Manama: Based on Royal Decree (30) of 2024 transferring the affiliation of the National Cybersecurity Centre to the Supreme Defence Council, and Royal Decree (17) of 2025 concerning the centre, Lieutenant General His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor, Commander of the Royal Guard, and Secretary General of the Supreme Defence Council, issued Decision (2) of 2025 appointing directors at the National Cybersecurity Centre, following the recommendation of the centre's Chief Executive Officer.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the decision announced the appointment of several directors within the National Cybersecurity Centre. Ahmed Isa Ahmed Abulfateh has been appointed as the Director of the National Response Directorate, while Ali Mohammed Ahmed Al Zayani will serve as the Director of the Cyber Defence Directorate.
Further appointments include Shaikha Manar bint Abdulla bin Ali Al Khalifa as the Director of the Systems Development and Artificial Intelligence Directorate, and Yousef Mohamed Ali Muthanna as Director of the Cyber Governance Directorate. Salman Duaij Khalifa Al Yasi will lead the Information Systems Operations Directorate.
Noof Juma Rashid Al Jowder has been named Director of the Resources and Services Directorate, with Jawaher Jasim Mohamed Al Khaja taking on the role of Director of the Cyber Awareness and Training Directorate. Budoor Ahmed Ali Al Kuwari will serve as the Director of the Follow-up and Coordination Directorate.
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Cybersecurity Centre is tasked with implementing the provisions of this decision, which takes effect from the date of issuance.