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8TH MENA SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE


EVENT OVERVIEW

The 8th MENA Spectrum Management Conference will take place in Q4 2024. We will
shortly be announcing the location and confirmed dates. You can sign up for our
mailing list using the “Keep Informed” button to keep up to date with
announcements. 

Across 2 days attendees will have the opportunity to be involved in discussions
on the key spectrum topics for the MENA region and beyond, through interactive
sessions, networking opportunities, an exhibition area and much more.

This event is part of The Global Spectrum Series. The world’s largest collection
of regional spectrum policy conferences. Click on the images to find out more
about the series and to view the event vlog from last year.


 * EVENT VLOG
   
   Highlights from the event in Manama in September 2023


 * GLOBAL SPECTRUM SERIES
   
   This event takes place as part of the Global Spectrum Series - the world’s
   largest collection of regional spectrum policy conferences.


KEY THEMES IN 2023

Hover over the image to find out more…


 * THE FUTURE SHAPE OF SATELLITE SYSTEMS AND NTNS


 * FINAL PREPARATION FOR WRC-23


 * POWERING THE CONTINUED ROLLOUT OF 5G


 * SPECTRUM BANDS TO DELIVER THE 6G VISION


 * KEY BANDS:
   
   UHF, C-band, 6GHz and more


 * BEST PRACTICE IN LICENSING, AWARDS AND PRICING

Spectrum bands to deliver the 6G vision
Key bands - UHF, C-band, 6GHz and more
Best practice in licensing, awards and pricing
The future shape of satellite systems and NTNs
Final preparation for WRC-23
Powering the continued rollout of 5G
Spectrum bands to deliver the 6G vision
Key bands - UHF, C-band, 6GHz and more
Best practice in licensing, awards and pricing
The future shape of satellite systems and NTNs
Final preparation for WRC-23
Powering the continued rollout of 5G





EVENT BACKGROUND

View the 2023 Edition Here

Launched in 2014, and now in its eighth year, The MENA Spectrum Management
Conference has previously taken place in Dubai, Marrakech, Abu Dhabi, Tunis and
the Kingdom of Bahrain.

 

Around 250 delegates joined 2 days of discussions in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
in September 2023. Find more information and watch the highlights from the event
at the link below.




ORGANISERS & PARTNERS


ORGANISED BY


FORUM GLOBAL

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Forum Global is the international arm of Forum Europe, specialising in the
organisation of policy-focused conferences on a global level.

Developed in partnership with businesses, institutions, regulators and
governments throughout the world, our events provide a platform for stakeholders
to engage in topical discussions, strengthen networks and establish new
connections.

Since Forum Global’s inception in 2012, we have delivered over 35 major
international conferences across North America, South America, Asia, the Middle
East, Africa and Europe.

We are tech policy specialists. We have launched international event initiatives
focused on the Internet of Things and 5G, and are the creators of the world’s
largest series of global conferences on wireless spectrum management issues –
the Global Spectrum Series.

https://forum-europe.com/about/forum-global/

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HOSTED BY


TRA BAHRAIN

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You can find more information about the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority
via their website :

https://www.tra.org.bh/en/

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SUPPORTED BY




PLATINUM PARTNERS


AMAZON

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www.aboutamazon.com

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COLEAGO CONSULTING

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Coleago profile for conference website Founded in 2001, Coleago is a specialist
telecoms management consulting firm. Our expertise has been developed
exclusively within the telecoms sector and delivers a rare combination of
telecoms-related commercial and technical skills and experience. Since 2001 we
have worked on over 110 spectrum related projects in developed and emerging
markets. Since 2017 our spectrum projects included the transition to 5G,
including valuating spectrum most relevant for 5G such as 600MHz, 700MHz,
3.5GHz, and mm wave. We advise regulators on spectrum policy, spectrum roadmap,
spectrum pricing, spectrum auctions and capacity building on the topic best
practice in spectrum auctions. For mobile operators Coleago delivers regulatory
advocacy and responses to consultation, spectrum valuation, bid strategy
development and live auction support. Coleago also authored complete bid books
for spectrum licence awards by means of a beauty contest. For further
information, please visit www.coleago.com.

