{
  "id": 9721144,
  "title": "Saudi Arabia must maintain global tech leadership, says cybersecurity expert",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/saudi-arabia-must-maintain-global-tech-leadership-says-cybersecurity",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-25T06:44:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/saudi-arabia/gvrhdz67e"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr. Ahmed Al-Hussaini, Saudi Arabia's cybersecurity advisor, has stated that the country must remain a global leader in technology and continue to foster innovation. In an interview with Al Ekhbariya channel, Al-Hussaini emphasized the importance of upholding Saudi Arabia's position as a technologically advanced nation by pursuing further development and innovation. The cybersecurity expert noted that Saudi Arabia has consistently held the top spot in the Global Competitiveness Report's cybersecurity index for the past three years. This achievement, according to Al-Hussaini, is a testament to the Kingdom's progress, particularly in the technology sector. He further pointed out that as digital services expand, the responsibility for protection increases, especially considering the escalating risks associated with this growth.",
  "summary": "Cybersecurity advisor Ahmed Al-Hussaini says Saudi Arabia must uphold its leading global position in technology and continue advancing innovation.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}