector. Skilled in Negotiation, HR Consulting, HR Policies, Performance Management, and Employee Relations. Strong administrative professional graduated from Doshisha University, Kyoto GMBA.

Oindrilla Choudhury

Cybersecurity Awareness Lead, Syngenta Oindrilla Choudhury is a recognized voice in digital safety, cybersecurity awareness, and digital ethics. With a background in brand management, cyberpsychology, AI security, and privacy, she has become a key advocate for responsible tech and user safety. She has led Syngenta Group’s global digital safety program, Secure Better, for the past three years, creating engaging, story-driven cybersecurity content.

Aarti Samani

CEO (Deepfake Fraud Prevention), Shreem Growth Partners Aarti Samani is the founder of Shreem Growth Partners, a leading advisory firm focused on deepfake fraud prevention.

Nikolaus Pinger

co-founder, trail Nikolaus Pinger is the co-founder of trail, a startup helping organizations operationalize AI governance and meet regulatory requirements from the EU AI Act and other frameworks or standards, such as ISO42001.

Dr Anandhi Vivek Dhukaram

Chief Responsible AI & Data Officer & EU AI Act Adoption & Compliance Strategist, Esdha - Responsible AI Literacy Training for EU AI Act Transformation leader skilled in human-centric AI, strategic planning, and empowering organisations through complex socio-technical challenges including responsible AI, cognitive systems engineering, data governance, and EU AI compliance for accelerating AI adoption and sustainable enterprise transformation.

Varonis

We're fighting a different battle than conventional cybersecurity companies

The Protecht Group

Redefining the way the world thinks about risk

Tahir Latif

Expert Regulatory Advisor - Responsible AI and Data Privacy Tahir is a globally recognised authority in Data Privacy and AI Governance, trusted by Fortune 500 firms, regulatory bodies, and executive boards for his precision, strategic insight, and regulatory fluency.

Michael Borrelli

Director, AI & Partners As a Director at AI & Partners, Europe's leading professional services firm for firms subject to the EU AI Act, this leverages 10+ years of experience in financial services, compliance, and technology to help clients navigate the complex and evolving regulatory landscape of AI. This includes a strong passion for responsible AI and its potential to create positive social impact, while minimizing its risks and challenges.

Emma Green

Managing Partner, AI Cyber Data, CD Law Solicitors Emma Green is the Managing Partner of Cyber Data Law Solicitors, she oversees driving improvements and the implementation of data protection and cyber security global programs for clients and organisations.

AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking and Economics

Radical Compliance

The Banking 50

IT GRC Forum

Cyber Griffin