Chief Executive of the National Cyber Security Center Welcomes CTM360 CEO and Lauds Its Historic Inclusion in Gartner's Magic Quadrant

TDT | Manama

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His Excellency Shaikh Salman bin Mohamed Al Khalifa, Chief Executive Officer of the National Cyber Security Center, received Mr. Mirza Asrar Baig, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CTM360, to extend his congratulations on the company's historic achievement of being recognized among 17 leading global firms in the field of Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI). This recognition came in the inaugural Gartner Magic Quadrant™ report dedicated to this domain, published on the 4th of May 2026.

During the meeting, His Excellency commended this distinguished accomplishment, noting that it marks the first of its kind for a technology and software company from the Arab world. He emphasized that the recognition stands as a source of pride for the Kingdom of Bahrain and reflects the growing stature of Bahraini national talent within the global cybersecurity landscape. His Excellency further remarked that this milestone embodies the fruitful outcomes of the wise leadership and visionary direction of the Kingdom of Bahrain, alongside the innovation-driven ecosystem the country has cultivated, which has empowered national companies to compete at the highest international levels.

For his part, Mr. Mirza Asrar Baig expressed his sincere appreciation to His Excellency Shaikh Salman bin Mohamed Al Khalifa for the gracious reception and for the continued support that the cybersecurity sector receives from the National Cyber Security Center. He affirmed that this achievement is the culmination of a journey spanning more than a decade of dedicated work, and a reflection of the nurturing environment that the Kingdom of Bahrain has provided to foster and advance technological innovation.

At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides underscored the importance of strengthening collaboration between the National Cyber Security Center and leading national companies operating in this vital sector a partnership that contributes to consolidating the Kingdom of Bahrain's position as a regional and international hub for cybersecurity, and to advancing the digital transformation journey in line with the Kingdom's Economic Vision 2030. His Excellency renewed his best wishes to CTM360 for continued success and excellence, and for sustaining its role in elevating the name of the Kingdom on the global technology stage.