Black Hat Middle East and Africa 2025 has concluded in Riyadh, further cementing Saudi Arabia’s position as a leading global centre for cybersecurity.
The event drew 40,000 visitors from 160 countries which included more than 500 exhibitors, 300 international speakers and over 200 hours of technical content, along with a major Capture the Flag competition involving 500 participants.
The event also highlighted increasing investor interest in Saudi Arabia’s digital sector, welcoming investors with a combined $3.71bn in assets and announcing more than 25 new investment deals.
Gulf Economist Staff Writer