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Regulatory updates and type-approval news across the MENA region.
Bahrain Pioneers Wi-Fi 7 Adoption in the Region
Bahrain's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has made a significant stride in technological advancement by authorizing the use of Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.…
09/10/2024
CRA Qatar Announces End of 3G Services and Ban on 2G/3G Phones
The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) of Qatar has announced a significant step towards modernizing its telecommunications infrastructure. Effective im…
12/09/2024
Jordan Introduces New Type Approval Regulations for Telecommunications Devices
The Telecommunications Regulation Commission (TRC) of Jordan has implemented new Type Approval Regulations effective September 15, 2024 . These revisions aim t…
05/09/2024
Oman Implements Changes to Type Approval Certificates from August 21, 2024
Starting August 21, 2024 , a significant change will affect Type Approval certificates. The previously indefinite validity period will be shortened to a fixed…
12/08/2024
Pakistan Gets Faster Wi-Fi with Approval of Wi-Fi 6E Technology
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially authorized the use of the Wi-Fi 6E band. This is a significant step forward in Pakistan's wireles…
04/07/2024
Saudi Arabia Standardizes Charging Ports with USB-C
Great news for tech users in Saudi Arabia! The Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization (SASO) and the Communications, Space, and Technology Commis…
05/06/2024
Saudi Arabia Publishes New Regulation on Electromagnetic Compatibility for Electrical Products
The new Technical Regulation will define EMC requirements applicable to most electrical products, although certain products will be exempt from these standards…
16/04/2024
Testing the advanced mobile location feature for mobile phones entering the UAE market
The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has implemented new regulations for mobile phone approval. This article outlines the…
14/03/2024
Saudi Arabia Announces Major Updates to Key Technical Regulations
The updated standards cover a wide range of areas, including: Chemical and petroleum: 16 standards adopted from ISO and ASTM have been updated with the latest…
14/02/2024