The General Women's Union, during its participation in the World Summit on the Information Society, launched the 'Cyber Pulse Academy for Women and Family' to strengthen the role of women globally in safeguarding the digital space, in a step that reinforces the United Arab Emirates' efforts to promote international cooperation in this vital field.
The launch of the Academy represents an extension of the major successes achieved by the 'Cyber Pulse for Women and Family' initiative, which was established under the directives and generous patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, 'Mother of the UAE', Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation. It is the fruit of a strategic and exceptional collaboration between the General Women's Union and the Cyber Security Council.
The Academy will work to establish an international network based on the principle of social responsibility to promote a culture of safe and responsible use of technology.
Awareness
Noura Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Secretary-General of the General Women's Union, affirmed that the launch of the 'Cyber Pulse Academy for Women and Family' embodies an absolute belief that protecting communities begins with family awareness.
She added that the Academy represents an international platform for qualifying community cadres capable of transferring knowledge, to enhance awareness of women's social responsibility globally in the field of digital safety, enabling them to become active contributors to spreading a culture of safe internet use — supporting the UAE's efforts as an effective international partner in building a safe and sustainable digital environment for the family.
For his part, Dr Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Head of the Cyber Security Council of the UAE Government, said that the launch of the 'Cyber Pulse Academy for Women and Family' is in harmony with the UAE's vision of building a safe digital space. He said the Academy affirms that investing in cyber awareness is an investment in the security of society and the sustainability of its digital transformation, noting that digital risks are evolving rapidly and cannot be confronted by technical tools alone, but by an aware individual who knows how to protect themselves, their family and their environment. He added that through this Academy, a knowledge and training pathway is being established that contributes to raising the level of cyber readiness within the family and supports the role of women in spreading a culture of responsible digital use that transcends geographical boundaries.
Saloma Al Breiki, Director of the 'Cyber Pulse for Women and Family' project at the General Women's Union, explained that the Academy was designed to empower women to fulfil their social role with confidence and competence through a training model that combines awareness with practical application.
She affirmed a commitment to designing flexible training pathways that meet the needs of countries wishing to join the initiative, with the aim of building an international network of trainers specialising in awareness outreach. She noted that work is under way to equip women with the knowledge necessary to enable them to protect their families and transfer a culture of digital safety to their communities, ensuring that this awareness is transformed into a sustainable social impact that safeguards future generations.