Mubasher: Google Cloud has named Noor Al Sulaiti as the Head of Security Business Development and Government Relations for the META region.

Al Sulaiti will add her experience in the telecommunications and technology sectors to her new role, according to a press release.

She will bolster strategic partnerships with the public sector to leverage Google Cloud's cybersecurity solutions, including Cybershield.

The appointment aligns with the company’s commitment to boost its footprint in the region and safeguard governments’ digital assets.

Al Sulaiti’s key positions include the CEO of Ooredoo Oman, where she established herself as the youngest and first female CEO in the company's history.

Before joining Ooredoo Oman, she was the CEO of Starlink, a retail chain and IT service provider in Qatar. She also served as the general manager of Phono and FASTtelco in Kuwait.

Commenting on her new role, Al Sulaiti said: "Google Cloud is continuously helping governments around the world enhance their security capabilities and respond holistically at the national level to keep their citizens and critical assets safe, and I'm ready to lead the charge to bring these capabilities to the Middle East, Turkey and Africa.”