
Faisal Khan
Associate Director Information Security and Compliance, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)
Faisal Khan is an accomplished cybersecurity leader and the Associate Director of Information Security and Compliance at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). With extensive experience in cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance, Faisal plays a pivotal role in securing one of the region’s most prominent exhibition and events organizations.
Recognized among the Top 100 Cybersecurity Leaders in the Middle East, Faisal’s expertise spans cyber risk management, security governance, and regulatory compliance. His contributions have been instrumental in DWTC earning prestigious industry accolades, including the Excellence in CISO Leadership, Cybersecurity Excellence and Best Cybersecurity Risk Management Award.
Faisal was honoured as the Global Champion 2024 at the World CIO 200 Grand Finale in South Africa, further solidifying his reputation as a leader in the field. Passionate about innovation and continuous learning, he actively engages with industry trends, mentors upcoming security professionals, and speaks at major cybersecurity conferences.
As an Ambassador for the Global CISO Forum, Faisal is dedicated to shaping the future of cybersecurity through thought leadership, collaboration, and cutting-edge security strategies.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
1 UAE Agenda 2025
Expert Panel: AI & threat intelligence – A game changer?
Discussion Points:
- How AI enhances real-time threat detection
- Balancing automation & human expertise
- Challenges in AI-driven cybersecurity strategies
Faisal Khan | Associate Director Information Security & Compliance | Dubai World Trade Centre
Panelist:
Ahmad Fida | Regional Sales Director | LinkShadow
Zahid Altaf | Senior Manager Data Protection and Security | Majid Al Futtaim Holding
Padam Kafle | Head of Innovation | Aster DM Healthcare
Kausar Mukeri | Vice President , Chief Information Security Officer ( Ciso ) | GEMS Education
Saquib Farooq Malik | Head of Security | Al Tamimi & Company