Doha, Qatar: The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) concluded its participation in the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly 2024 (WTSA-24) in New Delhi, India, emphasising its commitment to advancing global telecommunication standards.
Led by Eng Ahmad Abdulla Al Muslemani, President of CRA, the delegation actively engaged in high-level discussions, highlighting Qatar’s capabilities, its pioneering role in the digital landscape, and its contributions to sustainable development worldwide.
During the two-week prestigious event, Al Muslemani, met with key leaders from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), including Doreen Bogdan-Martin, ITU Secretary-General, Dr. Cosmas Zavazava, Director of ITU’s Telecommunication Development Bureau, Mario Maniewicz, Director of ITU’s Radiocommunication Bureau, and Adel Mohamed Darwish, Regional Director for Arab States at the ITU.
Discussions focused on setting global standards that drive innovation, enhance security, and support growth in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector, all priorities integral to Qatar National Vision 2030. These meetings reinforced Qatar’s role in creating a connected, sustainable future on both national and international fronts.
During a collaborative exchange with Javier Juárez Mojica and Arturo Robles Ravalo, Commissioners of the Mexican Federal Telecommunications Institute, CRA shared its successful experience in spectrum management during FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Key meetings were also held with Ambassador of Qatar to India H E Mohammed bin Hassan Jaber Al Jaber, who visited CRA’s booth to learn about Qatar’s preparations for hosting the 2026 ITU Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26).
CRA’s active engagement at WTSA-24 underscored its alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030’s pillars, promoting economic, social, and environmental development through innovative and secure ICT frameworks. CRA is dedicated to fostering international partnerships that contribute to Qatar’s digital future, advancing the nation’s goals of sustainable growth and international leadership in telecommunications.
