Day 1: Monday, 13 May 2024
Watch the recording here
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09:00 – 09:15
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Opening Remarks
- Omar Al Qatabi, Vice President, Telecom Regulatory Sector, TRA
- Bilel Jamoussi, Deputy Director, Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, ITU
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09:15 – 10:15
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High-Level Roundtable on the Importance of Assessment and Measurement of EMF Levels
This roundtable brought together experts to dive into the necessity of establishing guidelines and protocols for EMF assessment. As regulators, their role in ensuring the safety of ICT infrastructure and protecting public health was paramount. Through this discussion, participants gained insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with EMF measurement, and explored how regulatory bodies could collaborate to establish best practices. |
10:15 – 10:45
| Group Photo & Coffee Break
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10:45 – 11:45
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Session 1: EMF, Health Research & Future Needs
The session aimed to cover EMF exposure limits and compliance assessment standards covering ICNIRP, IEEE International Committee on Electromagnetic Safety (ICES), WHO EMF International Database, ITU Recommendations & Need for Harmonization of EMF Standards and GSMA activities.
Moderator: Reyna Ubeda, Engineer to ITU-T SG5 “Environment, EMF and Circular Economy”, ITU
Q&A Session
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11:45 – 12:45
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Session 2: The Impact of Urban Planning on the Telecom Sector and the Process of Regulating Telecommunication Towers
This session explored the legal regulations surrounding establishing telecommunication towers, address challenges and difficulties, and propose solutions. Additionally, it examined the impact of urban planning on the telecommunication sector’s infrastructure, particularly concerning telecommunication towers. The session also showcased models from Arab countries specifically highlighting regulations and construction processes.
Moderator: Mahmood Al Zadjali, Senior Manger Risk & Governance Department, Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Sultanate of Oman
Q&A Session |
12:45 – 14:00
| Lunch
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15:15 – 16:15
| Session 3: Overview of ITU’s activities on Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) and Ongoing EMF Standardization Efforts
Moderator: Eiman Farouk, Chair, ITU-T Study Group 5 Regional Group for the Arab region, ITU
- Fryderyk Lewicki, Chair of WP1/5 "EMC, lightning protection, EMF", ITU [Presentation]
- Ernest Cid, CEO, Wavecontrol, Member, ITU-T SG5 [Presentation]
- Mike Wood, Distinguished Professional, Telstra, Associate Rapporteur ITU-T SG5 [Presentation]
Check out the ITU EMF Guide at: http://emfguide.itu.int
Q&A Session
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16:15 – 16:30
| Coffee Break
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15:15 – 16:30 |
Training on Bridging the Standardization Gap Postponed to Day 4
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16:30 – 17:30
| ITU-T SG5RG-ARB Meeting
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Day 2: Tuesday, 14 May 2024
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09:00 – 09:15
| Recap of the Day Before
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09:15 – 10:30
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Session 4: Public Awareness and Education Outreach of EMF in Arab Countries (Part 1)
Members Awareness program on Human exposure to RF-EMF Country Presentations from 3 countries (10 minutes each) as to how they are addressing public awareness programmes on human exposure to RF-EMF.
Moderator: Fryderyk Lewicki, Chair of WP1/5 "EMC, lightning protection, EMF", ITU and Reyna Ubeda, Engineer to ITU-T SG5 “Environment, EMF and Circular Economy”, ITU |
10:30 – 11:00
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Coffee Break
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11:00 – 12:30
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Session 5: Public Awareness and Education Outreach of EMF in Arab Countries (Part 2)
Part I: Members Awareness program on Human exposure to RF-EMF Country Presentations from 3 countries (10 minutes each) as to how these countries are addressing public awareness programs on human exposure to RF-EMF.
Moderator: Khaled AlSaleem, Communication & Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA), Kuwait |
12:30 - 13:00
| ITU-T SG5RG-ARB - Presentation on the Activities of Environment, EMF and Circular Economy
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13:00 – 14:00
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Lunch
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14:00 – 15:30
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ITU-T SG5RG-ARB Meeting
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15:30 – 16:00
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Coffee Break
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16:00 – 17:30
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ITU-T SG5RG-ARB Meeting
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Day 3: Wednesday, 15 May 2024Watch the recording here |
09:00 – 09:15
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Recap of the Day Before
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09:15 – 11:15
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Session 6: Demonstration of Measurements Tools and Inspection Visit Report Review on EMF Measurements
A real inspection visit was carried out in advance and a detailed report prepared along with analysis will be shared with all Workshop participants. It provided the Workshop participants much better appreciation of the EMF measurement inspection visits. Measurement tools will be demonstrated at the venue.
- Hisham Atoum, Radio Spectrum Monitoring Director, Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC), Jordan [Presentation]
- Eiman Farouk, Head of Environmental Effects Division, Telecommunication and Post Regulatory Authority (TPRA), Sudan [Presentation]
- Ernest Cid, CEO, Wavecontrol [Presentation]
- Ibrahim Hamdan Sulaiman Al Maawali, Manager Domain Names Department, Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Sultanate of Oman [Presentation]
Q&A Session |
11:15 – 11:30
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Closing Ceremony
- Mustafa Al Mahdi, Programme officer, ITU
- Tahir Al Ibrahim, Executive Manager, Legal Affairs Unit, TRA
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11:30 – 12:30
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SG5RG-ARB Meeting
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12:30 – 14:00
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Lunch Break
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14:00 – 16:00
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SG5RG-ARB Meeting
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Day 4: Thursday, 16 May 2024 |
09:30 – 09:45
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Recap of the Day Before
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09:45 – 11:00
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Training on Bridging the Standardization Gap
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11:00 – 11:30
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Coffee Break
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11:30 – 12:30
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Training on Bridging the Standardization Gap
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