Bahrain’s commitment to strengthening ICT data and evidence-based policymaking was highlighted as the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) participated in key international telecommunications meetings in Switzerland.
The TRA delegation took part in the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) 21st World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Symposium (WTIS-26), alongside sessions of the Expert Group on Telecommunication/ICT Indicators (EGTI) and the Expert Group on ICT Household Indicators (EGH) held in Geneva.
Held under the theme ‘Guiding digital policy through statistics,’ the events brought together global experts and ITU Member States to advance methodologies for measuring connectivity, digital inclusion, and emerging technologies – including artificial intelligence, satellite broadband, and 5G-Advanced. Discussions also focused on developing indicators to assess the ICT sector’s environmental impact and greenhouse gas emissions.
“Reliable and internationally comparable data is essential to understanding how the digital landscape is evolving and to making informed regulatory and policy decisions,” said TRA general director Philip Marnick. “Bahrain’s participation enables us to contribute our experience while learning from international best practices, particularly as new technologies such as AI, advanced mobile networks, and satellite connectivity reshape the sector.
Aligning with international measurement standards also ensures that Bahrain’s progress and investments in digital infrastructure are accurately reflected globally.”
The TRA’s engagement supports the kingdom’s alignment with global measurement standards, ensuring its achievements in telecommunications infrastructure and digital economy competitiveness are accurately represented on the world stage.
