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A SNAPSHOT OF REGULATORY ACTIVITIES

IN THE SAMENA REGION

Algeria

The Minister of Post and Telecommunications, has emphasized the generalization of modern communication technologies and
the country’s commitment to expanding access to modern the digitization of government services, one of the important lines
communication technologies and digital services. This initiative of his ambitious program for the economic revival of Algeria,” said
is a key part of Algeria’s strategy to drive economic growth Minister. He emphasized that Algeria has mobilized significant
and achieve a leading position in the digital landscape. During resources and human capital to achieve its ambitious goals in
the opening of an International Telecommunication Union (ITU) digital transformation. After hailing a generation of young people
regional workshop themed “Towards Inclusive and Targeted imbued with national values, seeking to assert themselves and
Connectivity in the Arab Region,” Minister highlighted Algeria’s demonstrate their skills in all fields, through start-ups and medium
dedication to digital advancement. “Algeria has benefitted from and large enterprises, the minister said that these companies have
the political will of the country’s highest authorities, led by the adopted the digitization process and have perfectly integrated it
President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who has made in service of their strategies. (November 14, 2024) www.meatechwatch.com

Bahrain

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (The efforts to deliver exceptional telecom services to all.”
“Authority”) revoked IMCTelecom W.L.L Individual International (October 16, 2024) www.tra.org.bh
Telecommunications Services License (ISL) granted on 29 August
2006 and renewed on 29 August 2021. Accordingly pursuant to The 74th Information and Communication Technology Governance
Article 31 of the Telecommunications Law, the ISL granted to IMC Committee (ICTGC) meeting, chaired by Mohammed Ali Al Qaed,
Telecom W.L.L is revoked effective from the date of publishing Chief Executive of the Information & eGovernment Authority
the final announcement in the Official Gazette. For the avoidance (iGA), was held remotely to review projects and purchase orders
of doubt, IMC Telecom W.L.L is not licensed to provide any submitted by various government entities. During the meeting, Al
telecommunications services in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Qaed highlighted Bahrain’s impressive achievement in the United
(November 17, 2024) www.tra.org.bh Nations” eGovernment Development report 2024, where the
country ranked 18th worldwide. He commended the contributions
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Bahrain was of all ministries and government entities that played a role in this
recognized for its” Regulatory Enablement at the South Asia, success. The committee’s agenda included several important
Middle East, and North Africa (SAMENA) Telecommunications items, such as the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs, and Waqf’s
Council’s Leadership & Excellence (LEAD) Awards ceremony digital transformation project. This initiative encompasses the
in Dubai, UAE. In attendance were executives and dignitaries development of virtual notary and virtual court hearing services,
from the most prominent telecom operators, ICT providers, and aimed at creating a secure platform for conducting court hearings
regulatory bodies in the region. This award reflects the Authority’s and notarial services digitally. Advanced technologies like artificial
commitment to deliver world-class telecommunications services intelligence and blockchain will be employed to enhance identity
to the people of Bahrain. This recognition underscores the verification and ensure document confidentiality. The project
Authority's significant achievements in enhancing national fiber will also integrate with the eKey system and the government
connectivity and the advancement of multi-gigabit networks. notification system to maximize the use of shared services
General Director at TRA, Philip Marnick commented “We are provided by the iGA. Additionally, the committee assessed the
honored to receive this award, which recognizes our dedication Ministry of Electricity and Water Affairs’s mobile app project for
to making Bahrain a global leader in telecommunications market. electric vehicle (EV) chargers, designed to streamline payment
Our commitment to providing fast, reliable internet access to processes at EV charging stations. This initiative is part of the
every consumer has been the driving force behind our work. ministry’s efforts to enhance the infrastructure for electric vehicle
This award confirms the TRA team’s dedication and the ongoing charging across Bahrain. The committee also examined the

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