This episode covers key regulatory developments impacting the Middle East’s Hajj 1447H season, cybersecurity enhancements, national readiness, artificial intelligence governance, and capital market oversight.

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) released a comprehensive Supervisory Toolkit targeting AI systems in capital markets. This toolkit addresses the AI lifecycle, including governance, risk management, third-party risks, disclosure, recordkeeping, and reporting duties for regulated entities. IOSCO emphasizes the importance of monitoring AI adoption to mitigate complexity, transparency issues, and cyber threats, supporting investor protection and market integrity.

In Saudi Arabia, the National Cybersecurity Authority has launched a robust cybersecurity program for the 1447 Hijri Hajj season. This initiative includes four main tracks: continuous threat monitoring via a 24/7 cyber operations center, risk assessments, cyber exercises, and awareness campaigns involving over 300 national entities. The program focuses on securing critical infrastructure and services for pilgrims, deploying specialized incident response teams, and maintaining an inventory of Hajj-related assets and technical systems to strengthen the national cybersecurity posture during this significant event.

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1. IOSCO publishes AI Supervisory Toolkit

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