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ERICSSON

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Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment and related
services to mobile and fixed network operators globally. Over 1,000 networks in
more than 180 countries utilize our network equipment and 40 percent of all
mobile calls are made through our systems. We are one of the few companies
worldwide that can offer end-to-end solutions for all major mobile communication
standards. Communication is changing the way we live and work. Ericsson plays a
key role in this evolution, using innovation to empower people, business and
society. We provide communications networks, telecom services and multimedia
solutions, making it easier for people all over the globe to communicate.

www.ericsson.com

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GSA

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GSA (the Global mobile Suppliers Association) is a not-for-profit industry
organisation representing companies across the worldwide mobile ecosystem
engaged in the supply of infrastructure, semiconductors, test equipment,
devices, applications and mobile support services.
GSA actively promotes the 3GPP technology road-map – 3G; 4G; 5G, – and is a
single source of information resource for industry reports and market
intelligence. GSA Members drive the GSA agenda and define the communications and
development strategy for the Association.
The GSA Spectrum Group develops strategies and plans, and contributes studies
and technical analysis to international, regional and individual country
policy-makers and regulators to facilitate the timely availability of spectrum
for use by mobile network operators.

gsacom.com

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GSMA

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The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, uniting nearly
800 operators with more than 250 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem,
including handset and device makers, software companies, equipment providers and
Internet companies, as well as organisations in adjacent industry sectors. The
GSMA also produces industry-leading events such as Mobile World Congress, Mobile
World Congress Shanghai and the Mobile 360 Series conferences.

www.gsma.com

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GSOA

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GSOA is a non-profit organisation established with the objective of serving and
promoting the common interests of satellite operators from Europe, the Middle
East, Africa and the CIS. The Association today represents the interests of 21
satellite operators who deliver information communication services across the
globe. Together ESOA Members provide invaluable communications services to the
whole world including emergency communications, live broadcasting, maritime and
aero communications, secure services for governments, 24-7 monitoring of
industrial processes such as energy plants and a whole range of other
communications capabilities that society has come to rely on.

gsoasatellite.com

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HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE

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HPE is a global, edge-to-cloud Platform-as-a-Service company built to transform
your business. How? By helping you connect, protect, analyse and act on all your
data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so you can turn
insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world.

www.hpe.com

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HUAWEI

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Modal Box Co

Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and
communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We are
committed to bringing digital to every person, home and organization for a fully
connected, intelligent world. We have more than 194,000 employees, and we
operate in more than 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion
people around the world. Huawei is a private company wholly owned by its
employees. Through the Union of Huawei Investment & Holding Co., Ltd., we
implement an Employee Shareholding Scheme involving 104,572 employees. Only
Huawei employees are eligible to participate. No government agency or outside
organization holds shares in Huawei.

www.huawei.com

 

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INTELSAT

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Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I) operates the world’s first Globalized Network,
delivering high-quality, cost-effective video and broadband services anywhere in
the world. Intelsat’s Globalized Network combines the world’s largest satellite
backbone with terrestrial infrastructure, managed services and an open,
interoperable architecture to enable customers to drive revenue and reach
through a new generation of network services. Thousands of organizations serving
billions of people worldwide rely on Intelsat to provide ubiquitous broadband
connectivity, multi-format video broadcasting, secure satellite communications
and seamless mobility services. The end result is an entirely new world, one
that allows us to envision the impossible, connect without boundaries and
transform the ways in which we live. For more information, visit
www.intelsat.com.

www.intelsat.com

 

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MODAL BOX TITLE

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Nokia is a global leader in creating the technologies at the heart of our
connected world. Powered by the research and innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we
serve communications service providers, governments, large enterprises and
consumers, with the industry’s most complete, end-to-end portfolio of products,
services and licensing.From the enabling infrastructure for 5G and the Internet
of Things, to emerging applications in virtual reality and digital health, we
are shaping the future of technology to transform the human experience.

