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Regulatory updates and type-approval news across the MENA region.
Pakistan Becomes First in Asia-Pacific to Adopt Wi-Fi 7
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially approved the use of Wi-Fi 7 technology. This landmark decision allows for the adoption of the new…
01/10/2025
Morocco Initiates 5G Licensing Process
The National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT) of Morocco has officially launched a competitive tender for 5G mobile network licenses . This key init…
23/09/2025
Oman Completes Nationwide 3G Network Shutdown
The Sultanate of Oman's telecommunications sector has successfully completed the nationwide shutdown of all 3G networks, officially upgrading them to the more…
05/09/2025
Algeria Awards 5G Licenses to Three Operators
On July 3, 2025, the Regulatory Authority of Post and Electronic Communications (ARPCE) officially announced the results of its competitive bidding procedure f…
13/08/2025
Kuwait Takes Leap Forward with 5G Advanced Launch, Eyes 6G Future
The Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) officially announced the launch of 5G Advanced technology in Kuwait, marking a signif…
24/07/2025
Egypt Banned Non-Compliant Mobile Phones Starting February 1st
Effective February 1st, 2025, Egypt's National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) began implementing technical measures to prevent the activation o…
14/07/2025
Qatar Mandates 2G/3G Disablement for Telecom Device Imports by End of 2025
Qatar has officially issued a significant new compliance requirement for all telecommunications devices imported into the country, marking a pivotal step in it…
09/06/2025
Oman Allocates 26 GHz Band for 5G and 6G Trials
In a move aimed at fostering innovation and advancing the telecommunications sector, Oman's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) announced on March 1s…
20/05/2025
New IT Regulations for Saudi Arabia via SABER Platform
Effective February 16, 2025 , Saudi Arabia has implemented a new technical regulation for "Communications and Information Technology Devices," significantly im…
12/03/2025