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The MENA Spectrum Management Conference returns for its 9th edition in September

29 July 2025

The 9th MENA Spectrum Management Conference will take place in Abu Dhabi, UAE on 6 - 7 September

The next MENA Spectrum Management Conference is coming to Abu Dhabi, UAE, held alongside the 33rd ASMG preparatory meeting. The 2-day event, kindly hosted by TDRA UAE and supported by ASMG and ITU, promises insightful discussions between key policymakers, industry experts, and regulators.

Across 9 interactive sessions, panellists will explore the unique challenges and opportunities that countries in the MENA region face in managing spectrum to support digital transformation, drive innovation, and expand connectivity. Discussions will also focus on regional coordination efforts - particularly through the ASMG, the GCC Working Group on AI and Spectrum Management, and other collaborative bodies. With the next ASMG plenary meeting scheduled immediately after the conference to prepare for WRC-27, this event serves as a vital platform for regional dialogue and strategic alignment

Meet the Keynote Speakers and read more about the topics up for debate below.

Keynote Speakers

Ilham Ghazi (pictured left), Tariq Al Awadhi (pictured right)

Ilham Ghazi, Head, Broadcasting Services Division, Radiocommunications Bureau, ITU
Tariq Al Awadhi, Chairman, Arab Spectrum Management Group (ASMG)

Key Themes

Building Momentum for WRC-27
Regional Coordination and Harmonisation
AI and Spectrum Management; Bridging the 5G Gap
Spectrum for Inclusive Connectivity
Spectrum for D2D and NTN evolution
Upper 6GHz - regional and global strategies
Mission-Critical Connectivity & Vertical Industries.

What To Expect

The 8th edition of the conference welcomed more than 100 in-person delegates, gaining the perspective of over 50 distinguished speakers including policymakers, regulators and industry leaders. Discussions covered the most pressing spectrum topics for the region and beyond, including the course towards WRC-27, the evolving mid-band and UHF ecosystems and the future of NTN Networks.

Registration for the 9th MENA Spectrum Management Conference is currently open. Secure your place today to join us in Abu Dhabi, UAE here.

For more details, click here to visit our Event Website.

For further information on speaking, sponsorship or visibility opportunities, and to discuss how you can maximise the value of involvement, please contact Joshua Robson on spectrummena@forum-global.com.

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