Bahrain: TRA Publishes Technical Specifications Requirements for Type Approval
On February 28th, 2024, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) published the Technical Specification requirements for Type Approval on its official website, an official guideline listing all compatible Standard versions from the European Conformity Scheme, per frequency band and technology/application. These requirements have now in force since its publication at the end of February and must […]
BAHRAIN: TRA Announces Radio Spectrum for Wi-Fi 6E
On Aug. 17th, 2022, The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Bahrain (TRA) announces that Internet users in the Kingdom will soon be able to benefit from faster and more efficient Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6e technologies, allowing them to enjoy the full capabilities of both fiber and 5G. This is in line with the Kingdom’s adoption […]
BAHRAIN: National Frequencies Plan Approved
Bahrain’s Spectrum Strategy Coordination Committee released an updated version of the national frequencies plan. The new plan was designed to focus on meeting international requirements, optimal use of the spectrum, national security and future developments, such as building an ICT sector and continued development of the Directorate of Wireless Licensing, Frequency and Monitoring. The 2.6 […]
BAHRAIN: New Requirements to Import Equipment to the Approval of TRA
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Bahrain (TRA) announced that all importers shall request approval, if their products are subject to TRA approval, before submitting the customs declaration in the Electronic Trade Facilitation System of Bahrain. This new process started on February 7, 2016. TRA also announced that applications through e-mail or TRA system would be […]
BAHRAIN: Public consultation on Regulation on the Approval & Importation of Telecommunications Equipment
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) issued a public consultation document on the draft regulation for a new approval regime for the importation and use of Telecommunications Equipment connected to public Telecommunication networks. The proposed draft regulation defines the roles and responsibilities of TRA and any person or entity wishing to import telecommunications equipment (connected to […]