Dubai Police has announced the launch of an ethical hacking competition, “Capture the Flag” (CTF), to discover top cybersecurity talent as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The contest, organized by the Cybercrime Department, carries total prizes worth AED 223,000.
The competition is divided into three categories: school students (AED 40,000), university students (AED 78,000), and professionals (AED 95,000). Online qualifiers will be held from October 5 until the end of the month, followed by finals at the Dubai Police Officers’ Club on October 25–26.
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In addition to the contest, Dubai Police will organize dialogue sessions, workshops, and a cybersecurity forum to guide students, professionals, and businesses. The force also launched eCrimeHub, a digital platform that allows residents to report online scams, fraudulent numbers, and suspicious emails. Authorities stressed that all reports are acted upon immediately to block and investigate cyber threats.
Officials highlighted that the initiative aims to build a resilient digital society in line with the UAE’s vision for safe and responsible technology use.
