The UAE has joined the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies in 1972. Since then, the UAE has been actively participating in all the activities and events of the ITU as TDRA is keen to effectively represent the country in regional and international ICT forums, in line with the UAE Vision 2021.

The ITU activities

The ITU has three main sectors of activities; the Radiocommunications Sector, the Telecommunication Standardization Sector, and the Telecommunication Development Sector, in addition to study groups, focus groups and other meetings. Moreover, the ITU organizes global meetings and events such as the ITU Telecom World, which bring together government representatives and other specialized entities to exchange ideas and expertise, and discuss studies and major international topics in the telecommunications and information technology sector.

The ITU membership

The ITU differs from other UN agencies in that its membership includes entities from public and private entities alike. Thus, in addition to member states, ITU membership includes ICT regulators, many leading academic institutions andcompaniesfrom the private sector.

The ITU membership advantages

TDRA has announced its support to the efforts exerted by authorities, universities and national academic institutions, to participate in the activities of the ITU, due to its benefits and advantages.

By joining the ITU, sector members and associates enjoy the following benefits:

• Network with ICT regulators, policy-makers and experts from industry and academia
• Contribute to global standards and best practices Advise governments on ICT strategies and technologies
• Participate / Lead Study Groups on emerging issues in the ICT field
• Get visibility on the international scene Share expertise and access training and specialized seminars
• Participate in global and regional conferences and debates Launch innovative public-private partnerships
• Get access to world-leading ICT statistics, studies and restricted information
• 15% off on publications, 20% off on ITU Telecom World tickets

Furthermore, Academic entities enjoy the following benefits:

• Opportunity to be an editor and published in ITU documents
• Recognition as an expert in the field
• An increase in technical knowledge
• Advise governments on ICT strategies and technologies
• Participation in Study Groups related to your field
• Get access to world-leading ICT statistics, studies and restricted information
• Get visibility on the international scene
• 15% off on publications, 20% off on ITU Telecom World tickets

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