Ahmad Abdulla al-Muslemani, President of the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), emphasized the CRA’s decade-long success in managing and overseeing radio spectrum usage in Qatar, fully aligning with legal frameworks. His statements showcase the authority’s pivotal role in critical sectors such as telecommunications, security, oil and gas, aviation, and maritime navigation.
Speaking to the Qatar News Agency (QNA), al-Muslemani noted that the CRA’s continuous efforts to issue regulations and grant licenses, permits, and approvals ensure the optimal utilization of the radio spectrum. This work has solidified the CRA’s central position in maintaining Qatar’s communication security and sustainability.
He highlighted the CRA’s instrumental role in supporting major local and international events, including the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, ensuring seamless radio frequency management for various stakeholders. Through these efforts, the CRA ensured uninterrupted communications and prevented radio interference during the event.
The CRA has also achieved significant international milestones, such as forging cooperation agreements with countries including Turkey, Morocco, the Gambia, Somalia, South Korea, and Romania, strengthening global partnerships in spectrum management.
Over the past ten years, the CRA has worked on ensuring the efficiency of Qatar’s telecommunications networks. A key focus has been managing the national numbering system, including the allocation of 11 million mobile numbers and 2 million landline numbers to telecom companies. Furthermore, the CRA has supported the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) and machine-to-machine (M2M) applications by allocating 300,000 numbers for these uses.
Al-Muslemani also noted the CRA’s contributions to advancing Qatar’s digital landscape. This included expanding the nation’s digital presence globally and improving its digital infrastructure and cybersecurity. The CRA has encouraged the adoption of Qatari Internet domain names and supported technological innovation, aligning with the country’s ambition to become a global leader in information and communications technology (ICT).