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CRA, RIPE NCC Conduct IPV6 Training Course in Capacity Building Initiative

In line with Qatar’s Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6)
Implementation Strategy and as an essential component of the
ongoing joint capacity-building efforts, the Communications
Regulatory Authority in Qatar (CRA), in collaboration with the
Réseaux IP Européens Network Coordination Centre (RIPE NCC),
conducted a three-day training course on IPv6 from February
19 to 21. The training course was attended by attendees
representing Qatar’s IPv6 Taskforce members from Aspire Zone,
Qatar Energy, Ministry of Public Health, Hamad International
Airport, Sidra Medicine, General Authority of Customs, Carnegie
Mellon University-Qatar, Qatar University, Hamad Bin Khalifa
University, Qatar Foundation, Ministry of Education and Higher
Education, Qatar Airways, and the University of Doha for Science for welcoming and integrating next-generation technologies,
and Technology. The training was designed to equip participants including the Internet of Things and autonomous vehicles,
with the essential knowledge and skills required for a seamless securing Qatar’s leading position in the global digital landscape.
and successful transition from Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) We would like to express our profound thanks and appreciation to
to IPv6. It provided an in-depth exploration of critical aspects of RIPE NCC for their valuable collaboration and continuous support,”
transitioning to IPv6 such as configuration, deployment, routing, he added. “We are thrilled to champion the development of the
and security. It addressed the significance of IPv6 and its necessity local community in alignment with our strategic alliance with
for modern networks. The course offered foundational knowledge the Communications Regulatory Authority of Qatar. The strides
on planning IPv6 deployment and addressing strategies. “In line Qatar is making in the adoption of IPv6 are commendable, and
with our commitment to support digital transformation and our commitment to bolstering this momentum is unwavering,”
enhancing the technological infrastructure in the State of Qatar, said Dr Chafic Chaya, regional manager for Public Policy and
the importance of the training course offered in collaboration with Government Affairs in the Middle East at RIPE NCC. “By providing
the RIPE NCC becomes evident. This initiative is a cornerstone our members and the CRA with the necessary technical expertise
in our strategy to building the capacity of our technical staff and and services, we aim to facilitate a smooth transition from IPv4 to
enable them to apply the latest global standards in the Information IPv6 to meet the increasing demand for connectivity and support
and Communication Technology field”, said Ali Al-Suwaidi, director the growth and development of Qatar’s digital infrastructure.
of the Technical Affairs Department at CRA. “By focusing on the The RIPE NCC specialised training covers a wide array of critical
transition to IPv6, we aim to achieve sustainability and expand our subjects, particularly IPv6 and routing security, and is enhanced by
digital capabilities, while ensuring the highest levels of security and pioneering tools such as RIPE Atlas, RIPEstat, RIS and others. We
efficiency in network communication. This step is fundamental extend our heartfelt thanks to the CRA.”

PTA, Malaysian Commission Sign Letter of Cooperation to Boost Telecom
Sector

PTA signed a Letter of Cooperation with the Malaysian
Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) at the
Malaysia Pavilion during the Mobile World Congress 2024 in
Barcelona, Spain. MCMC Chairman, Tan Sri Mohamad Salim
bin Fateh Din, expressed his enthusiasm that the collaboration
between MCMC and PTA is strategically aligned with shared
goals and objectives, poised to bring undeniable benefits to
both nations. PTA Chairman, Maj Gen (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman,
emphasized the significance of cooperation for the advancement
of the telecommunications sector. He stated, “Our collaboration
with MCMC signifies a strategic alliance to promote the growth of
ICTs in both Pakistan and Malaysia.” The two sides will collaborate
on digital connectivity, proliferation of fixed broadband services,
satellite-based telecommunication services, network security and
Internet governance; Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things is anticipated to drive innovation, economic growth, and enhanced
(IoT) and others. This collaborative effort between PTA and MCMC connectivity in both countries.

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