www.nokia.com

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QUALCOMM

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Qualcomm’s technologies powered the smartphone revolution and connected billions
of people. While many of our inventions and breakthroughs reside “under the
hood” of consumer electronics, they have transformed the world in a big way.
They have helped propel mobile to the forefront of the technology world and to
the top of consumers’ wish lists. They have created new opportunities for mobile
ecosystem players — the wireless device makers, the operators, the developers
and the content creators of the world. And more recently, our inventions and
breakthroughs have inspired fresh, new ideas from those companies — large and
small — new to the wireless space. We are engineers, scientists and business
strategists. Together, we focus on a single goal — invent mobile technology
breakthroughs. We pioneered 3G and 4G — and now, we are leading the way to 5G
and a new era of intelligent, connected devices. Our products are
revolutionizing industries including automotive, computing, IoT and healthcare,
and are allowing millions of devices to connect with each other in ways never
before imagined.

https://www.qualcomm.com/

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SILVER PARTNERS


SHURE

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https://www.shure.com

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REFRESHMENT BREAK HOSTS


POLICY IMPACT PARTNERS

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Policy Impact Partners (PIP) is a global consultancy platform supporting the
future of digital connectivity.

PIP bring together senior experts to develop, promote, and impact policy and
regulations that enable innovative technologies to positively transform
economies and societies.

www.policyimpactpartners.com

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AUDIO PARTNERS


SENNHEISER

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Audio specialist Sennheiser is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of
headphones, microphones and wireless transmission systems. Based in Wedemark
near Hanover, Germany, Sennheiser operates its own production facilities in
Germany, Ireland and the USA and is active in more than 50 countries. With 19
sales subsidiaries and long-established trading partners, the company supplies
innovative products and cutting-edge audio solutions that are optimally tailored
to its customers’ needs.

www.sennheiser.com

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KNOWLEDGE PARTNERS


AETHA CONSULTING

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Aetha Consulting provides strategic advice to the telecommunications industry
and specialises in undertaking rigorous data-driven quantitative assessments to
help businesses, regulators and policy makers make major strategic and
regulatory decisions. We work with our clients to develop creative and
sustainable solutions to the challenges facing them in a constantly changing
environment. Aetha helps operators and regulators to analyse the opportunities
and threats arising out of changes (whether real or proposed) in their radio
spectrum holdings. Throughout the recent unprecedented growth of wireless
services, Aetha’s staff have been at the forefront of spectrum policy. Our
consultants have assisted regulators to award spectrum and develop regulatory
frameworks, including supporting the European Commission to tackle issues such
as spectrum trading and the digital dividend. We also support operators to
understand their spectrum needs, value spectrum and bid in auctions. Each year
we support around 10 bidders in spectrum auctions – a total of over 120 award
processes between mid-2011 and 2023 across all regions of the world. Our
technical knowledge, combined with our rigorous valuation modelling approach,
ensures that our clients are comprehensively prepared for auctions.

www.aethaconsulting.com

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NERA ECONOMIC CONSULTING

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NERA Economic Consulting is a global firm of experts dedicated to applying
economic, finance, and quantitative principles to complex business and legal
challenges. For half a century, NERA’s economists have been creating strategies,
studies, reports, expert testimony, and policy recommendations for government
authorities and the world’s leading law firms and corporations. We bring
academic rigor, objectivity, and real world industry experience to bear on
issues arising from competition, regulation, public policy, strategy, finance,
and litigation. NERA’s clients value our ability to apply and communicate
state-of-the-art approaches clearly and convincingly, our commitment to deliver
unbiased findings, and our reputation for quality and independence. Our clients
rely on the integrity and skills of our unparalleled team of economists and
other experts backed by the resources and reliability of one of the world’s
largest economic consultancies. With its main office in New York City, NERA
serves clients from more than 25 offices across North America, Europe, and Asia
Pacific.

www.nera.com

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LAST YEAR'S SPEAKERS INCLUDED


MARIO MANIEWICZ, DIRECTOR, RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU, ITU

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Mr. Mario Maniewicz was elected Director of the ITU Radiocommunication Bureau at
the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2018 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He took
office on 1 January 2019.

