In an announcement that seeks to stimulate cybersecurity awareness, the UAE Cyber Security Council has announced that they have partnered with GISEC 2025 to create a Cyber Escape Room on a whole new level. This innovative and interactive element is poised to be one of the main draws taking place at the Gulf Information Security Expo & Conference (GISEC) – the Middle East’s most important cybersecurity event.
Taking place in Dubai every single year, GISEC Global brings together thought leaders, ethical hackers, government and tech pioneers in one of the world’s leading tech startup hubs to seek the answers to some of the world’s most intractable digital threats. The 2025 volume comes with a fantastic new angle with its inclusion of a live escape room for cyber education, providing an exciting and unforgettable learning experience.
What does the Cyber Escape Room at GISEC 2025 entail?
The Cyber Escape Room is intended to challenge participants’ problem solving abilities and teach them about the importance of cyber security threats and practices. Players will be presented with on screen challenges like phishing simulations, ransomware scenarios, and data breach puzzles. 
This interactive configuration is not only better because it promotes a technical state of mind but also because it promotes teamwork and critical thinking. By delivering that feedback and instruction from cybersecurity professionals as it happens, it becomes a more dynamic learning and training environment that appeals to professionals, students, and even government types.
To learn more about the world of cybersecurity, check out GISEC Global.
UAE CSC's Mission With the Escape Room
The UAE Cyber Security Council has for some time been dedicated to protecting the country’s digital infrastructure. Their participation at GISEC 2025 and the ‘Cyber Escape Room’ is in line with their commitment to educating people in creative ways.
Through gamifying cybersecurity learning Council aims to make it more fun for a broader audience, in particular, budding young techies and security newcomers. This is in line with the UAE’s national cyber strategy, where the main thrust is to construct a safer, stronger, and more confident digital society.
To know more about some of the efforts of the Council, you can check the UAE Cyber Security Council website.
How does the Cyber Escape Room improve GISEC 2025?
Cyber Escape Room at GISEC 2025 We make the Cyber Escape Room part of GISEC 2025 and make the event even more interactive and valuable for everyone. In addition to keynotes and panels, audiences will now have an opportunity to walk the walk.
A few key high points of the experience are
Real-world hacking simulations
Interactive team-based problem solving
Guided walkthroughs by cybersecurity specialists
Certificates of participation for attendees
As a principal resource of internal corporate training and public education, the escape room is used as an instrument for enjoyable and interactive cybersecurity courses.
Find out more about other activities and events in GISEC in our round-up of the Top Tech Events of the UAE 2025.
Final Thoughts
If you really want to feel what it is like to be a hacker carrying out “ethical hacking”, why not experience the UAE’s first Cyber Escape Room, beside the GISEC 2025, hosted in partnership with the UAE Cyber Security Council, which is no ordinary game; it is an educational game experience. In a world of evolving cyber threats, hands-on training is essential. This project shows that if we play and learn at the same time, we can have a lasting impact and raise important awareness across sectors.
A real ‘to not be missed if you’re interested in cybersecurity, work in IT or studying for your IoT or security qualifications. Do not wait to be a part of cyber education in the future.
