CRA Joins Key Arab Spectrum Talks at 33rd ASMG Meeting
▼ Summary
– The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) participated in the Arab Spectrum Management Group meeting in Abu Dhabi from September 8-11, 2025 as part of Arab preparations for WRC-27.
– Qatar’s delegation actively contributed to technical and regional discussions, reflecting CRA’s commitment to joint Arab action and spectrum management working groups.
– CRA chairs the GCC’s fifth working group and presented unified GCC positions on WRC-27 agenda items during the meeting.
– Meeting sessions covered key ICT sector issues including IMT future, satellite communications, and navigation systems as part of WRC-27 preparations.
– The meeting supported regional coordination for common Arab positions and efficient spectrum use, with CRA reaffirming its commitment to continue working with regional partners.
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Qatar recently took part in the 33rd Arab Spectrum Management Group meeting, held in Abu Dhabi from September 8–11, 2025. This gathering served as a critical platform for regional coordination ahead of the upcoming World Radiocommunication Conference 2027 (WRC-27), where international spectrum policies will be decided.
Representing Qatar, the CRA delegation engaged actively in both technical and regional dialogues, underscoring the nation’s dedication to collaborative Arab initiatives. The team also contributed significantly to the efforts of Gulf and Arab working groups focused on spectrum management.
Notably, the CRA leads the fifth working group of the Gulf Cooperation Council, which addresses multiple agenda items slated for WRC-27. During the sessions, the authority presented the unified GCC perspectives to the broader Arab Spectrum Management Group, reinforcing a coordinated regional approach.
Discussions at the meeting addressed several pivotal topics for the ICT sector, including the evolution of International Mobile Telecommunications, advancements in satellite communications, remote sensing applications, and enhanced support for aviation and maritime navigation and safety systems. These conversations are integral to shaping preparatory measures for the 2027 global conference.
The event marked a major stride in regional alignment, helping to forge common Arab stances that safeguard both national and collective interests. It also emphasized the efficient use of spectrum resources to fuel technological development and innovation, while highlighting the CRA’s influential role in regional leadership.
In closing, the CRA reiterated its commitment to ongoing collaboration with regional partners to harmonize positions on international matters. The authority also emphasized its ongoing mission to strengthen Qatar’s standing in the ICT domain and to bolster the country’s role as a leader in steering the future of this dynamic industry.
(Source: MEA Tech Watch)
