UAE Business: UAE registers 19,000 radiocommunication stations at ITU – Gulf Digital News

UAE Business: UAE registers 19,000 radiocommunication stations at ITU – Gulf Digital News

The UAE has successfully registered over 19,000 terrestrial radiocommunication stations at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), which is the UN’s specialised agency for ICTs.

This achievement represents an international recognition of the frequencies allocated to the UAE and the ability to protect radiocommunication stations from harmful international interference, which greatly affects the quality of services provided to the public, said the Telecommunications and Digital Regulatory Authority (TDRA).

Commenting on this accomplishment, Eng Tariq Al Awadhi, Executive Director of Spectrum Affairs at TDRA, said: “The spectrum is a natural resource, and the UAE is keen to use it adequately to ensure providing optimal communication and broadcasting services. To this end, TDRA has been developing plans and strategies to manage spectrum resource and accelerate the deployment of radiocommunication stations, in cooperation with service providers.

Limiting harmful interference

“Further, TDRA held regular meetings and signed agreements with the competent authorities in sister and neighbouring countries to limit harmful interference that may occur on radiocommunication services. These efforts by TDRA reflect its key role in protecting terrestrial and space radiocommunication stations from harmful interference that may be caused by other countries.”

Al Awadhi added: “TDRA is keen to cooperate and coordinate with the Cooperation Council for the Arab States