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SAMENA International Roaming Group (SIRG)
Background
The SIRG was created in November 2009 as an initiative of telecommunications operators in the South Asia-Middle East-North Africa (SAMENA) regions in order to effectively address many of the critical issues and challenges facing operators with respect to international roaming. The purpose of the SIRG is to demonstrate leadership and develop consensus among telecom operators in the SAMENA region to develop and shape appropriate initiatives with respect to international roaming. As part of the broader SAMENA Council, the initiative further aims to promote best practices and support growth and innovation in the telecommunications industry. The SIRG had its first official meeting on 14 December 2009 in Dubai, UAE.
SIRG Membership
Membership in the SIRG is open to any entity that is currently a telecommunications operator within the SAMENA region. Persons appointed to attend SIRG meetings shall be employed by and represent a telecommunications operator and must possess the requisite expertise in and knowledge of the issue of IRR.
SIRG Leadership
The SIRG shall elect from amongst its membership a Member who shall serve as Chairman and a Member who shall serve as Vice-Chairman of the SIRG. The Chairman and the Vice-Chairman shall each be elected separately to an initial two-year term. A performance review and confirmation of each officer shall take place at the end of each year. No person may serve more than two (2) full two-year terms of office.
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