United Arab Emirates: TDRA’s Newsletter Announcement about Advanced Mobile Location (AML) testing
On February 2024, TDRA has published the Technical Requirement for Advanced Mobile Location TS FS 004, Version 1.0, that entered into force in March 2024. The requirement applies to Mobile Terminals to be used in the Public Mobile Radio Communication System and services in cellular networks. All mobile handsets shall support advanced mobile location features. […]
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Requirements for Mobile Phone Type Approval in UAE
On August 22nd 2023, TDRA has shared through its public newsletter, the following Mobile Phone Samples Requirements, starting immediately for the new applications: Type Approval Impacted? NoSpectrum Impacted? NoImports Impacted? NoStandards: NoProduct Impacted? Mobile phones
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Public Consultations Issued by TDRA for UWB, Short Range Devices, and Special Events Permits
On May 22nd, TDRA issued two important Public Consultation for UAE, which are for the following debates: Changes in the technical conditions for most of the UWB and SRD bands already used. Addition of possible bands to operate. Improvement of main terms’ definitions. Definition of technical conditions for use of wireless equipment for the purposes […]
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: TDRA Updates TELECOM Equipment’s Type Approval Mark
The authority TDRA issued a circular through email, on Jan 2nd, 2023, clarifying to all interested parties that the Type Approval Mark or TDRA Label now has a new version, containing only the TDRA logo, Type Approval Number, Country name, and QR Code. This new version of the Type Approval Mark is already available through […]
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: TDRA Changes Image in Conformity Card Labeling
TDRA has concluded the implementation of the new brand logo in their Type Approval Conformity Card (see image below). After having confirmed in August 2021 that the new brand identity would not impact the labeling (https://www.entirety.biz/united-arab-emirates-tra-announces-new-brand-identity-and-no-impact-in-previous-processes/), the new type approval certificates come along with the new label: The authority has confirmed via email that this […]
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: TDRA Launches “UAE Verify” Platform
After a soft launch a month ago, TDRA officially launches the “UAE Verify” platform which allows government and private entities to verify the authenticity of digital documents issued by government authorities on an immediate basis and without the need for original hard copy or true copy. The new platform uses blockchain technology and allows government […]
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: TDRA Announce 2G Shutdown is Proceeding as Scheduled
The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) announced that the 2G (GSM) shutdown process in the UAE is proceeding according to the plan set by TDRA. The shutdown of 2G networks, also known as “GSM”, in the networks of service providers (Etisalat and du) is scheduled for the end of 2022. The sale of […]
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: TDRA Releases a Public Consultation on Spectrum Resources
The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) released a public consultation to obtain the views of stakeholders in the telecommunications sector on its activities related to spectrum allocation for IMT applications in certain frequency bands, namely the UHF and 3.8 – 4.2 GHz bands and the 6 GHz band. Based on the cooperation with stakeholders, […]
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: TRA Announces New Brand Identity; No Impact in Previous Processes
The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority has announced its new brand identity, which is in line with the directives of the wise leadership represented in Decree No. (23) issued on September 27, 2020, to amend some provisions of the Decree-Law No. (3) of 2003 regarding the organization of the telecommunications sector. The amendment includes the […]
UAE: TRA Publishes Approved Devices on its Website
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has launched a special page on its website that includes all the approved telecom devices in the UAE, a public database that allows customers to check the approved devices compatible with the technical standards. The page aims to inform customers about the devices that have been approved and tested with […]