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The Middle East Cybersecurity personalities of 2022

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The Middle East is a rapidly developing region when it comes to technology and cybersecurity. Here are 10 cybersecurity personalities from the Middle East who are expected to make an impact in 2022:

1. Ahmad Al-Rubaye: Ahmad Al-Rubaye is an information security expert and the CEO of CyberIQ, a cybersecurity consulting firm based in the UAE. He is a regular speaker at security conferences and has worked with many government organizations in the Middle East on cybersecurity projects.

2. Moustafa Abdelbasset: Moustafa Abdelbasset is a cybersecurity researcher, a known expert in artificial intelligence and machine learning, he is also a lecturer at the American University in Cairo, Egypt.
3. Ghaith Al-Ghaith: Ghaith Al-Ghaith is a cybersecurity expert and the CEO of Smartworld, a leading IT solutions provider based in the UAE. He is a member of the Cybersecurity Advisory Committee for the Dubai Electronic Security Center and has worked on many important cybersecurity projects in the region.

4. Tarek Taleb: Tarek Taleb is a cybersecurity expert, researcher and a lecturer at the Lebanese American University, Lebanon. He is also the founder of CyberLeb, a cybersecurity company based in Lebanon.

5. Ahmad Al-Haddad: Ahmad Al-Haddad is a cybersecurity expert researcher, and the CEO of SecureLayer7, a cybersecurity company based in Saudi Arabia. He is a regular speaker at security conferences and has worked on many important cybersecurity projects in the region.

6. Bilal Shebaro: Bilal Shebaro is a cybersecurity expert and the CEO of CyberOasis, a cybersecurity consulting firm based in Jordan. He is a regular speaker at security conferences and has worked on many important cybersecurity projects in the region.

7. Zaid Al-Zaid: Zaid Al-Zaid is a cybersecurity expert and the CEO of CyberIQ, a cybersecurity consulting firm based in Qatar. He is a regular speaker at security conferences and has worked on many important cybersecurity projects in the region.

8. Ahmad Al-Qahtani: Ahmad Al-Qahtani is a cybersecurity expert, researcher and a lecturer at King Saud University, Saudi Arabia. He is also the founder of CyberSaud, a cybersecurity company based in Saudi Arabia.

9. Ahmad Al-Khalil: Ahmad Al-Khalil is a cybersecurity expert and the CEO of CyberIQ, a cybersecurity consulting firm based in Kuwait. He is a regular speaker at security conferences and has worked on many important cybersecurity projects in the region.

10. Ahmad Al-Attar: Ahmad Al-Attar is a cybersecurity expert and the CEO of SecureLayer7, a cybersecurity company based in Oman. He is a regular speaker at security conferences and has worked on many important cybersecurity projects in the region.

Conclusion:

These personalities bring a diverse set of skills and experiences to the field of cybersecurity in the Middle East, and their work will continue to shape the industry in 2022 and beyond. They have been working on many important cybersecurity projects in the region and their expertise is widely recognized, they are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in terms of security, privacy, and innovation.

Ouaissou DEMBELE
Ouaissou DEMBELEhttp://cybercory.com
Ouaissou DEMBELE is a seasoned cybersecurity expert with over 12 years of experience, specializing in purple teaming, governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC). He currently serves as Co-founder & Group CEO of Sainttly Group, a UAE-based conglomerate comprising Saintynet Cybersecurity, Cybercory.com, and CISO Paradise. At Saintynet, where he also acts as General Manager, Ouaissou leads the company’s cybersecurity vision—developing long-term strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and guiding clients in identifying and mitigating evolving threats. As CEO, his mission is to empower organizations with resilient, future-ready cybersecurity frameworks while driving innovation, trust, and strategic value across Sainttly Group’s divisions. Before founding Saintynet, Ouaissou held various consulting roles across the MEA region, collaborating with global organizations on security architecture, operations, and compliance programs. He is also an experienced speaker and trainer, frequently sharing his insights at industry conferences and professional events. Ouaissou holds and teaches multiple certifications, including CCNP Security, CEH, CISSP, CISM, CCSP, Security+, ITILv4, PMP, and ISO 27001, in addition to a Master’s Diploma in Network Security (2013). Through his deep expertise and leadership, Ouaissou plays a pivotal role at Cybercory.com as Editor-in-Chief, and remains a trusted advisor to organizations seeking to elevate their cybersecurity posture and resilience in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

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