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Regulatory updates and type-approval news across the MENA region.
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
Nepal Releases Updated Frequency Policy 2080
Ranges Included: The policy expands the 5 GHz band to include 5.150-5.350 GHz, 5.470-5.650 GHz, and 5.725-5.825 GHz. Impact: This expansion is set to facilitat…
06/02/2024
Morocco Updates Technical Specifications for Terminal Equipment and Radio Installations
The ANRT's latest decision introduces several critical changes: New technical specifications: The decision includes fresh specifications for emerging technolog…
26/01/2024
Important Update: Public License for Short-Range Devices in Jordan
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) of Jordan has announced an important update to the Public License for Short-Range Devices (SRDs), effective…
17/11/2023
UAE Sets Global Record with Fastest 5G Speed
The remarkable achievement was accomplished during the second phase of the "5G-Advanced" trials, in collaboration with the country's leading telecom service pr…
14/09/2023