Category: Bahrain

The Governance Committee, led by Mr. Muhammad Ali Al-Qaed, CEO of the Information and e-Government Authority, convened its seventieth meeting to discuss information technology projects and purchases totaling around 4 million dinars. Among the key topics were the development of Bahrain’s national geographic information base and upgrading infrastructure for geographic information systems, aiming to enhance data quality and decision-making processes through advanced technologies like GEO AI and BIM. Additionally, discussions covered redesigning Bahrain’s national portal and government app to improve user experience in line with global standards. Projects related to maintenance and support of government systems and educational tools were also reviewed, alongside updates on previous decisions. The meeting was attended by various government officials and experts in the field of information technology.

Official announcement

Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has published the Sixth National Telecommunication Plan. This plan was formulated by Arthur D. Little, an international management consulting firm.
The plan aims to reinforce the telecommunications infrastructure, provide high-quality services, encourage innovation and investment in communications technology, in addition to creating an attractive environment for innovative companies in this important field.

View the detailed plan here

Official Announcement

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Bahrain have announced that they have updated their Wi-Fi regulations to permit the use of 5470 – 5725 MHz in the 5 GHz band, & to enable Wi-Fi 6E using the frequency range 5925 – 6425 MHz

Official press Release details

Merge DWLF & M and TRA. Previously there have been 2 communication regulators operating in Bahrain. The ‘Directorate of Wireless Licensing, Frequency & Monitoring’ (DWLF&M), and the ‘Telecommunications Regulatory Authority’(TRA), will be merging and type approvals for all products will be issued by TRA moving forward.  Although the merger has not yet been officially announced