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SAMENA COUNCIL ADVOCACY SAMENA TRENDS

WRC-23

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, is participating in
the WRC-23, hosted by TDRA-UAE in Dubai.
WRC-23 has brought together govern-
ments for negotiations on the allocation of
radio-frequency spectrum.

In a message delivered during the WRC-23
on behalf of the United Nations Secre-
tary-General H.E. António Guterres, it was
acknowledged that “Radio frequencies,
whether on Earth or in space, form the back-
bone 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."

ITU's Secretary-General H.E. Doreen the expectations and aspirations of our economy, led by the Communication &
Bogdan-Martin emphasized that “We are at peoples." Space Technology Commission (CST) of
an inflection point in tech history, and radio- Saudi Arabia, further stated that "We are
communications are at the top of the global Bocar BA, representing SAMENA Council grateful to policymakers and space industry
agenda... Equitably managed spectrum and and its community of Telecom Operators leaders for highlighting the importance of
the associated satellite orbits are among and Tech Providers, stated that: "SAMENA space sustainability, and for emphasizing
the best tools in our toolbox to make good Council extends congratulations to the on the requirements for shaping a sustain-
on our commitment to build a digital future TDRA-UAE on hosting and organizing able and prosperous digital future in this
that works for everyone and for our planet." the WRC-23 in Dubai. The Industry has age when both digital and space econo-
confidence in this collaboration between mies are integral to global sustainability."
Director-General of TDRA-UAE, H.E. Eng. the TDRA and ITU to help steer consen-
Majed Sultan Al Mesmar, anticipating the sus-building on radiocommunication The WRC is organized every four years
Conferences’ successful dialogue and matters that are very important for govern- by the International Telecommunication
consensus on critical matters that concern ments and Telecom Operators alike. As Union (ITU). WRC-23’s ongoing proceed-
the digital future, stated: "While today's negotiations on the allocation of spectrum ings, scheduled from November 20 to
world is full of challenges, this conference carry on, building an inclusive, sustainable December 15, are focused on updating the
comes to set the course and direct the digital future requires the right resources Radio Regulations (the international treaty
compass toward sustainable human devel- and timely enablement for all stakeholders. governing the use of spectrum and geosta-
opment by updating the Radio Regulations Through the efforts of the ITU and TDRA, tionary and non-geostationary satellite
and establishing international consensus and with the support of the Member States, orbits). The Radio Regulations ensure that
on the frequencies necessary for the particularly the regulatory authorities, we the use of the radio-frequency spectrum
coming era. With the broad horizons, it can hope for great outcomes from the is rational, equitable, efficient, economical,
brings in the fields of smart cities, digital WRC-23." and signal-interference free. Therefore,
economy, knowledge society, space and the ongoing review and revision of the
others, we are confident that this confer- Bocar BA, who also participated earlier in Regulations at the WRC-23, is critical for
ence will achieve the results that meet a session focused on the future of space supporting the introduction of new radio-

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