Minister of Transport and Communications, H E Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti, yesterday said that the Ministry was set to launch an online system for licensing of telecommunications and radio equipment.
“We are launching an electronic registration system soon for licensing of telecommunications equipment and radio devices. The applicants will also pay licence-fee online. It will convert the current 2-3 day long process into a ten minute job,” the minister told the media after inaugurating CRA’s National Monitoring Centre.
Earlier, the Minister inaugurated CRA’s National Monitoring Center – equipped with Automated Spectrum Monitoring System (ASMS) and the Automated Frequency Management System (AFMS).
On newly launched systems, the minister said that with the help of ASMS and AFMS, all devices causing disruption in frequency and spectrum either possessed legally or illegally would be detected with their exact location.
He said that CRA’s Monitoring Centre would help organize the telecom sector of Qatar. “With these systems, we can catch violations. It is very important to regulate telecom sector using reliable information through indigenous sources,” he said.
The National Monitoring Center (NMC) established by CRA is the central command and control center for integrated network of Fixed and Mobile Monitoring stations in Qatar. NMC is equipped with customized software clients/ tools, integrated with servers of the monitoring sites, for performing operations of all monitoring sites.
Addressing the launch ceremony, the minister said: “The two systems which have been launched today are one of main infrastructure that Qatar invests in to improve the overall performance of the institutions and government entities for their interest, and to enhance economy and community benefits by using advanced and innovative technologies. Using the advanced technologies on a large scale in government work field has become an integral part of the work effective management.”
“Today we see a great example as CRA is launching advanced systems classified as the first of its kind in the region, these systems with no doubt will be part of Qatar’s international achievements and part of the future preparations to host major international events,” the minister added.
Source: https://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/18/01/2017/Online-licensing-of-telecom-equipment-soon