This amendment related to the tariff classification, which we advise client may contact the custom agencies for detail updates confirmation.

The IoT regulation delineates definitions, scopes, and requirements for IoT devices and services, ensuring compliance with technical specifications outlined by the CST. IoT devices must obtain CST approval and a conformity certificate prior to importation or use. Furthermore, the regulations emphasize the importance of interoperability between IoT devices and connectivity platforms. These strategic directives aim to promote entrepreneurship, research and development, and the growth of new technological sub-sectors in Saudi Arabia.

The switch to TDD, in line with International Telecommunication Union (ITU) recommendations, promises faster, higher-quality services to meet growing consumer demand. This transition supports Qatar’s broader goals under the Qatar National Vision 2030 and its national development strategies, reinforcing the country’s commitment to providing advanced, reliable telecommunications services.

In addition, CRA has allocated extra bandwidth to accommodate rising demand driven by emerging technologies like AI, IoT, and 5G applications, further ensuring that the mobile network infrastructure can support the state’s digital growth trajectory.

The Bill seeks to respond to emerging product risks, such as hazards associated with button batteries and fire risks from e-bikes, by clarifying the responsibilities of various supply chain participants, including online marketplaces. It also aims to provide regulatory stability by allowing the UK Parliament to update laws in line with new EU product requirements, preventing potential additional costs for businesses. By improving compliance and enforcement mechanisms, the Bill enables better data sharing among regulators, thereby tackling non-compliance more effectively. Furthermore, it updates the legal metrology framework to ensure the accuracy of weights and measures, fostering consumer confidence and supporting innovation towards net-zero objectives.

In general, the idea is that the local safety certification process will be simplified, likely with minimal or no intervention of the government or verification at Customs. Therefore, process will be held only between importer/manufacturer and certification body. They want to enforce a Declaration of Conformity scheme to be issued by manufacturer/importer which will need to detail the Certificate information and a QR code for Customers. Moreover, a wider revalidation of foreign Reports and Certificates would be allowed, not requiring mandatory local testing and factory audits for products that bear a foreign safety certification/report.

Timelines for issuing Experimental and Demonstration Licenses have been adjusted for devices that operate with a radiating mode to facilitate the approval process. Inter-ministerial consultations will be required where applicable for both Experimental Licenses and Demonstration Licenses.

Equipment Type Approval (ETA) Holders must obtain a No Objection Certificate or other applicable clearances from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) prior to importing equipment. The ETA Holder is solely responsible for ensuring compliance with import regulations and requirements outlined by DGFT. This requirement may not apply to certain devices, such as Drones.

1.     Draft NBTC Announcement on the Digital Broadcasting Frequency Plan
According to the Draft Digital Broadcasting Frequency Plan, the frequency range of 174-230 MHz is designated for digital broadcasting for experimental or testing purposes, and Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) systems that encode audio signals in MPEG-4 High Efficiency Advanced Audio Coding Version 2 (MPEG-4 HE AAC v2), or DAB+ Audio, may be used.

2.     Draft NBTC Announcement on Technical Standards for Digital Broadcasting Transmitters
According to this Technical Standard, devices must show compliance with Technical Standards 3.1-3.3, and be considered as a Type A Radiocommunication Device.

3.     Draft NBTC Announcement on Technical Standards for Digital Broadcasting Receivers
This Technical Standard specifies minimum specification for DAB receivers encoding MPEG-4 HE AAC v2, or DAB+ Audio, for the following types of DAB receivers:

(1)   Both types of Vehicle Digital Radio Receiver (Automotive Receiver)

(2)   Domestic Portable Receiver

(3)   Adapter for Analog in Vehicle Receiver

In accordance with the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO), major countries, including South Korea, the U.S., and the EU, have adopted the standards of the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) as the basis for electromagnetic radiation safety. While South Korea’s safety standard limits radiation exposure to 833mG, which is stricter than the international limit of 2,000mG, it is possible that foreign products not meeting domestic standards could be illegally distributed. Therefore, when purchasing such products through overseas vendors or via proxy shopping, consumers are advised to check for conformity assessment certification to ensure safety

As part of the effort to open up the communications market to competition and to lower the cost of living. As a first step, a full commercial and personal import exemption will be granted to 4 items of wireless equipment: A home or office video projector, a gaming console, a wireless charger and a cochlear implant device to improve hearing. The first three products will be granted an exemption due to European standardization (CE) and the cochlear implant device will be granted a blanket commercial exemption. In addition, a baby sensor with a camera (Baby Sense / Monitor) will be exempted upon personal importation.

