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cybersecurity together is essential to avoid similar to the C2C-CC and W3C consortia developed member countries have access
fragmentation. As his Excellency Sheikh that have guided the development of the to better quality and more timely trade
Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahyan, UAE Cabinet world wide web making it accessible to information then less developed countries.
Member and Minister for Tolerance and all. Developing standard processes and The question of how to create real-time
Coexistence called for responsibility within policies will facilitate clarity. sharing of information including supply
the ICT industry as the industry develops chain disruptions became a digital divide
and said in the opening ceremony of T-Transparency and Fairness – transparency challenge.
SAMENA Leaders’ Summit: “In UAE, we Governance and policy development:
share the aspiration of having a digital Policy and governance is necessary Now, just as it is important to communicate
world that is sustainable, secure and meets for orderly operation of markets across when technology is being applied such as
present and future needs, committed to borders and jurisdictions, and potentially the use of AI for checking credit ratings
satisfying best international standards and even intervention when faced with market or resolving trade problems, it is equally
ready to promote community engagement failure. Therefore, market structures must important to share intelligence on security
and support in all countries around the be transparent avoiding unnecessary breaches, prevent cyberattacks and
world.” This is also demonstrated by costs that may impede implementation but promote cyber resilience.
GSMA, ‘5G security risks can be addressed rather encourage and foster vitality. This
through the deployment of coordinated ultimately protects consumers and users. Trust requires an ecosystem
and verifiable security measures based on For example, the World Trade Organisation Trust cannot be an assumption of shared
common standards.’ Developing standards faced the challenge of maintaining a values and behavior but needs to be a
for cybersecurity by aligning standards is multilateral trading system when more tangible process that reflects the diverse
expertise and voices of all stakeholders.
Only in this way will standards be agreed
and implemented.
With 5G facilitating more data exchange
and opportunities it is essential that we
are able to enjoy the benefits in a secure,
sustainable way that protects all assets
from the dangers of cyber-attacks.

According to the UN’s Secretary-General's
Roadmap for Digital Cooperation by 2030,
every person should have safe and
affordable access to the internet. Keeping
society safe whether in the delivery of
education, manufacturing or food delivery
is essential. Connectivity is a right and all
users in society deserve to be safe –
whether corporations, governments or
individuals. Trust is much more than just a
value, it is an ecosystem.

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