The National Cyber Security Agency’s Cybersecurity Curriculum Project has won the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) 2025 Prize in the category “ALC10: Ethical Dimensions of the Information Society.” The award was accepted by Abdulla Al Sayed, advisor to the President of the agency, at the official ceremony in Geneva, Switzerland.
Al Sayed emphasized that the accolade reflects the agency’s ongoing commitment to enhancing cyber capabilities and promoting a secure digital environment across all segments of Qatari society. “Our goal is to build a cyber safe society equipped to face the challenges posed by rapid technological progress and to position Qatar as a global cybersecurity leader,” he stated. He also expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Education & Higher Education and the project team.
Dalal Al Aqeedi, assistant director of Cyber Security Strategies & Policies at the agency, highlighted the project’s competitive selection process, noting it surpassed five other global initiatives and garnered over 15,000 votes.
Implemented in the 2024-2025 academic year, the curriculum reached 214 government schools, 178 private schools, 39 community schools, 2 special needs schools, and 500 parents. Over 280,000 students received cybersecurity awareness education, while 353 teachers participated in training workshops.
The project has yielded significant educational outcomes, covering topics such as safe browsing, personal data protection, online risks, malware, digital safety, and raising awareness about negative digital behaviors including internet addiction.
The Cybersecurity Curriculum Project has also received the Cybersecurity Education Excellence Award from the Swiss Cybersecurity Institute, was featured in the UNESCO Global Education Monitoring Report, and was recognized during the International Day for Education by the HundrED Institute.
A core objective of the program is to promote digital citizenship—encouraging responsible, ethical, and safe use of Information and Communication Technology among youth and the broader public.
