Category: Saudi

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Dr. Mohammed bin Saud Al-Tamimi, His Excellency the Governor of the Communications, Space and Technology Commission, met with Mr. Carlos Manuel Baigorri, President of Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL), during his visit to Brazil.

The meeting focused on strengthening international cooperation in communications, space, and technology, and included discussions on regulatory solutions, enhancing digital infrastructure, satellite sustainability, and organizing joint workshops for expertise exchange. This collaboration aligns with the Authority’s efforts to bolster the Kingdom’s global presence in these sectors and promote innovative development.

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The Kingdom’s delegation, led by His Excellency Eng. Omar Al-Rajraji, participated in the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR24).This annual event, organized by the Telecommunication Development Bureau of the International Telecommunication Union, convened heads of national telecommunications regulatory bodies worldwide.

Discussions included high-level dialogues on reimagining regulation for positive social and economic impacts, fostering international collaboration, and sharing expertise among over 70 countries and industry leaders.

The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) has released the EMC Technical Regulation on November 17, 2023. The EMC Technical Regulation is set to take effect on May 15, 2024.

The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) has published the “Frequency Spectrum Regulations for Maritime Services”, which aims to regulate the use of the maritime radio services, raise the efficiency of spectrum use by organizing the channels for these services, and ensure international harmonization to protect these services from harmful interference.

In order to ensure optimal use of the frequency spectrum, (CST) has issued this document that includes the provisions and regulatory frameworks related to the use of the frequency spectrum for marine services, in order to achieve the following objectives:

• • Efficient use of maritime radio spectrum resources through effective interference management and promotion of emerging maritime radio technologies;
  • Coordination of national and international activities in all matters related to maritime radio spectrum including coordination with adjacent States;
  • Clear, transparent, comprehensive, forward-looking and non-discriminatory management of maritime radio spectrum;
  • Enhanced quality of maritime services provided in the Kingdom.
  • Continued compliance with international standards and regulations.

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The Communication, Space, and Technology Commission (CST) has issued its Roadmap for Using the 5.9 GHz Band for Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Systems.
The roadmap aims to define CSTs strategic direction to provide frequency spectrum needed for Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Systems in the Kingdom.

It includes:

• – V2X applications and types of communications
  – The development of V2X technologies
  – International regulatory approaches
  – Enable V2X communication systems in the Kingdom

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Saudi Arabian regulatory authority Communications and Information Technology Commission CITC has recently changed its name to Communications, Space & Technology Commission CST. On the 10th of November 2022 the cabinet issued decree No. 235 dated 07/04/1444H in which transferring the space regulatory sectors to the Commission, and change its title to Communications, Space & Technology Commission, recognizing the importance of integration of communications, space and technology.

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The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) published SASO RoHS regulations, Regulation will be implemented in a roll out phase with Telecommunication and Information Technology Equipment, taking effect December 31, 2022. Products in this category will be required to prove compliance to the RoHS Regulation as a part of Saudi Arabia’s approval requirements. 

Products placed on the market before the implementation dates are allowed a grace period and can sell for 365 days. After that time period, they must comply with the Regulation or they will be recalled. It is important to note that as a part of SASO certification, the validity period is one year.

A recap of the SASO RoHS roll out dates:

Small Home Electrical Appliances – July 4, 2022

Large Home Electrical Appliances – October 2, 2022

Telecommunication and Information Technology Equipment – December 31, 2022

Lighting Equipment – March 31, 2023

Electrical and Electronic Tools and Equipment – June 29, 2023

Toys, Entertainment Devices, and Sports Equipment – September 27, 2023

Monitoring and Control Tools – December 26, 2023