The manufacturing industry in the UAE and MENA is undergoing a strategic renaissance. With manufacturing already accounting for nearly 10% of the UAE’s GDP and over 50% of non-oil exports, the sector spans critical sub-industries including food and beverage, chemicals, metals, and advanced machinery. Across MENA, manufacturing contributes 14% to regional GDP, positioning the region as an emerging global production hub. As manufacturers adopt automation, AI, and smart factory models, cybersecurity threats, ranging from intellectual property theft to OT system breaches, are intensifying. Clients now seek partners who can secure digital supply chains, protect industrial control systems, and ensure compliance with PDPL, GDPR, and sector-specific standards.

How RSM Helps:

RSM UAE delivers cybersecurity consulting and professional services tailored to the manufacturing sector’s evolving risk landscape. By embedding security into production lifecycles and digital infrastructure, we empower manufacturers to innovate safely, safeguard operational continuity, and compete globally with confidence.

Case Study:

For one of the largest beverage manufacturers in the MENA region, we delivered the following cybersecurity and IT risk assessment services:

  • Conducted IT and OT cybersecurity maturity assessments.
  • Performed an ISO 27001 gap assessment and developed a roadmap for compliance.
  • Prepared IT security policy and procedure documentation.
  • Carried out an SAP access control review.
  • Executed VAPT exercises and cyber drills.


Ensure operational continuity with industrial-strength cyber protection.