Middle East Regulatory Policy Brief

Covering Governance, Awareness Campaign, Cybersecurity, Threat Monitoring, Consultation. Explore critical regulatory developments in Governance, Awareness Campaigns, Cybersecurity, Threat Monitoring, and Consultations shaping the Middle East’s digital and financial sectors.

Show Notes

This episode highlights significant regulatory updates across key sectors including Governance, Awareness Campaigns, Cybersecurity, Threat Monitoring, and Consultation in the Middle East.

In Saudi Arabia, the National Cybersecurity Authority is actively implementing the Cybersecurity Enhancement Program focused on protecting critical infrastructure during the Hajj Season 1447 Hijri. This program features continuous threat monitoring, dedicated incident response teams, cyber exercises, and awareness campaigns targeting both national entities and Hajj guests, supported by the national portal "حصين."

In the United Arab Emirates, the financial market regulator has launched a public satisfaction survey to evaluate the effectiveness of its awareness campaigns and improve future outreach strategies. Additionally, a consultation survey is open to gather stakeholder input on the regulatory framework for virtual asset activities, aiming to enhance transparency and investor protection.

Furthermore, the Abu Dhabi Global Market Financial Services Regulatory Authority (ADGM FSRA) has introduced enhancements to the insurance regulatory framework, strengthening governance, aligning with IFRS 17 accounting standards, and improving compliance monitoring.

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Articles mentioned:
  1. الهيئة الوطنية للأمن السيبراني تواصل تنفيذ «برنامج تعزيز الأمن السيبراني لموسم حج 1447هـ»
  2. استبيان مدى رضا الجمهور عن حملات التوعية بخدمات الهيئة
  1. Survey on the Virtual Assets Regulatory Framework
  1. استبيان الإطار التنظيمي للأصول الافتراضية
  1. 20260427 ADGM FSRA Implements Enhancements to the Regulatory Framework for Insurance AR.pdf

What is Middle East Regulatory Policy Brief?

Regulatory news, updates, and insights for countries in the Middle East presented by the Carver Agents team

Welcome to Carver's Middle East Regulatory Updates for May 04, 2026.

In Saudi Arabia, the National Cybersecurity Authority continues to implement the Cybersecurity Enhancement Program for the Hajj Season 1447 Hijri. This program includes continuous threat monitoring, risk assessments, cyber exercises, and awareness campaigns targeting national entities and Hajj guests. Key components require a 24/7 cyber operations center for threat monitoring and analysis, dedicated incident response teams, and maintaining an asset and service inventory through the national cybersecurity portal known as "حصين." This initiative aims to protect critical infrastructure and services during the high-profile Hajj event, thereby reducing cybersecurity risks and supporting Saudi Arabia’s national security objectives.

Turning to the United Arab Emirates, the financial market regulator has launched a public satisfaction survey running from April 24, 2026, to June 30, 2026. This survey assesses public awareness and satisfaction with the regulator’s awareness campaigns related to its services. The survey collects public opinions and feedback to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of educational materials provided. The results will be used to improve future awareness strategies.

Also in the United Arab Emirates, a consultation survey has been introduced to gather opinions and suggestions on the regulatory framework for virtual asset activities. This survey runs from July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026, inviting market participants and stakeholders to provide feedback. The initiative reflects the UAE regulator’s intent to enhance transparency, compliance, and investor protection in the rapidly evolving virtual asset sector. Feedback collected will be considered for incorporation into future updates of the regulatory framework.

In addition, the Abu Dhabi Global Market Financial Services Regulatory Authority, or A-D-G-M F-S-R-A, has implemented enhancements to the insurance regulatory framework. These enhancements focus on strengthening governance and risk management frameworks for insurance entities, ensuring compliance with IFRS 17 accounting standards for insurance contracts, and improving operational controls and compliance monitoring. This update aligns insurance operations with international standards.

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