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of connectivity can be built. SAMENA Bocar BA, in his keynoted, WTPF-21 brought together policy-makers
Council suggests that the Policymakers from across the globe, providing a venue
and Regulators consider extending stated that Policymakers for exchanging views and knowledge to
the regulatory sandbox approach to and Regulators should create shared vision on issues arising from
understand and address new challenges consider extending the reg- the emergence of new telecommunication/
associated with cross-border data flows, ICT services and technologies. It is the
which are an integral part of the global ulatory sandbox approach sixth such Forum, previous having taken
connectivity system we have recognized to understand and address place in 1996, 1998, 2001, 2009 and 2013.
today for building a sustainable digital new challenges associated The Forum was convened at the request
future for all." of ITU Membership to discuss new and
with cross-border data emerging technologies. The Sixth World
BA also reiterated that "In the age of flows... Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum
collaborative regulation, policy and (WTPF-21) was due to be held on 16-18
regulatory approaches should aim to more we’d also need to focus specifically on the December 2021 in Geneva, Switzerland.
effectively address the needs of the Private need for reducing Taxation and incentives However, given the deterioration of
Sector, in particular of Telecom Operators. in investment, adopting future-friendly the epidemiological situation and the
The success of the Governments and Spectrum allocation approaches and announcement of travel restrictions and
the success and sustainability of the rectification of Spectrum Interference quarantine requirements in Switzerland
Private Sector are closely interlinked. issues and supporting innovation in the and many other countries, WTPF-21 was
Consequently, in support of the Opinions creation, adoption, and championing by only held as a fully virtual event.
adopted regarding future-oriented policy the government sector of the adoption of
approaches, it is almost inevitable that new digital services."

GO Joins SAMENA Council to Push for Cloud Services and ICT Solutions
and Revolutionize the Telecommunication Standards in the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia

Operators, Tech Providers, and specialist a reliable and competitive Cloud and ICT
firms, Bocar BA, CEO & Board Member services.” He also added, “Our commitment
stated: "GO is serving the community and is well aligned with SAMENA Council's
the telecom market by revolutionizing vision for industry transformation and
the telecommunication standards in the innovation through sustainability and
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and providing social responsibility”.
world-class services to its customers. GO
is playing an important role by optimizing GO Telecom is providing enterprises reliable
its resources to introduce world leading and competitive Business Services. GO Co-
technologies. GO is deeply committed Location Service offers accommodation
to deliver quality products and superb facilities, and within GO leading edge Data
services. As SAMENA Council continues Center environment managed by the latest
to contribute at both regional and global support and Network management tools.
digital development fronts, the role of its
diversified group of Members such as The company's membership in SAMENA
GO has become ever more important for Council will allow it to build long[1]
SAMENA Council announced that Etihad assisting in making our digital networks term relationships in order to support
Atheeb Telecom Co. ("GO"), a leading more resilient and more inclusive." and contribute to the growth of regional
telecommunications provider in the telecom industry. GO will be working
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia aiming to "GO is extending its commitment by closely with other Members on technical
become the telecommunication service joining SAMENA Council", said, Mr. areas and participate in discussions on
provider of choice by optimizing resources Yahya Saleh Al Mansour, CEO of Etihad key regional telecom topics with members
to introduce world-leading technologies, Atheeb “GO”. “This is an extension of our from the Middle East region. The company
has joined its membership of Operators commitment to serving both business also intends to leverage its position within
and technology companies. and consumer sectors by revolutionizing SAMENA Council for strategic partnerships
telecommunication standards in Saudi with regional telecom providers that are
Expressing his warm welcome to GO on Arabia with world-leading technologies. aligned with GO's vision.
joining the Council's community of Telecom GO Telecom is providing Enterprise with
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