(MENAFN- The Peninsula) DOHA: Following the Cabinet’s approval of the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) proposal to reduce the annual licence fees for VHF Radio for small ships, and dual-band radio for hunting, CRA has cut the fees for the above from QR500 to R100 per year.
The new fee is effective as per the Cabinet approval published in the Official Gazette No. 7 of June 15, 2016.
CRA is the communications regulator in Qatar established by virtue of Emiri Decree (42) in 2014.
Fee reduced to QR100
“After a careful review of the fee structure for these particular radio spectrum licences, we concluded that it was in the best interest of the public to reduce the fees for these two types of licences to QR100,” said Mohammed Ali Al Mannai, President of CRA. “This will allow more people to apply for and secure these licenses,” he added.
Qatar’s 2006 Telecom Law requires that all persons operating any radio communication equipment or making use of frequencies must have a valid radio spectrum license or a radio frequency authorisation from the CRA. Operation of these radios without a valid CRA license is considered illegal and the equipment can be confiscated.
CRA regulates the communications & information technology and postal sectors, and access to digital media. CRA uses its regulatory powers mandated by the Emiri decree to protect consumer rights, ensure competition, manage the resolution of disputes, and manage the electromagnetic spectrum. In all its activities, the CRA seeks to ensure the provision of advanced, innovative and reliable ICT and postal services across Qatar.
The Peninsula