UAE CSC and Honeywell collaborate to build cyber resilience

The UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) and Honeywell are joining forces to develop advanced cybersecurity programmes across the country, with the aim of building local cyber resilience capabilities

Through this collaboration, CSC and Honeywell will work to localise cyber services, advance capacity-building initiatives, and support the development of forward-looking cyber policies aligned with national frameworks. Using their combined advanced technologies, they will drive innovative OT cyber solutions aimed at safeguarding critical industrial infrastructure in the UAE.

Honeywell plays a key role in advancing industrial cybersecurity across the Middle East by delivering localised solutions that enable organisations to address evolving threats. Honeywell’s latest 2025 Cyber Threat Report found a 46% increase in ransomware extortion incidents globally during the most recent reporting period, while 55% of self-reported cybersecurity incidents in 2024 were direct attacks on operational technology.

Through its local Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, Honeywell will provide training, advanced cybersecurity solutions, and support key sectors such as energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure, helping companies to respond effectively to an increasingly complex and evolving threat landscape.

His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, head of Cybersecurity for the UAE Government, said, "This collaboration reflects the Cyber Security Council’s commitment to continuing and strengthening cooperation with leading global technology companies to enhance cyber resilience, develop local expertise, and ensure the UAE maintains its leadership at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation."

"In an increasingly interconnected and digital world, strengthening cybersecurity capabilities is essential to protect national infrastructure and enable sustainable economic growth. As sectors in the UAE become more interconnected and the convergence between information technology and operational technology accelerates, the need to safeguard critical industrial infrastructure from escalating cyber threats becomes more pressing."

Uygar Doyuran, vice president and general manager of Honeywell Process Automation in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa, added, "Our collaboration with the Cyber Security Council reinforces Honeywell’s commitment to supporting the UAE’s industrial and digital transformation priorities. By combining our global cybersecurity expertise with strong local capabilities, we are helping organisations across critical sectors enhance resilience, protect industrial operations, and build the skills needed to counter evolving cyber threats".