Riyadh – Sharikat Mubasher: The Global Cybersecurity Forum 2025 opened in Riyadh on Wednesday, running from 1–2 October under the theme “Scaling Cohesive Advancement in Cyberspace.”

The two-day gathering brings together international leaders, policymakers, and experts to advance dialogue on creating a secure and trusted cyberspace that fuels economic growth, strengthens community resilience, and reinforces global stability.

Now in its fifth edition, the forum spotlights key themes including bridging global divides, shaping a new concept of the cyber economy, driving social inclusion in digital spaces, and unlocking emerging opportunities in cyberspace.

Participants are also exploring shared priorities such as deepening global integration amid rapid technological change, enabling the cyber economy to deliver broad-based prosperity, and expanding collaborative efforts to create a cyberspace that empowers individuals, societies, and nations alike.