Qatar attends preparatory meeting for Plenipotentiary Conference 2026

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar, represented by the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), participated in the Second Meeting of the Arab Working...

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar, represented by the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), participated in the Second Meeting of the Arab Working Group tasked with preparing for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 (PP-26).

The meeting was organised by the Arab League in collaboration with the ITU and the Communications, Space, and Technology Commission. It took place in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on August 31, 2025.

The meeting brought together representatives from relevant entities in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector across Arab countries to discuss a range of key topics in preparation for the upcoming ITU Plenipotentiary Conference, which Qatar will be hosting in 2026. 

The meeting was held within the framework of joint Arab coordination, contributing to the unification of positions and strengthening the region’s presence at this important international event.

During the meeting, participants reviewed the responsibilities of the related specialised working groups, focusing on four main areas: public policy and legal affairs; administrative and regulatory coordination; digital policy and Internet issues; and strategic and financial planning.