- MoU establishes a framework to strengthen cyber resilience, knowledge sharing and preparedness against evolving digital threats
- Selection reflects confidence in Shory’s cybersecurity expertise and supports the UAE’s national cybersecurity and secure digital transformation priorities
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 21 October 2026: Shory, one of the fastest growing insurtechs in the region, has been selected as a cybersecurity provider to the UAE Cyber Security Council, bringing its cybersecurity expertise and capabilities into a national framework focused on cyber resilience and preparedness.
Formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the collaboration establishes a framework for Shory and the Council to exchange expertise, strengthen preparedness and support responses to emerging cyber threats.
The agreement marks an important milestone for Shory and strengthens its position within the UAE’s cybersecurity landscape. It also supports wider national efforts to build a secure and trusted digital environment as the UAE continues to advance its digital transformation ambitions.
Through the collaboration, Shory will contribute its cybersecurity expertise and capabilities while supporting greater knowledge and threat intelligence sharing. The exchange is expected to strengthen preparedness and enable more effective responses as the nature and complexity of digital threats continue to evolve.
Aoun Al Smadi, CEO of Shory UAE, said: “Cybersecurity is inseparable from the trust our customers and partners place in digital services. As an AI-driven business operating in a highly connected ecosystem, we see first-hand how quickly the risk landscape is changing. This collaboration gives us the opportunity to contribute the expertise we have built within Shory to a wider national effort, while learning and sharing knowledge across the UAE’s cybersecurity ecosystem. Ultimately, stronger cyber resilience benefits every organisation and individual participating in the digital economy.”
The agreement demonstrates the role public private collaboration can play in strengthening national cyber resilience and supporting secure digital transformation in the UAE.
Shory is a First.tech company and part of Judan Financial Holding, IHC’s dedicated financial services platform.
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About Shory:
Shory is a fully digital AI-driven Insurtech platform offering car, home, health and pet insurance in the UAE and is part of the First.tech ecosystem. It enables customers to compare policies from leading providers and receive instant coverage through a single application.Shory is designed to make insurance simpler and more accessible, delivering convenience and transparency through digital brokerage services that transform the way individuals and businesses access and manage insurance through technology. With strong strategic backing and regional scale, the company works closely with government and private entities to support digital transformation agendas. Shory forms part of Judan Financial Holding, IHC’s dedicated financial service