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Kawther Haciane

Partner/Principal | Risk Consulting - Digital Risk, EY
Kawther Haciane is a Partner at EY leading the Digital Risk Practice in MENA. With 20+ years of international experience, she has developed expertise in managing complex technological environments and mitigating risks in many large organizations in Canada and the Middle East. Her career spans multiple industries, including oil & gas, financial services, healthcare, and IT consulting. Kawther's dedication to cybersecurity has seen her in pivotal roles such as CISO of National Bank of Canada and Air Transat. She has also led IBM Security business in GCC and Levant.
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

1 UAE Agenda 2025

Expert Panel: The evolving threat landscape

Discussion Points:

  • Emerging cybersecurity threats in 2025
  • The role of AI & automation in cyber defense
  • Future trends & regulatory shifts
Moderator:
Kawther Haciane | Partner/Principal | Risk Consulting - Digital Risk | EY
Panelist:
Nisha Rani | CISO | MMI ELR
Sarfaraz Muneer | Vice President Cyber Security Assurance | Mubadala
Hussain AlKhalsan | CISO | Zand
Vijay Velayutham | Principal Information Security Officer | Ministry of Energy
Dr. Jassim Al Awadhi | Senior Director | Digital Transformation | Du