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On 13-14 February 2026 in Tunis, KAS PolDiMed, together with SALMA Dialogue, hosted an expert workshop on cybersecurity, bringing together leading experts and practitioners from across the MENA region and Europe.
In a context marked by a intensifying geopolitical competition, accelerating digital transformation, and expanding cyber threats, the conference addressed cybersecurity as a strategic domain reshaping sovereignty, digital governance, and regional stability in the MENA region.
The discussions focused on:
- Cyber threat dynamics involving state and non-state actors,
- Digital governance frameworks and approaches to digital sovereignty,
- The strategic role of emerging technologies and the private sector,
- Prospects for regional and international cooperation in cyberspace.
The workshop enabled an in-depth exchange among experts and practitioners, generating strategic reflections to inform policy debates and long-term approaches to cybersecurity and digital governance.
Katja Christina Plate
katja.plate@kas.de
+49 26996 3598
Head of the Strategy and Planning Department