On the sidelines of TRENDS Research & Advisory’s participation in the 56th edition of the Cairo International Book Fair, H.E. Dr. Mohamed Hamad Al-Kuwaiti, Chairman of the UAE Government’s Cyber Security Council, signed two books titled “Cybersecurity in the Age of AI” and “Applying Training and Simulation Models in Cybersecurity”, both published by TRENDS.
The book signing was attended by H.E. Mariam Al Kaabi, UAE Ambassador to Egypt and the country’s Permanent Representative to the Arab League; Dr. Mohamed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS Research & Advisory; Dr. Osama El-Gohary, Assistant to the Egyptian Prime Minister and Chairman of the Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC); Dr. Ahmed Zayed, Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina; Dr. Magued Osman, Chairman of the Egyptian Center for Public Opinion Research (Baseera) and former Minister of Communications and Information Technology; Dr. Hamad Al-Kaabi, CEO of Aletihad News Center; and Dr. Mohamed Salem, former Egyptian Minister of Communications and Information Technology.
The Age of Artificial Intelligence
Th first book, titled “Cybersecurity in the Age of AI”, which is part of the Strategic Trends series, sheds light on the unprecedented pace of change brought about by artificial intelligence (AI) systems. These systems have made managing societal transformations increasingly complex, as technological developments continually reshape laws, regulations and policies.
H.E. Dr. Mohamed Hamad Al-Kuwaiti highlights that the world is now heavily reliant on the internet, with human, social, political, economic, and military interactions all depending on it. He underscores that essential functions in work, education, commerce, and economic affairs cannot operate without the internet, which has become the backbone for managing critical national infrastructure.
Cyber Vulnerabilities and Threats
Dr. Al-Kuwaiti warns that the internet infrastructure managing these smart interactions is not without vulnerabilities and cyber threats. Although the silicon-based system and binary code used in computers and software have proven highly successful, this system may not serve as a sustainable foundation for technological advancements over the next 50 years. Therefore, he emphasizes the need to reassess the operational mechanism of this system to ensure a stable and secure future free from cyber threats.
Training and Simulation Models
In this English-language book “Applying Training and Simulation Models in Cybersecurity”, Dr. Al-Kuwaiti introduces the fundamentals of cybersecurity in the first chapter, covering key concepts such as different types of cybersecurity (network security, information security, and operational security) and highlighting their importance in protecting various aspects of digital infrastructure.

In the second chapter, he explores the role of training and simulation in enhancing cybersecurity capabilities. Dr. Al-Kuwaiti emphasizes that training and simulation are crucial for preparing institutions to effectively respond to cyberattacks.