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WRC-23 SAMENA TRENDS

SAMENA Council Represents its Terrestrial & Satellite Operator Community
in the WRC-23 to Witness Revision of Radio Regulations in View of Global

IMT and Space Sustainability Requirements

SAMENA Council, represented by CEO
& board member, Bocar BA, participated
in the WRC-23, hosted by TDRA-UAE in
Dubai. WRC-23 convened governments for
successful negotiations on the allocation
of radio-frequency spectrum, especially 6
GHz.

In a message delivered during the WRC-23
on behalf of the United Nations Secretary-
General H.E. António Guterres, it was
acknowledged that “Radio frequencies,
whether on Earth or in space, form the
backbone of advanced communications
for all of humanity. From education to
healthcare, from agriculture to climate
monitoring, expanding radiocommunication
services and bridging the digital divide are
key to reducing inequalities and advancing
the Sustainable Development Goals."
and its community of Telecom Operators mies are integral to global sustainability."
ITU's Secretary-General H.E. Doreen and Tech Providers, stated that: "SAMENA
Bogdan-Martin emphasized that “We are at Council extends congratulations to the The WRC is organized every four years
an inflection point in tech history, and radio- TDRA-UAE on hosting and organizing by the International Telecommunication
communications are at the top of the global the WRC-23 in Dubai. The Industry has Union (ITU). WRC-23’s ongoing proceed-
agenda... Equitably managed spectrum and confidence in this collaboration between ings, scheduled from November 20 to
the associated satellite orbits are among the TDRA and ITU to help steer consensus- December 15, are focused on updating the
the best tools in our toolbox to make good building on radiocommunication matters Radio Regulations (the international treaty
on our commitment to build a digital future that are very important for governments governing the use of spectrum and geosta-
that works for everyone and for our planet." and Telecom Operators alike. As tionary and non-geostationary satellite
negotiations on the allocation of spectrum orbits). The Radio Regulations ensure that
Director-General of TDRA-UAE, H.E. Eng. carry on, building an inclusive, sustainable the use of the radio-frequency spectrum
Majed Sultan Al Mesmar, anticipating digital future requires the right resources is rational, equitable, efficient, economical,
the Conferences’ successful dialogue and timely enablement for all stakeholders. and signal-interference free. Therefore,
and consensus on critical matters that Through the efforts of the ITU and TDRA, the ongoing review and revision of the
concern the digital future, stated: "While and with the support of the Member States, Regulations at the WRC-23, is critical for
today's world is full of challenges, this particularly the regulatory authorities, we supporting the introduction of new radio-
conference comes to set the course and can hope for great outcomes from the based technologies, systems, technologies
direct the compass toward sustainable WRC-23." and services and their growing spectrum
human development by updating the Radio requirements, while continuing to protect
Regulations and establishing international Bocar BA, who also participated earlier in the vital radio services that are central to
consensus on the frequencies necessary a session focused on the future of space the digital infrastructure. The ITU Member-
for the coming era. With the broad economy, led by the Communication & ship, in both national and global interest to
horizons, it brings in the fields of smart Space Technology Commission (CST) of pursue innovative technologies, mitigate
cities, digital economy, knowledge society, Saudi Arabia, further stated that "We are environmental impact, connect the uncon-
space and others, we are confident that grateful to policymakers and space industry nected communities everywhere, and
this conference will achieve the results that leaders for highlighting the importance of to help focus on land, sea, air, and space
meet the expectations and aspirations of space sustainability, and for emphasizing with a new spirit and new objectives, has
our peoples." on the requirements for shaping a sustain- embarked on this undertaking to help bring
able and prosperous digital future in this digital-led prosperity for billions of people
Bocar BA, representing SAMENA Council age when both digital and space econo- across the world.

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