Cybersecurity 2026

UAE

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Dubai

U.A.E.

Trends and Developments Contributed by: Muthmainur Rahman and Kajen Subramoney Ankura Consulting Group LLC

Oman

Saudi Arabia

Ankura Consulting Group LLC is an independent global expert services and advisory firm with more than 2,000 professionals across 35+ offices execut - ing projects in more than 115 countries. The firm delivers solutions that combine deep local market knowledge with international scale. Ankura’s data & technology practice helps organisations harness the power of information through advanced analyt - ics, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation. The firm provides innovative solutions for forensic investigations and regulatory matters when handling digital evidence and eDiscovery, while its visualisa -

tion platforms and predictive models enable faster, smarter decision-making. Ankura’s cybersecurity capabilities address the full spectrum of digital risk, from proactive services such as vulnerability assess - ments, penetration testing, and cloud security design to responsive measures including incident investiga - tion, breach containment and recovery planning. By combining deep technical expertise, cross-border collaboration, and industry-specific insight, Ankura delivers practical, scalable and future-ready solutions that protect critical assets, ensure regulatory compli - ance and unlock the full value of data for clients.

Authors

Muthmainur Rahman is a senior managing director at Ankura, bringing over 18 years of experience in technology consulting across EMEA and APAC. He previously built and led a Big 4 forensic data analytics

Kajen Subramoney is a managing director at Ankura based in Dubai. Over the past 23 years, he has worked globally in the data and technology field, with a focus on cybersecurity, eDiscovery, forensics

practice in London and later established a t technology practice for a leading full-service firm in the Middle East. At Ankura, he leads the Middle East technology practice, supporting clients in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. His work focuses on solving complex, data-driven and time-critical challenges, leveraging advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning and bespoke technology to enhance decision-making, strengthen compliance and improve operational resilience.

data analytics, digital forensics and AI. Kajen’s forte is analysing a client’s environment, identifying data sources, and developing a unique solution to address complex client issues, including responding to cyber incidents, building cyber resiliency and conducting data-driven investigations.

Ankura Consulting Group LLC Index Tower East Unit 1701 Dubai International Financial Centre Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 5856 24020 Email: Muthmainur.Rahman@ankura.com Web: www.ankura.com

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