The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), representing the State of Qatar, took part in the 48th meeting of the Technical Committee of the Telecommunications Technical Bureau at the GCC General Secretariat, held in Bahrain from January 20 to 22, 2026. The meeting brought together telecom regulators and technical experts from GCC member states to coordinate regional priorities on wireless communications and radio spectrum management.
The session serves as a key regional platform for aligning technical and regulatory approaches among GCC countries, supporting unified regional positions at Arab and international forums and strengthening collective engagement in global regulatory processes amid rapid technological change.
During the meeting, the Qatari delegation made several technical contributions, including presenting a consensus working paper on the 6 GHz frequency band. The paper addressed rising demand for wireless services and stressed the need for balanced, forward-looking spectrum allocation that supports innovation while ensuring long-term sustainability.
Qatar also submitted a working paper on applications installed on certain mobile devices, examining regulatory and technical considerations related to network performance, consumer protection, and compliance with national frameworks. In addition, the delegation presented a paper on harmful interference affecting positioning systems, outlining associated challenges and potential mitigation measures.
The meeting also provided an opportunity for Qatar to highlight its hosting of the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2026, reaffirming the country’s readiness to contribute to global ICT decision-making and its commitment to inclusive, secure, and future-ready digital development.
CRA’s participation underscored its ongoing role in strengthening regional cooperation, supporting spectrum harmonisation, and advancing shared GCC objectives in wireless communications.
