(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Senior officials of the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) and the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) met on the sidelines of the ITU Telecom World 2017 in Busan, South Korea, to discuss ways to enhance coordination between the two agencies.
The meeting between CRA president Mohamed Ali al-Mannai and ITU secretary-general Houlin Zhao revolved on the development of the ICT sector, specifically financial and technical support for SMEs and young innovators in Qatar.
Other topics included support for ITU technical publications, information sharing, regulation and standardisation of upcoming innovative technologies like 5G, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and the Internet of Things (IoT). 'During the meeting, we discussed many ways to collaborate on sector development and further enhance the bilateral cooperation between the two organisations. We will continue to coordinate the work being done to embrace new technologies and innovations, benchmarking against international best practices and standards, especially in consideration of the high level of technological adoption reached in Qatar, al-Mannai said.
ITU Telecom World 2017 is an international platform for accelerating information and communication technology (ICT) innovations and partnerships. The event runs from September 25 to 28, and aims to fast-track economic development and social good through its forum for sharing knowledge, exhibition for digital solutions, and business networking hub connecting nations, companies, organisations, and individuals. It is organised annually by ITU, the United Nations' specialised agency for ICT-related issues.
The CRA is the communications regulator in the state of Qatar established by virtue of Emiri Decree (42) in 2014.
It regulates the communications and information technology and postal sectors and access to digital media. The 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 the State of Qatar. For more information, visit http://cra.gov.qa/en
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