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The UAE is fighting AI hackers with AI of its own
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Fusion42 · 24 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Since February 2026, the UAE has detected and contained a surge of AI-assisted cyberattacks targeting aviation, energy, financial, and education sectors, driven largely by Iranian-linked groups using AI to rapidly exploit security flaws. The Cyber Security Council confirmed these attacks have quadrupled since the war began, pushing the UAE to bolster its AI-enabled defensive cyber operations.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Security: Cybersecurity.
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You face rapid AI-augmented cyber threats that can exploit new vulnerabilities within hours, raising the cost of outdated security approaches. If your business depends on critical infrastructure or government contracts in the UAE or Gulf, upgrade to AI-driven defence tools without delay.
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