The Ministry of Communications published a memorandum to amend the Wireless Telegraph Regulations containing a demand to fully exempt a number of items.

The move is expected to reduce regulation and remove barriers amongst importers of wireless equipment, who will no longer be required to apply to the Ministry or obtain approval from the Ministry for importing the item.

Main changes as below:

1.     From 15th September 2024, new and renewal Type Approval certificates will have a 1-year validity. Previously, certificates were valid for 3 years.

2.     Test reports used for Type Approval applications shall be issued from ILAC accredited laboratories.

3.     A modification application shall be submitted to TRC in case of changes are made on (Brand, product description, manufacturer name & Certificate holder name) and any other details determined by TRC. Making amendments on a valid certificate will not affect its validity period. New application shall be submitted to TRC, if the changes made on the approved product’s (model no., tech. Specs/requirements/standards) which the product was approved based on them.

4.     If samples are required for an application, these will be returned after testing when requested, otherwise they will be disposed of by the Authority.

5.     List of exemptions has been updated. Some products previously exempt now require Approval, such as:

(1)   Laptops.

(2)   Switches, Firewalls, Servers.

(3)   GPS Navigation receiver.

Manufacturers were encouraged to apply now for Type Approval certificates for previously exempted devices.

Exempted products can still be approved on a voluntary basis. The updated list of exempted products includes:

(1)   Printers, copiers, monitors, desktop computers.

(2)   Wired and wireless cameras that do not include any high-power radio functions.

(3)   Short range devices that support Bluetooth technology only.

(4)   Satellite television receivers.

(5)   Wired phones with no radio communication module.

6.     New labelling requirements have been included on the guidelines:

(1)   Label shall be affixed on the package, the User Manual and/or the device itself.

(2)   Electronic label is accepted.

(3)   Label shall include manufacturer name, brand, model, marketing name and IMEI (only for products containing a cellular module).

The specification HKCA 1084 mandates that wireless devices operating in close proximity (up to 20 cm) to human must comply with the technical requirements on Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) and Incident Power Density as outlined in the ICNIRP Guidelines for Limiting Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields (100 kHz to 300 GHz), published by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection.

With the introduction of HKCA 1084, HKCA 2001 was updated to define the transitional period for compliance with the specification in HKCA 1084, as detailed below:

1.     Until 31 December 2025, compliance with either HKCA2001 or HKCA 1084 is accepted.

2.     Effective from 1 January 2026, compliance with HKCA 1084 will be mandatory.

Rulebook on the establishment of Allotment Plan for radio frequencies in radio frequency bands 880-915/ 925-960 MHz (“Official Gazette of RS”, No. 61/24 of July 19, 2024), establishing the Plan for allotment of radio frequencies for Mobile/Fixed Communications Networks- MFCN for the provision of public electronic communication service in radio frequency bands 880–915/925–960 MHz for the territory of the Republic of Serbia. On the day of coming into force of this rulebook, the Allotment Plan for GSM/DCS 1800 radio system frequencies („Official Gazette of RS”, Nos. 17/08 and 112/14 – other regulation) ceased to be applicable.

Rulebook on the establishment of Allotment Plan for radio frequencies in radio frequency bands 1710-1785/1805-1880 MHz (“Official Gazette of RS”, No. 61/24 of July 19, 2024), establishing the Plan for allotment of radio frequencies for Mobile/Fixed Communications Networks – MFCN for the provision of public electronic communication service in radio frequency bands 1710-1785/ 1805-1880 MHz for the territory of the Republic of Serbia. On the day of coming into

Rulebook on the manner of determining universal service obligation, level of detail and manner of publishing data on universal service offers (“Official Gazette of RS”, No. 61/24 of July 19, 2024), to be applied as of January 1, 2025, stipulating more closely the manner of determining universal service obligation, level of detail and manner of publishing accurate data on universal service offers.

The business entity designated to provide universal service is obligated to make these data publicly available, particularly including data on geographic availability, prices, access and use requirements and quality of universal service provision.