Saudi Arabia chairs Gulf Working Group meeting for World Radiocommunication Conference 2023

Saudi Arabia chairs Gulf Working Group meeting for World Radiocommunication Conference 2023. (Supplied)
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Updated 04 June 2022
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Saudi Arabia chairs Gulf Working Group meeting for World Radiocommunication Conference 2023

  • The meeting aims to unify positions on the terms of the works of the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 in the International Telecommunication Union

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia, represented by the Communications and Information Technology Commission, chaired the meeting of the Gulf Working Group to prepare for the work of the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023. The meeting was recently held in coordination with the Gulf Cooperation Council at the commission’s headquarters in Riyadh.
It was chaired by the director general of the commission’s frequency spectrum services, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Abdulqader.
The meeting aims to unify positions on the terms of the works of the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 in the International Telecommunication Union. It discussed 82 contributions submitted by the GCC, in addition to many topics on coordinating the use of frequency bands for terrestrial and space radio services and working to enable innovative technologies.
This meeting is held periodically to review the radio regulations and international treaties that govern the uses of the frequency spectrum according to an agenda set by the International Telecommunication Union Council.

 


King Salman directs disbursement of more than SR3 billion in Ramadan aid

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King Salman directs disbursement of more than SR3 billion in Ramadan aid

  • The aid payments include SR1,000 for the head of household and SR500 for each dependent

RIYADH: King Salman has directed the disbursement of more than SR3 billion ($0.8 billion) in Ramadan aid to beneficiaries of social security, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.

The aid payments, which include SR1,000 for the head of household and SR500 for each dependent are expected to be deposited directly into the beneficiaries’ bank accounts within the next few hours.

The payment reflects the leadership's commitment to addressing the needs of beneficiary families and ensuring their requirements are met during the holy month of Ramadan, SPA said.

The directive was made based on the recommendation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.