DMCC Launches DMCC Cyber, a Dedicated Cybersecurity Vertical in Dubai
DMCC has launched DMCC Cyber, a dedicated cybersecurity vertical home to more than 200 companies, as part of the formal establishment of DMCC Tech, its overarching technology platform in Dubai.
Dubai business district skyline representing the launch of a dedicated cybersecurity business vertical
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has launched DMCC Cyber, a dedicated cybersecurity vertical, as part of the formal establishment of DMCC Tech, its overarching technology platform. The move comes as DMCC's technology sector surpasses 4,000 companies, now the largest and fastest growing segment within the free zone.
A vertical built for a maturing ecosystem
DMCC Cyber is home to more than 200 cybersecurity companies operating across cyber resilience, digital trust, data protection, identity, and governance, risk and compliance. It joins the DMCC AI Centre, DMCC Crypto Centre and DMCC Gaming Centre under DMCC Tech, with a DMCC Quantum vertical set to follow.
Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DMCC, said the new platform reflects the growing importance of cybersecurity in an increasingly digital world.
Who is already inside
The platform already counts globally recognised names among its cybersecurity tenants, including CrowdStrike, whose threat intelligence and endpoint detection capabilities we examined in our Microsoft Defender vs CrowdStrike comparison, alongside PwC, CYFIRMA and FPT Software.
Why this matters for GCC enterprises
For enterprise security buyers, a formally structured cybersecurity vertical inside one of the region's largest free zones signals something practical: easier access to vetted vendors operating under one jurisdiction, and a growing concentration of specialist talent inside the UAE. As Gulf free zones increasingly compete to host specialist technology clusters, DMCC's move reflects how seriously the region is now treating cybersecurity as core economic infrastructure rather than a compliance afterthought.
Part of a broader technology build out
DMCC Tech links its centres to more than 26,000 member companies across global trade, finance, commodities and emerging technologies, extending even to the space economy through satellite and earth observation data. DMCC Cyber's launch suggests cybersecurity is now viewed as foundational to that wider digital economy strategy, rather than a standalone specialism.
Layla Haddad
Cyber Policy & Digital Risk CorrespondentLayla Haddad covers cybersecurity regulations, data protection laws, and digital transformation initiatives across GCC and North Africa. She has worked closely with compliance teams, fintech startups, and government advisory groups. Her articles explore how cyber policy, AI governance, and privacy frameworks shape the region’s digital future.