H.E. Eng. Majed Sultan Al Mesmar

The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) implements the UAE’s national direction toward building an integrated digital government and a competitive digital economy. This is achieved through the design, development, and operation of a comprehensive digital infrastructure, while leading federal digital transformation initiatives and managing a robust regulatory framework for the telecommunications sector that promotes leadership in the digital environment and supports the adoption of emerging technologies.

In the field of digital government, TDRA leads the federal digital transformation ecosystem by developing and operating shared digital infrastructure, establishing national digital enablers, and supporting policies and standards that guide the UAE government’s digital development. These efforts strengthen integration across government entities and enable secure data exchange in line with leading practices in digital governance and cybersecurity. They also support the development of innovative, proactive government services designed around user needs and aimed at improving government performance and efficiency.

In the telecommunications sector, TDRA works to maintain a balanced regulatory environment that enhances market competitiveness, protects the interests of subscribers, and improves service quality. TDRA also manages and regulates spectrum and numbering resources efficiently, while supporting the development and sustainability of the UAE’s digital infrastructure to ensure the sector’s resilience and readiness.

Through this integrated role across both sectors, the UAE has achieved advanced rankings in international indices related to digital infrastructure readiness, telecommunications competitiveness, and digital transformation. TDRA continues to contribute to strengthening the UAE’s position as a regional and global hub for telecommunications and information technology while advancing a fully integrated digital government that supports innovation and sustainable development.

At TDRA, we remain committed to working as one team, supported by national talent and strong institutional expertise, to advance the UAE’s vision for a more innovative and integrated digital future that further strengthens the UAE’s global leadership and competitiveness.