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Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today issued Royal Decree 65/2020, amending some provisions of Decree 69/2004 on re-structuring the Interior Ministry. Under the decree, a new clause (N'18) was added to Article (1) of Decree 69/2004 on re-structuring the Interior Ministry, as follows:

• “18 - The National Cyber security Centre, which includes: Chief Executive Officer (with the rank of Undersecretary), who is followed by:
• Deputy CEO for Cyber Operations (with the rank of Assistant Undersecretary), who is in charge of:
  • The Directorate of Cyber Protection.
  • The Directorate of National Response.
• The Directorate of Coordination and Analysis.
• The Directorate of Support and Computer Operations.
• The Directorate of Security Systems Development.
• The Directorate Follow-up and Education.
• The Directorate of Cyber Policies.”

The Interior Minister shall implement the provisions of the decree, which takes effect after its publication in the Official Gazette.