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of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. His
Royal Highness congratulated BNET for winning
the award for the Best Fiber Deployment Award
at a global level.

Plans and programmes
HRH Prince Salman was briefed on the BNET’s
plans and programmes and the company’s efforts
to attract specialized and skilled national cadres
to enhance its telecommunication services.
Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalifa and Shaikh Ali bin
Khalifa expressed their appreciation for His Royal
Highness’s interest in the telecommunications
sector, which supports companies operating in
this sector. His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin
Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and the Minister
of Finance and National Economy, HE Shaikh
Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, also attended the
meeting.

TDRA, DMA Sign MoU to Control Maritime Device Approvals

The UAE Telecommunications and Digital marine vessels exceeding 10.6 meters PCFC officials in leveraging TDRA's role as
Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) in length, in addition to all classes of enabler of digital transformation. We affirm
will improve the regulatory framework for commercial marine vessels operating our unwavering readiness to collaborate
maritime business operations to enhance within the territorial waters of the UAE. Eng with both federal and local entities in all
efficiency in the sector. For this it has Majed Sultan Al Mesmar, TDRA Director projects and initiatives aimed at shaping
signed a Memorandum of Understanding General, commented: “Our collaboration the envisioned digital future.” Sheikh Dr
(MoU) with the Dubai Maritime Authority with Dubai PCFC aligns seamlessly with Saeed bin Ahmed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum,
(DMA) of Dubai Ports, Customs and Free our shared objectives, in harmony with the Executive Director of Dubai Maritime City
Zone Corporation (PCFC). TDRA will lend "We the UAE 2031" vision and the directives Authority, affirmed that the MoU signed with
a streamlined and cohesive procedure for of our wise leadership. These goals TDRA to work closely with all government
acquiring the necessary authorizations emphasize the imperative of synergizing entities to streamline service application
for maritime vessels through the Dubai efforts to establish a cohesive digital processes for an enhanced customer
Maritime Authority. The MoU aims to ecosystem that fosters a knowledge- experience within the Dubai Government.
simplify the process of granting wireless based society and economy at the national Registration and licensing He indicated
device authorizations for recreational level. We highly value the dedication of that the registration and licensing of
marine vessels are subject to assessments
to verify their compliance with approved
technical specifications and adherence
to maritime standards, requirements and
regulations. These measures are crucial for
ensuring the safety of the vessels' users.
This collaboration coincides with a period
of substantial growth in the UAE's maritime
sector, characterized by an increased
demand for licenses and wireless device
authorizations. This heightened demand
necessitates more efficient regulatory
procedures than ever before. With the
implementation of this partnership,
stakeholders within the maritime industry
can anticipate a streamlined, effective, and
hassle-free licensing process.

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