Build your trusted circle of C-Level peers

Leadership can be isolating at the C-Level. No one else within your organization truly understands the complexities you face. Gartner C-Level Communities are designed to bridge that gap, bringing together executives who know firsthand the demands of your role.

In the Middle East CISO Community, you will connect with peers who are willing to share their experiences, discuss practical solutions and collaborate on emerging challenges. By joining your local community, you will gain fresh ideas and perspectives, a trusted network of peers and the support you need to lead confidently in a rapidly changing environment.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Peer Connections
  • Catch up with familiar faces and build new relationships with colleagues in your community
  • Strengthen your trusted professional network with peers who understand your challenges
  • Establish a circle of peers you can call on for real-time guidance and ongoing support​
Peer Perspectives
  • Engage in candid, in‑depth discussions to address your most pressing priorities
  • Learn firsthand, practical approaches from peers navigating similar challenges
  • Validate your strategies through real-world peer experiences
Gartner Insights
  • Gain data-driven insights and field-tested best practices from Gartner analysts
  • Explore forward-looking strategies on critical issues affecting your role
  • Leverage Gartner insights and Executive Partner expertise to enrich peer conversations

Middle East CISO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the Middle East CISO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven By CISOs, For CISOs®.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Governing Body Members

Abdullah Al-Barwani

Omantel
General Manager, Cybersecurity

Mohammad Al-Safi

Kuwait Oil Company
CISO

Nasser AlGhamdi

Saudi Commission for Health Specialties
GM of Cybersecurity (CISO)

Khalid AlMaraghi

QatarEnergy
ICM

Ziad Alabboud

Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development - KSA
Cybersecurity General Manager (CISO)

Asem Alhusaini

King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology
General Manager, Cybersecurity

Rajab Ali

Alshaya Group
CISO

Mohammed Almutairi

MOMRAH
CISO

Mouza Alromaithi

ADQ
Executive Director - Information & Cybersecurity

Iyad Atieh

Alghanim Industries
CISO

Mohammed Azrak

Dubai Holding
VP, Information Security

Stephen Bala

Innovo Group
Head of Information & Cybersecurity

Jennifer Cigana

Mott MacDonald Group
Head of IT and Security

Zaher El Ali

Nextcare
Regional Head of Information Security

Abdulaziz Ghamdi

Ministry of Energy - Saudi Arabia
CISO

Kausar Mukeri

GEMS Education
VP, CISO

Anoop Paudval

Gulf News
Head of Information Security and GRC

Mohamed Ujaimi

KAUST
CISO

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CISOs today.

  1. Accelerate Exposure Management To Defend At Machine Speed
  2. Unify AI Risk Into Existing Cyber Governance Practices
  3. Optimize Cybersecurity Portfolios Through Outcome-Driven Investment Strategies

Upcoming Programs

In-Person

26 October 2026 | an evening

Middle East CISO Community Inner Circle

Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai

Join fellow CIOs for dinner, discussion, and networking in a relaxed, collaborative environment.

In-Person

21 April 2027 | an evening

Middle East CISO Community Inner Circle

Fairmont Riyadh

Join fellow CIOs for dinner, discussion, and networking in a relaxed, collaborative environment.

In-Person

26 May 2027 | 1 day

Middle East CISO Community Executive Summit

Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeriah

Connect with CIO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.

In-Person

September 2027 | 1 day

Middle East CISO Community Executive Summit

Connect with CIO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.

In-Person

October 2027 | an evening

Middle East CISO Community Inner Circle

Join fellow CIOs for dinner, discussion, and networking in a relaxed, collaborative environment.



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