RIPE NCC and TRA Bahrain host capacity-building workshops in Manama

RIPE NCC and TRA Bahrain host capacity-building workshops in Manama

The Réseaux IP Européens Network Coordination Centre (RIPE NCC), in collaboration with the Bahraini Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (TRA), held capacity-building workshops in Manama over three days on the Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) and BGP operations and security with participants from leading Internet service providers, telecom operators, and RIPE NCC members.

The workshops, hosted over 29-31 May 2023 by TRA Bahrain, delved into various topics, including IPv6 addressing plans, route reflectors, policy, filtering, route selection, and the crucial security aspects of the protocol. The workshops included interactive exercises designed to grow the expertise of attendees in these critical areas; IPv6 is essential for the future growth and scalability of the Internet, and the smooth operation of the Internet depends on secure and stable Internet routing (BGP).

Bahrain’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) was also honoured by the RIPE NCC for its commitment and partnership. As a token of appreciation, TRA Bahrain was presented with a trophy in recognition of their efforts to support the RIPE NCC's capacity-building efforts for network operators in Bahrain.

Philip Marnick, General Manager of TRA Bahrain, expressed gratitude for this recognition saying, “We are proud to receive this recognition and remain committed to driving innovation and growth in the industry.