UN Chooses Riyadh for its First Cybersecurity Office

Riyadh has been selected as the host city for the United Nations Institute for Training and Research's (UNITAR) inaugural cybersecurity office. This new branch, established in the Saudi capital, signifies a global commitment to enhancing cyber resilience worldwide.

The UNITAR Cybersecurity Office in Riyadh will focus on critical areas such as training, research, policy development, and fostering knowledge exchange. Its establishment marks a significant step in the UN's efforts to address the complex and evolving challenges of cybersecurity on an international scale.

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cybersecurity is a global imperative that demands global cooperation - no country can build resilience in isolation.

This initiative also underscores Saudi Arabia's increasing prominence in hosting international platforms and supporting global endeavors. The Riyadh office joins UNITAR's existing network, with branches in Hiroshima, Japan, and Bonn, Germany, further expanding its reach and impact.

Michelle Gyles-McDonnough, Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UNITAR, emphasized the necessity of global cooperation in cybersecurity. "Cybersecurity is a global imperative that demands global cooperation - no country can build resilience in isolation," she stated, highlighting the collaborative nature required to tackle cyber threats effectively.

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We are pleased to launch in Riyadh the world’s first UNITAR office dedicated to cybersecurity, a choice that reflects the Kingdom’s role in advancing collective progress in this doma