Mario Maniewicz is an electronic engineer specialized in telecommunications. He
has been with the ITU for over 30 years, where he has served in high-level
management positions in the Radiocommunication and Development Sectors as well
as in ITU Regional Offices.

As Director, Mr. Maniewicz is responsible for the management of the
Radiocommunication Bureau, which organizes and co-ordinates the work of the
Radiocommunication Sector whose aim is to ensure the rational, equitable,
efficient, and economical use of the radio-frequency spectrum and satellite
orbits.

Before joining the ITU, Mr. Maniewicz occupied a managerial position in
Uruguay’s main telecommunications operator and was Assistant Professor in the
Faculty of Engineering of Uruguay’s main University.

Mr. Maniewicz is married and has two children. He speaks Spanish, English,
French and Portuguese.

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MARIO MANIEWICZ


DIRECTOR, BR
ITU


PHILIP MARNICK, GENERAL DIRECTOR, TRA BAHRAIN

×

Philip Marnick is the General Director of the Telecommunications Regulatory
Authority (TRA). He was appointed early January 2022 by the Members of the
Board, to assume the position, paving the way for a more effective regulatory
framework by continuing the evolution of the telecom sector liberalization.

Mr Marnick leads the TRA, including the development of consumer protection
initiatives and resolving disputes. The TRA develops regulatory rules that
promote competition, innovation, and investment in broadband services and
facilities, as well as developing a more comprehensive and competitive framework
that aligns with international best practices. Ensuring that Bahrain remains a
center of innovation and that its telecommunications sector serves everyone
while supporting Bahrain’s strategic objectives.

Before assuming his role at the TRA, Mr Marnick managed and directed at Ofcom in
the UK, where he was the Group Director of Spectrum responsible for all aspects
of UK national and international spectrum management – from strategy to delivery
including awards, clearance and enforcement. Mr Marnick has worked in the
telecommunications sector for over 30 years. He has served as a senior executive
in technology, operations, and strategy. Mr Marnick has worked in both start-ups
(from inception to sale) and major corporations, in firms such as UK Broadband,
O2, Orange, BT, J-Phone in Japan (now Softbank Mobile), Extreme Mobile, and
SpinVox (now Nuance).

From analogue to 5G, he has engaged across every mobile generation. Throughout
his carrier he has been at the forefront of industry developments – in both
fixed and mobile. He has collaborated on the first deployments of mobile
networks utilizing new technologies and standards, this has also included
innovative products such as the first camera phone and photo messaging service,
as well as mobile internet and hosted voice services.

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PHILIP MARNICK


GENERAL DIRECTOR
TRA BAHRAIN


TARIQ AL AWADHI, CHAIRMAN, ARAB SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT GROUP (ASMG)

×

Tariq Al Awadhi of United Arab Emirates is the Executive Director Spectrum
Affairs Department of the Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRA) United Arab
Emirates. Mr. Al Awadhi has 24 years of experience in spectrum management. He
was elected Chairman of ITU World Radio Conference (WRC) 2012. He headed a
number of ITU Groups and meetings and contributed towards ITU resolutions,
recommendations and studies. He represented the UAE in ITU, IMO, ICAO, Arab
Spectrum Management Group, GCC Telecom Bureau and a number of other
international and regional forums. He is currently chairman of Arab Spectrum
Management Group (ASMG).

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TARIQ AL AWADHI


CHAIRMAN
ARAB SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT GROUP (ASMG)


BELAL AL-HAFNAWI, COMMISSIONER AND MEMBER OF THE BOARD, TRC JORDAN

×

H.E. Eng Belal Al-Hafnawi is an ICT executive leader experienced in technology,
management, leadership, regulatory and strategy. Currently working as
Commissioner and full time Board Member at the Telecommunications Regulatory
Commission (TRC).

His Excellency Belal has 20 years’ experience in technology, telecommunications,
information technology and digital transformation. He has worked with several
international mobile network vendors and service providers including Huawei,
Motorola, Nokia, Samsung Electronics and STC.

He has wide work experience in various telecommunications fields, which include
management, advisory, strategy, technical consulting, managing complex programs
and projects, operation management and quality.

