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TRA hosts frequency coordination meeting [Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates)]
[October 08, 2014]

TRA hosts frequency coordination meeting [Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates)]


(Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Concerned representatives from Al Yah Satellite Communications (Yahsat) and Thuraya Telecommunications were also present and played a pivotal role in the meeting.

Dubai: The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) recently hosted a Satellite Frequency Coordination meeting for officials from the UAE and the Republic of Belarus to discuss techniques to resolve interference between respective satellite networks.



Through an agreement between the UAE and Belarus administrations, it was decided that frequency requirements of the satellite networks needed coordination. Concerned representatives from Al Yah Satellite Communications (Yahsat) and Thuraya Telecommunications were also present and played a pivotal role in the meeting.

Mohamed Nasser Al Ghanim, TRA director general, said: "This crucial meeting allowed both administrations to reach a mutual resolution for the interference between UAE and Belarusian satellite networks. As UAE ICT representatives, TRA has undertaken the role of gathering all concerned operators, specifically agents from Al Yah Satellite Communications (Yahsat) and Thuraya Telecommunications. Both organisations provided insightful points and recommendations which will help in reaching the meeting's key messages." "The TRA is constantly aiming to advance the UAE's relationships by looking at opportunities to collaborate with relevant international ICT organisations to increase the nation's networks. Witnessing the discussion and approval between both sides was delightful and we all anticipate future cooperation and interactions with the Republic of Belarus," he added.


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