UAE Ranks Sixth Globally in Exposure to Cyber Activity

The United Arab Emirates ranked sixth globally in the frequency of exposure to cyber activity, according to Microsoft’s 2026 Digital Defense Report, which highlighted rapid shifts in the global cybersecurity landscape.

The report pointed to the growing use of artificial intelligence, identity-based attacks and increasingly interconnected digital systems as key features of that changing environment.

Its findings come as the UAE continues to strengthen its ability to use artificial intelligence to support cybersecurity and protect digital infrastructure.

The ranking underscores the importance of cyber resilience for the country. However, the summary did not specify the types of activity behind the ranking or their impact on affected systems.

The developments place both the risks and defensive potential of artificial intelligence at the centre of the cybersecurity challenge, as the UAE expands its use of the technology to safeguard its digital systems.