December 30,2024
The Spectrum Strategy and Coordination Committee held its fourth and final meeting for 2024, chaired by Eng. Mariam Ahmed Jamaan, Chairperson of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), with the participation of committee members representing eleven government entities. The meeting aimed to review and discuss the items on the committee’s agenda.
At the beginning of the meeting, Eng. Mariam praised the members for their efforts in coordinating spectrum requirements and developing technical policies for planning and distributing spectrum resources across the Kingdom. She emphasized the importance of maintaining effective performance to support the telecommunications sector and government plans.
The meeting highlighted the latest developments in the implementation of the National Frequency Plan (Resolution No. 4 of 2024), based on the outcomes of the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-23) and sector needs. The plan seeks to organize spectrum distribution to facilitate flexible frequency allocation, addressing both current and future demands. Bahrain is among the first countries to adopt a four-year plan aligned with local and international telecommunications needs.
Key updates to the plan include the allocation of new bands for mobile communications, satellite services for aviation, and aircraft connectivity through satellites. Additionally, frequencies were allocated for Earth exploration services via satellites, contributing to the collection and transmission of scientific data.
The committee affirmed that this plan provides a clear and transparent guide for manufacturers and investors in the radiocommunications sector. It establishes clear regulations to organize the sector, ultimately benefiting the national economy.