Dubai Police has launched a new bilingual cybercrime awareness platform—ecrimehub.gov.ae—to combat the growing threat of online fraud and digital misconduct in the UAE. Available in Arabic and English, the portal aims to educate individuals and organizations on how to recognize, avoid, and report cybercrimes.
This initiative aligns with the UAE’s national digital transformation agenda and reinforces its commitment to providing a secure online ecosystem for residents, visitors, and businesses.
Official Announcement: Dubai Police via WAM
Visit the platform: eCrime Hub by Dubai Police
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Why This Matters to Businesses
Cybercrime is not just a consumer issue. For businesses operating in or through the UAE, especially in sectors handling sensitive data—finance, healthcare, retail, logistics—the risks are considerable. The e-Crime Hub now provides the private sector with a trusted, government-run knowledge base to build awareness, develop internal protocols, and improve response times to cyber threats.
5 Key Implications for Corporate Stakeholders
Free Employee Training Resource
The platform offers guides, checklists, videos, and infographics that can be directly integrated into your cybersecurity awareness programs. Topics include:
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- Social engineering and phishing
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- Malware and ransomware
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- QR code fraud
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- Job offer and fake delivery scams
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Step-by-Step Incident Reporting Guidance
The portal simplifies the cyber incident reporting process. It offers detailed workflows for businesses and individuals, including:
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- Documentation steps
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- Contact points with Dubai Police
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- Recovery advice
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→ Report a Cybercrime
→ Learn How to Report a Cybercrime
Supports Compliance with Federal Law No. 34 of 2021
The platform complements the UAE’s Cybercrime Law by translating legal obligations into practical steps for day-to-day operations. It helps businesses understand how their responsibilities extend to:
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- Employee digital conduct
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- Platform misuse
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- Failure to prevent fraud
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Alignment with the UAE’s Information Assurance Standards
The platform’s best practices are consistent with the TDRA’s Information Assurance Regulations (TDRA, 2023). This assists IT departments and DPOs in aligning with national requirements for:
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- Network defense
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- Data classification and protection
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- Business continuity measures
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Public-Private Collaboration Opportunity
Businesses can collaborate with Dubai Police by participating in awareness campaigns or providing feedback on evolving threats. This positions your company not only as a cyber-responsible entity but also a stakeholder in national digital security.
Final Thoughts
Cybercrime is evolving fast—and so is the UAE’s infrastructure to combat it. The e-Crime Hub is a timely, accessible tool for organizations seeking to stay ahead of malicious actors, align with local laws, and protect stakeholder trust.
Benoy Jacob is a journalist-turned-business consultant, currently serving as the Director of Client Relations at ATB Corporate in Abu Dhabi. With a keen eye for market trends and business strategy, he helps companies expand, build strategic partnerships, and optimize their operations in the UAE. Benoy brings a unique perspective on economic policies, trade ecosystems, and investment opportunities in Abu Dhabi and the wider MENA region.