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Regulatory updates and type-approval news across the MENA region.
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
Egypt Embraces Innovation: Updates to Telecommunication Regulations
The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) of Egypt has implemented two key updates to enhance the country's telecommunications landscape:Foll…
13/02/2025
Morocco Updates Type Approval Decision for Telecommunications Equipment
The Moroccan National Regulatory Authority for Telecommunications (ANRT) published a new type approval decision on January 20, 2025 . This decision introduces…
04/02/2025
UAE Introduces Energy Efficiency Label for Household Vacuum Cleaners
The United Arab Emirates has implemented a new technical regulation for household electric mains-operated vacuum cleaners, including hybrid models. This regula…
15/01/2025
Qatar Updates Class License for Short Range Devices
The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) of Qatar has announced an update to the Class License for Short Range Devices (SRDs). This decision aims to accom…
27/12/2024
Important Update: New National Conformity Marks and Performance Labels in the UAE
The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has issued a significant update regarding national conformity marks and performance labels through Min…
18/10/2024