SAUDI ARABIA: CITC Publishes Public Consultation Document on Updating IoT Regulations
On Apr 7th, the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) issued a Public Consultation Document on Updating the IoT Regulations. The original IoT regulation was issued by CITC in September 2019 and the purpose of this public consultation request is to provide interested parties with the opportunity to […]
EGYPT: NTRA and CITC Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Telecom Regulation and Digital Services
The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Egypt (NTRA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Saudi Communication and Information Technology Commission (CITC) to cooperate and exchange expertise with regard to many topics such as; smart cities, management of radio spectrum as well as building capacities in digital transformation. The MoU was signed in line with […]
SAUDI ARABIA: CITC Publish “WLAN Regulations” Enabling the Latest Wi-Fi Technologies
The “WLAN Regulations” set out a regulatory policy for the use of WLAN applications in the Kingdom and it makes available a new spectrum in the 6 GHz and 60 GHz bands to stimulate further use of WLAN applications. CITC hopes to see these regulations lead to an acceleration in the adoption and deployment of […]
SAUDI ARABIA: CITC Issues Fixed Wireless Links Regulations
The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) has issued the “Fixed Wireless Links Regulations” through which CITC offers Ultra Wide-band channels, adopts a new licensing mechanism for fixed wireless links, and determines the guidelines to enable Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) applications in the country. These Regulations identify the fixed wireless links frequency bands, their channel […]
SAUDI ARABIA: CITC Approves Document “WLAN Regulations”
The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) the provisions of Articles (78) and (84) of the Telecom Act Bylaw, which entrusted CITC with the authority to prepare and publish spectrum management procedures and regulations and to Establish and publish technical standards for telecommunications devices and equipment has decided to approve the “WLAN Regulations” which was […]
SAUDI ARABIA: CITC Decides on Adoption of the Document Regulations on Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields
The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC), after receiving the comments on the Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) public consultation, has decided: 1- To adopt the document ” Regulations on Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields ” as reflected in this Resolution. 2- That the document ” Regulations on Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields ” referred to in […]
SAUDI ARABIA: CITC Publish Public Consultation on Spectrum Light Licensing
The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) puts out a public consultation on “Spectrum Light Licensing” so that all those who wish to comment or want to give their views can do so. The objective of the public consultation is that all interested parties can send their appreciations and comments about light licensing, this is […]
SAUDI ARABIA: Updated CITC Technical Specifications to Come Into Force July 20th
CITC has updated the technical specifications of communications and information technology services in the Kingdom. These specifications cover all communication and information technology devices and equipment that are manufactured or supplied and are also binding on all parties that manufacture, supply, or sell these devices and equipment in Saudi Arabia. Some of the most relevant […]
SAUDI ARABIA: CITC Publishes Public Consultation on Spectrum Trading and Secondary Market
The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) published a public consultation on Spectrum Trading and Secondary Market. The purpose of this public consultation is to provide interested parties with an opportunity to submit their views on spectrum trading and associated secondary market activities. With reference to international best practice, the document outlines the principles which […]
SAUDI ARABIA: Public Consultation on Radio Spectrum Allocation and Use Regulation for WLAN Applications
The CITC is calling for public consultation on “Radio Spectrum Allocation and Use Regulation for WLAN Applications”. The document introduces updates to the allocation and use regulations of the WLAN frequency bands in Saudi Arabia and identifies a new spectrum for the use of WLAN applications in (6) and (60) GHz bands. These updates aim […]