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Regulatory updates and type-approval news across the MENA region.
Tunisia: CERT Introduces Mandatory Wi-Fi Connectivity Testing
Tunisia’s Centre d'Étude et de Recherche de Télécommunications (CERT) has updated its Wi-Fi Type Approval procedures by introducing mandatory Wi-Fi connectivit…
20/08/2026
Saudi Arabia: New SASO Product Labeling Rules Effective October 1, 2026
The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) has issued an official circular referencing Article 11 of the Product Safety Law and Article 19…
12/08/2026
Ghana: NCA Updates Type Approval Framework for Telecom Equipment
The National Communications Authority of Ghana has finalized and adopted new Minimum Technical Specifications for telecommunications terminal equipment. These…
27/07/2026
Saudi Arabia Upgrades ICT Standards: New SASO 3114:2026 Standard Mandates 5G for Mobile Devices
Saudi Arabia’s push towards digital transformation has taken another major step forward. The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO), alongs…
14/07/2026
UAE: MOIAT Announces Enforcement Dates for New Air Conditioner Energy Efficiency Standards
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MOIAT) has officially released its announcement regarding the implementation and enforce…
22/06/2026
South Africa: ICASA Publishes Final Regulations on Dynamic Spectrum Sharing
On May 22, 2026 , the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) published its landmark final regulations regarding dynamic spectrum access a…
09/06/2026
Kenya Overhauls Mobile and Wireless Regulations: New Sample Rules, Mandated USB-C, and Expanded SRD Scope
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) has implemented a series of major updates to its Type Approval framework. These changes strictly enforce physical p…
19/05/2026
Pakistan PTA Authorizes Official 5G Launch
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially authorized major Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs)—Jazz, Ufone, and Zong—to begin 5G service rollo…
13/05/2026
Cameroon: Mandatory Sample Submission for Type Approval
The Agence de Régulation des Télécommunications (ART) has reinforced its Type Approval procedures, making the submission of physical samples mandatory for seve…
22/04/2026