TDRA is the statutory body responsible for the regulation of the Telecommunications Sector in the UAE.
TDRA regulates the sector according to its mandate: the Telecommunications Law – Federal Law by Decree No. (3) of 2003 Regarding the Organization of Telecommunications and its amendments and according to State Policy.Aug 9, 2023.
The main telecoms regulator in the UAE is the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (“TRA”) which was created pursuant to the UAE Telecoms Law.Jan 25, 2023.
TDRA is the legal entity responsible for issuing licenses under the Telecommunications Law..
Etisalat and du are licensed to provide telecommunication (landline, mobile phone and internet) services in the UAE.Jun 7, 2023.
TDRA is the statutory body responsible for the regulation of the Telecommunications Sector in the UAE.
TDRA regulates the sector according to its mandate: the Telecommunications Law – Federal Law by Decree No. (3) of 2003 Regarding the Organization of Telecommunications and its amendments and according to State Policy.Aug 9, 2023.
The Federal Communications Commission regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories..
3 of 2003 (Telecom Law) Notes This Law is issued by the President of the State of the UAE.
It provides for the establishment of a Supreme Committee for the Supervision of the Telecommunication Sector..
TDRA is the legal entity responsible for issuing licenses under the Telecommunications Law..
Chapter 5 of Federal Decree-Law No. 3/2003 deals with interconnection, requiring the TRA to facilitate the process of interconnection and monitor compliance by the parties with the terms of any interconnection agreements they enter into.
The TRA is also responsible for handling disputes and determining the terms on which a licensee will offer the s.
In the UAE, the Consumer Protection Regulations dated 10 January 2017 sets out the process for consumer complaints and disputes.
Typically complaints need to be referred to the licensed operator in the first instance but may be escalated to the UAE TRA under the consumer dispute procedure where the operator has failed to resolve the dispute to the .
Under Article 37 of Federal Decree-Law No. 3/2003 on Organising the Telecommunications Sector, a licence is required from the TRA to provide any telecommunications services through a public telecommunications network in the UAE.
The UAE has a type approval policy and regulations which require all RTTE to be registered with the TRA before it can be sold, distributed or used in the UAE, except for equipment imported for personal use which is exempt from the type approval regime, together with equipment imported by public entities and telecoms operators.
A local applicant is .
Under Article 37 of Federal Decree-Law No. 3/2003 on Organising the Telecommunications Sector, a licence is required from the TRA to provide any telecommunications services through a public telecommunications network in the UAE.
Telecommunications services are defined as the service of transmitting, broadcasting, switching or receiving by means of .
The telecoms market in the UAE is a duopoly between du and Etisalat, the incumbent operator, both of which are majority owned by the government.
There are two mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) in the UAE, which are wholly owned by du and Etisalat respectively.
Dubai is fast becoming a regional hub for ICT investment and international telecom.
The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (UAE TRA) was established in 2003 as an independent regulator and regulates the information communications and telecoms sector in the UAE.
Thuraya Telecommunications Company PrJSC is licensed to provide mobile communications by satellite in the UAE.
Al Yah Satellite Communications Company is licensed to provide satellite and broadcasting satellite services in the UAE.
Read more about the ICT sector in the UAE.
Two telecommunications operators, Emirates Telecommunications Corporation ( Etisalat) and Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC ( du ), are serving the UAE telecommunications sector.
Both operators are licensed to provide public telecommunication services, which include:
Advanced telecom infrastructure will be positively reflected on the achievements of the UAE in the field of artificial intelligence, internet of things, big data, autonomous mobility and drones
TRA set a roadmap 2016-2020 to achieve ‘fifth generation’ (5G) deployments at the earliest
Makes the provision of unlicensed services punishable by fine or imprisonment Arabic language prevails, although the TDRA's website publishes an English translation of the Telecommunications Law and Regulations
The UAE currently has a policy of a duopoly market for public telecommunications services
