Category: UAE

The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has released the third version of the Specifications Guide for Telecommunications Network Boxes for Buildings. This guide outlines technical specifications and standards for designing internal and external networks in new buildings and areas, particularly emphasizing fiber-optic network deployment. By adhering to these standards, new buildings will be equipped with infrastructure capable of supporting high-speed networks, reducing communication box sizes and costs by 30%, room areas and costs by 50%, and energy usage significantly. Implementing the guide is estimated to save developers and service providers around 13.5 million dirhams annually.

Additionally, it strengthens the UAE’s global leadership in home fiber optic network penetration and promotes the construction of smart and environmentally friendly buildings.

The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) and Dubai Maritime Authority of Dubai Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) have signed an MoU to simplify the regulatory framework for maritime business operations in the UAE. This partnership aims to enhance efficiency in the sector by establishing a streamlined and cohesive procedure for acquiring necessary authorizations for maritime vessels through the Dubai Maritime Authority. The MoU focuses on simplifying the process of granting wireless device authorizations for recreational marine vessels exceeding 10.6 meters in length, as well as all classes of commercial marine vessels operating within the territorial waters of the UAE. The registration and licensing of marine vessels will be subject to assessments to verify their compliance with approved technical specifications and adherence to maritime standards, requirements, and regulations. With the implementation of this partnership, stakeholders within the maritime industry can anticipate a streamlined, effective, and hassle-free licensing process.

Official Announcement

 Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) organizes an annual ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) Development Forum in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), which sought to address important opportunities, challenges or future trends within the ICT sector. Furthermore, it will allow ICT experts and stakeholders to exchange views and experiences with respect to the most important developments in this sector.

Official announcement and for more information please click here.

Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) in UAE has changed its name to the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA). As a result, their logo has changed and the updated TDRA labeling requirements have been issued.

For all current and future TDRA approval applications, the labeling requirements are as follows:

UAE Telecom Regulatory Authority TDRA announce Shutdown of 2G (GSM) networks. Currently, the TDRA is preparing for switching to the new generation of telecom technologies using. Thus, service providers are planning to stop using the 2G network at the end of 2022. Hence, devices supporting 2G only won’t be sold in the UAE market from June 2022. 

This step reflects the rapid development of the ICT sector, in which mobile networks play a major role, as the technology lifecycle includes the disappearance of an old technology when a new technology emerges, driving telecom companies to shut down the least effective networks to allow the operation and activation of the most effective ones.

The activation of 2G mobile network (GSM) in the UAE dates back to 1994, and it is still active to date, despite the succession of generations until 5G, of which the UAE was a leading country in its application through a comprehensive strategy and a clear roadmap.

Official Announcement: Source Link

The Telecommunications and Regulatory Authority TRA in United Arab Emirates have released a new version for Ultra Wide Band and Short Range Devices regulation

The TRA revised the regulation to current version 4.0. The regulation was released 21 December 2020 and is in force.

The document defines the requirements for compliance, that UWB and SRD products need to fulfill.

Within the regulation release, it shows the allowed frequencies together with information about usage of product, transmission power, duty cycle, channel spacing and the standard reference.

Our clients are kindly invited to check whether their equipment (still) fulfills these requirements

Official Link : http://www.tra.gov.ae/assets/rJJJycAj.pdf.aspx

UAE low voltage equipment (LVE), such as audio/video or other IT equipment, should meet the requirements of IEC 62368-1:2014 (2nd Edition) or IEC 62368-1:2018 (3d Edition) and also have valid ECAS/EQM certificates of conformity

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority in UAE revealed the launch of a website to display all the telecommunications devices which were approved. The mentioned website can be publicly accessed. Considering this page, manufacturers as well as consumers can make sure that the device they are looking for has been approved previously. The list contains more than 15k devices, for which reason the search works for the model or product name directly.

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority in UAE revealed the launch of a website to display all the telecommunications devices which were approved. The mentioned website can be publicly accessed. Considering this page, manufacturers as well as consumers can make sure that the device they are looking for has been approved previously. The list contains more than 15k devices, for which reason the search works for the model or product name directly.