Middle East CISO Community
Inner Circle
26 May 2025 | Atlantis, The Palm
26 May 2025
Atlantis, The Palm
Collaborate with your peers
Join Middle East's top CISOs for an intimate networking dinner and facilitated discussion on key business challenges. Enjoy a relaxed evening of dinner and drinks with your peers to share best practices, make new connections and build professional relationships.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CISOs today:
Integrating AI in Cybersecurity for Enhanced Risk Management
Collaborating for Co-Ownership to Drive Digital Innovation
Focusing on Architecture and Innovation
Middle East CISO Governing Body
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the discussion topics and agenda, ensuring that all content is driven By CISOs, For CISOs®.
Governing Body Co-Chairs

Basim AlRuwaii
Saudi Aramco
CISO

Alex Constantinidis
QNB
Group CISO
Agenda
26 May 2025
17:30 - 18:30 Executive Networking Reception
18:30 - 19:30 Discussion Topics
AI in Action — Cybersecurity Strategies for Evolving Threats
Hosted by Palo Alto Networks
Haider Pasha
Chief Security Officer, EMEA & LATAM
Palo Alto Networks
Nader Al Ansari
Head of Group Technology Governance, Risk & Compliance
First Abu Dhabi Bank
Nikolai Belstein
CISO
Boubyan Bank
Georges De Moura
Group CISO
EDGE Group
Pierre Eid
Group Head of IT
Azadea Group
Shrenik Jain
CIO & SVP, IT for Middle East
Siemens
Sajid Lokhandwala
Group CIO
Al Khayyat Investments
Faisal Khaliq
Chief Digital and Technology Officer
Al Ghurair Investment
Shahab Siddiqui
Global Head of Cyber Security
Petrofac
Unprecedented AI advancements present both uncharted opportunities and complex challenges for organizations. With AI emerging as both a formidable ally and a potential adversary, cybersecurity remains top of mind as a critical priority. CIOs and CISOs are tasked with defending against AI-powered cyberattacks and finding ways to leverage emerging technologies to bolster their organizations’ cybersecurity defenses. By effectively incorporating AI into cybersecurity frameworks, organizations can protect critical assets and data while allowing for innovation in a secure environment.
Join this discussion to explore strategic approaches to continuous monitoring, adapting to emerging threats and fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness across the organization.
- What have you seen or heard from peers about AI attacks and the responses to those attacks?
- How are organizations evolving to better combat the evolving threats and increased number of attacks due to AI? How are CIOs and CISOs leveraging AI to improve incident response?
- How can CIOs and CISOs better communicate and collaborate with stakeholders across the business about developing proactive strategies against offensive AI threats?
- What key elements should be included in an AI governance framework to effectively manage risks and maintain trust within an organization?
- How can organizations foster a security culture that adapts to the changes brought about by AI and what role do CIOs and CISOs play in this transformation?
19:30 - 20:00 Networking
20:00 - 21:30 Summary Discussion & Dinner
21:30 - 22:30 Social Hour
Apply to Participate
Each application is carefully vetted to ensure members meet established criteria, preserving the quality of the network and enabling meaningful, peer‑level discussions among leaders from the world’s leading organizations.
Once you submit your application, a Community Program Manager will schedule a conversation to understand your priorities and interests and complete onboarding, including access to year‑round community events.
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