31-07-2025
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31-07-2025
On July 18, the European Commission issued guidelines to help AI models deemed to pose systemic risks comply with the EU’s AI Act, which takes effect on August 2. These models, including foundation models from companies like Google, OpenAI, Meta, Anthropic, and Mistral, face stricter requirements due to their potential impact on public safety and rights. Obligations include risk assessments, incident reporting, and cybersecurity measures. Foundation models must also meet transparency rules like providing technical documentation and training data summaries. The move aims to ease regulatory burdens and clarify compliance ahead of the 2026 deadline. |
31-07-2025
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31-07-2025
On 11th July 2025, the Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) announced it is finalizing the rollout of a new Type Approval Management System to replace the existing one.
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31-07-2025
Kuwait’s Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) has announced the launch of 5G Advanced technology, a major step in enhancing the country’s digital infrastructure and paving the way for future 6G deployment. For more information kindly reach out to: typeapproval@5mglobal.com |
31-07-2025
As part of the Maroc Digital 2030 strategy, Morocco has launched a call for competition to grant licenses for establishing and operating 5G telecommunications networks. This initiative aims to enhance the country’s economic and social development through high-speed, low-latency 5G technology, benefiting sectors like industry, healthcare, transport, and agriculture. For more information kindly reach out to: typeapproval@5mglobal.com |
31-07-2025
The Sultanate of Oman has successfully completed the full shutdown of its 3G networks, transitioning entirely to more advanced 4G and 5G technologies. This process began in the third quarter of 2024, starting in less densely populated areas as part of a gradual implementation plan. In July 2024, 700 3G stations were decommissioned in the governorates of Al Buraimi, Al Dhahirah, and Musandam, followed by the closure of 584 stations in Al Dakhiliyah in December 2024. In January 2025, 864 stations were shut down in Al Wusta and Dhofar, and subsequently, 1,835 stations in the governorates of South and North Al Batinah and South and North Al Sharqiyah were taken offline.
The final phase saw the shutdown of 1,699 stations in Muscat Governorate by the second quarter of 2025, with the exception of a few stations around Muscat International Airport, which remain operational temporarily for technical reasons. This nationwide shutdown aimed to enhance telecommunications services, improve energy efficiency, and free up frequencies for 4G, 5G, and IoT technologies. As a result, over 5,600 stations were upgraded, leading to 99% 4G network coverage and 90% 5G coverage across the country, along with annual energy savings exceeding two million kilowatt-hours. Oman is now among the first countries in the world to fully retire its 3G network and transition to next-generation connectivity.
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30-06-2025
| The Dutch government has pledged €70 million to build an AI plant in Groningen, aiming to establish a European research hub for AI in fields like agriculture, healthcare, energy, and defense. Additional funding may come from the EU and the Groningen region, bringing the total to €200 million. Set to open in 2026, the plant is part of efforts to strengthen Europe’s digital independence and reduce reliance on U.S. tech firms. |
30-06-2025
| A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced the “No Adversarial AI Act,” a bill aiming to ban executive agencies from using AI models developed in China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. Sparked by security concerns, particularly around Chinese firm DeepSeek’s alleged ties to China’s military, the bill mandates the creation of a list of banned foreign AI systems. Exemptions would require approval from Congress or the Office of Management and Budget. |
30-06-2025
The Council of Ministers of Belarus has adopted Resolution No. 303, approving an updated version of the country’s Scientific and Technical Radio Frequency Regulations (NTRCh) as of June 6, 2025. For more information kindly reach out to: typeapproval@5mglobal.com |
