05-09-2022
Saudi Arabia’s Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) informs that the new Frequency Licensing Fee Regulation has recently entered into force, pursuant to the Decision of the Council of Ministers No. 632 dated June 14, 2022. This regulation applies to all frequencies and aims to support the financing of wireless technologies and ease access to underserved radio frequency ranges.
Official Document you may access here
10-08-2022
The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) announce new RoHS requirements. The country has decided to issue a Regulation on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) to be followed by relevant manufacturers and importers of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE).
Product categories that will be affected by this regulation include:·
Dates of the Mandatory Application for Product Categories Covered by the Scope of Technical Regulation:
| CATEGORY | Dates of the mandatory application for product category in scope of technical regulation |
|---|---|
| Small Electrical Household Appliances | 04/07/2022 |
| Large Electrical Household Appliances | 02/10/2022 |
| Telecommunication & Information Technology equipment | 31/12/2022 |
| Lighting Equipment | 31/03/2023 |
| Toys,Entertainment devices and tools,and Sports equipment | 23/07/2023 |
| Tools for Monitor,Measurement and Control | 26/12/2023 |
Official Document you may access here
19-07-2022
The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) open public consultation for Spectrum use regulation for Amateur Radio Services. This document allocates and regulates the use of spectrum for amateur radio service.
The maximum allowable level of spurious emissions, relative to the transmitted power are :
* Using frequencies ≤ 30 MHz should be 40 dB less than the average power in the necessary transmission bandwidth, provided that this power does not exceed 50 mW
* Using frequencies > 30 MHz should be 60 dB less than the average power in the necessary transmission bandwidth, provided that this power does not exceed 1 mW
There are two categories of Amateur Radio License. The category determines which frequency bands the Radio Amateur is Permitted to transmit on :
* Full License: Allows the Radio Amateur to transmit and receive on all the frequency bands allowed for the Amateur Service in the KSA
* Foundation License: Allows the Radio Amateur to only transmit on frequency bands above 30 MHz
Attachments:
Amateur Radio Service Regulation
Public Consultation- Amateur Radio Service Regulation
Public consultation open until 7 Aug 2022
08-06-2022
The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) Authorities Kingdom of Saudi Arabia issue new regulation for licensing of Telecommunication devices, CITC Enhance the security of the radiocommunication sector at the private level.
Recently, CITC of Saudi Arabia has amended “Regulations for licensing communications and information technology devices”. Amendments concerns regulations in the private sector. Thus, Regulation limiting the import of private wireless communications devices to its authorized agents and proscribes individuals to import and license wireless communications devices by themselves after the enforcement date of the Regulation on May 25, 2022.
The KSA authorities encourage suppliers of private wireless communication devices to apply for registration as accredited agents to have the opportunity to sell licensed devices for the private sector in the future.
CITC also informed that all necessary steps allowing registration suppliers as accredited agents have been prepared. The authority also gives detailed instructions on how to pass the registration.
Official document you can find here.
10-04-2022
The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) of Saudi Arabia opened a public consultation to update the Internet of Things (IoT) Regulations on April 7, 2022. and will be open for comments until May 19, 2022
Official declaration is here
07-03-2022
Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) IECEE Recognition Certificate is now required Some lighting products (lamps and luminaries).SASO IECEE Recognition Certificate is now required in order to obtain a Shipment Certificate of Conformity
Requirements for obtaining Certificates:
15-02-2022
CITC technical specification numbered “GEN002 – Requirements for Specific ICT Equipment” that stated the following 5G NR frequency requirements (n1, n3, n8, n28, n40, n71 and n77) entering into force on July 1st-2022 for both categories (Requirements for Mobile Phones, Tablets and Mobile Computers and Requirements for Mobile Routers and CPEs.)
CITC informed that that the n71 frequency band will not be mandatorily required in 2022, and only frequency bands: n1, n3, n8, n28, n40 and n77 will be required in addition to the current n41 and n78 requirement
New enforcement date of n71 will be update soon.
10-02-2022
Saudi CITC Regulatory News Update : CITC is inform that it has officially launched WiFi 6E in Saudi Arabia. CITC has issued new WLAN Regulations and correspondingly updated the Specification for Data Communication Equipment operating in License-Exempt Frequency Bands. Equipment used for WLAN applications needs to conform with the technical conditions issued by CITC. Wi-Fi devices operating within the frequency band 5925–7125 MHz may be approved and certified.
Official announcement find HERE
03-01-2022
The Saudi Arabia Communications & Information Technology Commission (CITC) recently published an updated regulation for WLAN devices, which came into effect on January 1st this year. This new regulation supersedes the 2008 “Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN/Wi-Fi) Usage Regulations”.
Official details found HERE
04-01-2022
Saudi Arabia to open 6 GHz band as license exempt band. CITC is yet to publish the official circular. Devices that use the 6 GHz band for license-exempt use, are unable to be type approved until such regulatory documents are published as statements
