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ensure a better consumer experience. This includes access to higher resources to drive development and innovation, while showcasing
internet speeds, improved speed and quality for IPTV services, CRA’s leadership at regional and Arab levels.
reliable mobile coverage, HD voice calls, as well as facilitating (September 14, 2025) www.cra.gov.qa
the adoption of smart building solutions in homes, workplaces,
and public facilities. Service Providers will gain greater efficiency Qatar CRA participated in the 31st Meeting of the Cooperation
with streamlined processes and reduced challenges in deploying Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) Committee for Under-
infrastructure. Similarly, real estate developers will benefit from Secretaries of Post and Telecommunications, held on August
clear, standardized requirements that ensure smoother approval 18, 2025, in the State of Kuwait. The delegation was headed by
processes. (September 16, 2025) www.cra.gov.qa Engineer Ahmad bin Abdulla AlMuslemani, President of CRA. The
meeting aims to strengthen cooperation among GCC countries in
The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) participated the postal and telecommunications sectors, and to exchange ideas
in the 33rd Meeting of the Arab Spectrum Management Group, and expertise to keep pace with rapid developments in these vital
held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from 8 to 11 September fields, thereby supporting digital transformation and sustainable
2025. The meeting was held as part of the Arab preparations development across the Gulf region. The meeting included
for the International Telecommunication Union’s World discussions on several issues related to the development of the
Radiocommunication Conference 2027 (WRC-27). The Qatari postal and telecommunications sectors in GCC countries, as well
delegation played an active role in the technical and regional as following up on a set of previous decisions. The discussions
discussions, reflecting CRA’s commitment to supporting joint Arab also highlighted the importance of continuing joint efforts to keep
action. The delegation also contributed to the work of the Gulf and pace with digital transformation and to further advance sustainable
Arab spectrum management working groups. CRA chairs the fifth development and innovation in the region. In this context, Engineer
working group of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), responsible for Ahmad bin Abdulla AlMuslemani, President of the Communications
discussing several items on WRC-27’s agenda. During the meeting, Regulatory Authority, stated: "Qatar’s participation in this meeting
CRA presented the GCC’s unified positions to the Arab Spectrum reaffirms our firm commitment to the joint GCC cooperation in the
Management Group. The meeting sessions covered key issues postal and telecommunications sectors, which are fundamental to
for the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector, achieving regional development and integration. This also aligns
such as the future of International Mobile Telecommunications with the efforts led by the Communications Regulatory Authority to
(IMT), satellite communications, remote sensing technologies, and implement its strategy in support of the goals of the Qatar National
support for navigation and safety systems in aviation and maritime Vision 2030, contributing to enhancing the State of Qatar’s regional
transport. These discussions were part of the preparations for WRC- and international standing in the postal and telecommunications
27. The meeting was an important step for regional coordination, sectors, and making GCC cooperation a shared platform for
helping to shape common Arab positions that protect national and sustainable development and innovation."
regional interests. It also supported the efficient use of spectrum (August 19, 2025) www.cra.gov.qa

Saudi Arabia

Speakers at a panel discussion titled “Digital Diplomacy”, held on The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST)
the sidelines of the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR25) has released official guidelines to support organizations in Saudi
exhibition, affirmed that Saudi Arabia is a pivotal partner in Arabia transitioning to the national domain name (.sa). The
promoting international cooperation in digital policy, highlighting framework provides technical instructions designed to strengthen
that the Kingdom’s initiatives have strengthened regional and the Kingdom’s digital identity, improve the reliability of online
global collaboration through the exchange of expertise and the services, and promote secure use of national digital resources.
investment of shared capabilities. The speakers emphasized that The guide outlines multiple adoption strategies, including
digital transformation represents a cornerstone for building a more full migration, partial activation, or parallel use of the Saudi
advanced and sustainable future. They noted that centralizing domain alongside existing domains. It applies to all entities and
data and adopting modern technologies help improve efficiency institutions operating in the Kingdom, covering websites, email,
and direct resources toward areas that deliver greater benefits to and other digital services. CST noted that the initiative is part of
both society and the economy. They also underlined that the role its broader mission to empower Saudi Arabia’s communications
of technology extends beyond economic development to include and technology ecosystem. By providing regulatory and advisory
social and humanitarian dimensions. Modern technologies, they tools, CST aims to ensure national entities operate within a secure,
said, empower the elderly to remain active in the labor market trusted digital environment that reflects the Kingdom’s identity
and ensure that children can access information and the internet while supporting its digital transformation goals.
safely and effectively, thereby promoting inclusivity and equal (August 28, 2025) www.meatechwatch.com
opportunities. (September 2, 2025) www.spa.gov.sa

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