The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has facilitated the radio communication requirements of the international cycling event Tour of Qatar 2016 with temporary licensing and approvals for the import and use of radio equipment.
As Qatar’s communications regulator, CRA manages licences and services relating to the import and operation of telecommunications equipment, including radio devices, wireless cameras and broadcast equipment.
Clear, high quality and interference-free radio communication is essential to the success of elite cycling competitions such as the Tour of Qatar, and CRA played a major supporting role in line with its national mandate which includes fostering a thriving communications sector for Qatar and managing scarce resources such as the radio spectrum.
The Tour of Qatar 2016 is a high profile international competition and significant preparation and planning was required to service an event of this scale.
CRA played its part to contribute to the success of the event and met the challenges set in a professional manner with all necessary approvals granted quickly and efficiently.
CRA received a large number of applications requesting approvals and licensing of radio equipment related to the Tour of Qatar.
In total, CRA approved 439 different types of radio equipment, and 36 different frequency channels for the organiser, and 26 different types of radio equipment and 17 spot frequency channels for broadcasters.
Approvals were granted within a short time period to meet the needs of the Tour and CRA also extended its full support for the timely release of imported equipment shipped to Qatar.
The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) is the communications regulator in the State of Qatar, established by virtue of Emiri Decree (42) in 2014.
CRA regulates the communications and information technology sector, postal services, and access to digital media.
It uses its regulatory powers mandated by the Emiri Decree to protect consumer rights, ensure competition, manage the resolution of disputes, and manage the electromagnetic spectrum.
In all its activities, the CRA seeks to ensure the provision of advanced, innovative and reliable ICT and postal services across the State of Qatar.