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2026-03-18 Qatar CRA Issues National Frequency Allocation Plan 2026Recently, the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) in Qatar updated the Qatar National Frequency Allocation Plan (QNFAP), which reflects the outcomes of the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23) and the latest developments in radio spectrum applications, as well as the current and future demands for radio spectrum. -
2026-03-16 Moldova Recognizes the CE Mark as of February 28, 2026Following the MRT IA news published on November 11, 2025, the Republic of Moldova officially implemented Law LP197/2025 on February 28, 2026, updating the national framework for accreditation and conformity assessment.
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2026-03-13 India Announces Transition for 6 GHz Band Equipment CertificationOn March 6, 2026, the WPC of India issued a public notice regarding equipment capable of operating in the newly delicensed 5925-6425 MHz band. Manufacturers holding ETAs for models technically capable of 6 GHz operation, but currently certified only for 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz, must complete a mandatory transition within 30 days.
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2026-03-11 Lebanon Transfers Type Approval Services to TRAThe responsibility for issuing type approval certifications in Lebanon has been transferred from the Ministry of Telecommunications (MoT) to the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA).
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2026-03-09 Indonesia Issues New Draft Decree on SAR RequirementsOn February 19, 2026, the Ministry of Communication and Digital of Indonesia introduced a new draft decree regarding Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) for cellular phones and tablet computers. This regulation is intended to replace the previous decree from 2024 (Nomor 177 Tahun 2024).
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2026-03-06 BIS Issues Guidelines for Verification of Rated Capacity in Lithium BatteriesOn February 10, 2026, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) issued guidelines for verifying the rated capacity of portable sealed secondary lithium cells and batteries. Manufacturers must comply with the test method specified in Clause 7.3.1 of IS 16047 (Part 3):2018 / IEC 61960-3:2017.
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2026-03-04 Uzbekistan Postpones Mandatory Deadline for Hazardous Substances in Electronic DevicesFollowing up on the MRT IA news dated September 17, 2025, regarding Uzbekistan's Technical Regulation (Resolution No. 517, dated August 15, 2025), which restricts hazardous substances in electrical and radio electronic products.
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2026-03-02 Ghana NCA Opens Public Consultation on Technical Specifications for Terminal EquipmentOn February 10, 2026, the National Communications Authority (NCA) of Ghana launched a public consultation on the draft Technical Specifications for Terminal Communication Equipment.
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2026-02-27 Bahrain Issues Decision No. 1 of 2026 Regulating eSIM Roaming Services Used Outside the KingdomOn February 5, 2026, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Bahrain issued Decision No. 1 of 2026, which sets out the regulatory requirements for eSIM roaming services used exclusively outside the Kingdom of Bahrain.
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2026-02-25 Oman TRA Launches the SDoC Service under the Type Approval SystemRecently, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority(TRA) of Oman launched the Self-Declaration of Conformity service as part of the Type Approval System, within its ongoing efforts to enhance the framework for approving telecommunications equipment and to adopt modern regulatory tools that contribute to faster procedures and improved efficiency of services provided to beneficiaries.
