The Emirates Cybersecurity Hub
The UAE is building one of the world's most ambitious digital economies. HackAE exists to build the cybersecurity talent and innovation ecosystem it deserves — homegrown, Gulf-first, and globally competitive.
Why HackAE
The UAE's digital transformation is accelerating faster than its cybersecurity workforce can keep pace. HackAE closes that gap — by building, attracting, and connecting the security professionals that protect the nation's digital infrastructure.
Training programmes aligned with UAE Vision 2031 and the National Cybersecurity Strategy — building Emirati security professionals.
A platform connecting the world's top security professionals with the UAE's most ambitious public and private sector organisations.
Programming developed in coordination with UAE Cyber Security Council, TDRA, and Smart Dubai mandates.
The UAE's digital economy target year — and the horizon HackAE is training cybersecurity talent to secure.
Programs
HackAE runs structured security programmes for every stage — from school leavers entering cybersecurity for the first time, to senior professionals seeking Gulf-specific expertise and government certifications.
An 8-week intensive introduction to cybersecurity for Emirati nationals and UAE residents — aligned with national workforce development targets.
Advanced offensive security training calibrated to the specific threat landscape facing UAE government, financial, and critical infrastructure organisations.
Full-scope adversarial simulation programmes for UAE government agencies, sovereign wealth funds, and Tier 1 enterprises — conducted by CREST-certified operators.
The Gulf Cooperation Council's premier Capture The Flag competition — building regional cyber talent through structured competitive play.
A dedicated research environment for Arabic-language threat intelligence, regional malware analysis, and Gulf-specific vulnerability research.
An executive programme placing senior UAE security professionals on the path to CISO roles in government and enterprise within 18 months.
The UAE Digital Economy
The UAE's digital transformation is outpacing its cybersecurity workforce by a factor that makes HackAE not merely useful — but nationally essential.
Who We Serve
HackAE talent and programmes are deployed across the full breadth of the UAE's public and private sector — wherever digital ambition creates security obligation.
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