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CST Publishes the

Annual DRA Report

for 2024

The Communications, Space and
Technology Commission (CST) has
published the 2024 annual report
for the Digital Regulations Academy
(DRA), which aims to introduce the
academy, its inception and objectives,
explain its educational tracks, and
share its notable achievements
and training programs. The report
presents the Academy's methodology
in building its programs, which
began with benchmark studies of
over 40 organizations to detect best
practices, followed by gap analysis
in local and global markets. This
resulted in establishing four training
levels, starting from foundational and
concluding in executive level. The
Academy's outstanding achievements
during 2024 were also highlighted,
such as delivering 8 professional
training programs and two executive
programs, in addition to offering
its first specialized professional
certification within its programs - the
"Advanced Professional Certificate
for Compliance and Regulatory
Affairs Officers." The report revealed
key figures and achievements during
2024, with 421 local and international
trainees from 17 countries worldwide
benefiting from the Academy's
programs, along with 36 participating
organizations. The Academy delivered
its programs in partnership with
educational institutions such as
National University of Singapore
and Duke University, and global
organizations like the International
Telecommunication Union (ITU).
The DRA was established in 2021 by
CST to serve as a leading platform
for developing national capabilities,
enhancing regulatory capacity,
promoting regulatory innovation,
and collaborating with local and
international partners to build a
thriving and sustainable digital
economy.

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