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BELAL AL-HAFNAWI


COMMISSIONER AND MEMBER OF THE BOARD
TRC JORDAN


ILHAM GHAZI, HEAD, BROADCASTING SERVICES DIVISION, ITU

×

In ITU for 17 years, At present: Head of the Broadcasting Services Division at
the Radiocommunication Bureau of ITU.

ITU-R activities Secretary for WG6B responsible for a.i.10 (future Conferences)
at WRC-19, WG5C responsible for fixe, mobile and broadcasting issues at WRC-12
and Appendix-4 revision at WRC-07 Counselor by interim to ITU-R study Group 6
and its Working Parties In 2018, in parallel to her responsibilities, from
February to September 2018.
Vice Chair of RRC-06 IPG, representing Arab countries (from 2004 to end 2005)

Regional broadcasting planning:
From 2010 and 2018, successfully led DTT frequency planning in Africa, Arab
Region and Central America and Caribbean, to facilitate the Transition to DTT
and enable the release of 700/800 MHz bands in those Regions.
From 2019 to 2021, led the GE84 Plan optimization for Africa to enable more FM
frequencies to respond to the increasing demand in FM radio or to transit to
Digital radio.

Other responsibilities:
Vice-president of the ITU appeal Board, Interim to the BR Deputy Director in the
ITU Appointment and Promotion Board,  one of the 3 Secretaries of ITU NOW4WRC23.

Prior to ITU:
worked for near 10 years in Moroccan Agence Nationale de Réglemenation des
telecommunications, with evolving level of responsibility that included Project
manager for an automated frequency management System, head of national frequency
planning and head of international frequency coordination Units.
In addition to her Engineering degree, she completed an executive Master in
Business Administration, in Ecole polytechnique Federale de Lausanne-Switzerland
in 2009.

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ILHAM GHAZI


HEAD BROADCASTING SERVICES DIVISION
ITU


NESE GUENDELSBERGER, DEPUTY CHIEF, OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, US FEDERAL
COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

×

Nese Guendelsberger is the Deputy Chief of the Federal Communications
Commission’s International Bureau. Previously, Ms. Guendelsberger served as the
Chief of the Spectrum and Competition Policy Division in the Wireless
Telecommunications Bureau. She also worked in the Wireline Competition Bureau
and in the Wireless Bureau’s former Auctions and Industry Analysis Division.

Prior to joining the FCC in 2000, Ms. Guendelsberger taught law at the
University of Baltimore and the University of Ankara and was a consultant on
international law matters. Ms. Guendelsberger has an LL.M. from the University
of Michigan as well as law degrees from the University of Paris I
(Pantheon-Sorbonne) and the University of Ankara.

She is a technical writer, author and international speaker.

Close


NESE GUENDELSBERGER


DEPUTY CHIEF, OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
US FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


MARIO MANIEWICZ, DIRECTOR, RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU, ITU

×

Mr. Mario Maniewicz was elected Director of the ITU Radiocommunication Bureau at
the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2018 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He took
office on 1 January 2019.

Mario Maniewicz is an electronic engineer specialized in telecommunications. He
has been with the ITU for over 30 years, where he has served in high-level
management positions in the Radiocommunication and Development Sectors as well
as in ITU Regional Offices.

As Director, Mr. Maniewicz is responsible for the management of the
Radiocommunication Bureau, which organizes and co-ordinates the work of the
Radiocommunication Sector whose aim is to ensure the rational, equitable,
efficient, and economical use of the radio-frequency spectrum and satellite
orbits.

Before joining the ITU, Mr. Maniewicz occupied a managerial position in
Uruguay’s main telecommunications operator and was Assistant Professor in the
Faculty of Engineering of Uruguay’s main University.

Mr. Maniewicz is married and has two children. He speaks Spanish, English,
French and Portuguese.

Close


MARIO MANIEWICZ


DIRECTOR, BR
ITU


PHILIP MARNICK, GENERAL DIRECTOR, TRA BAHRAIN

×

Philip Marnick is the General Director of the Telecommunications Regulatory
Authority (TRA). He was appointed early January 2022 by the Members of the
Board, to assume the position, paving the way for a more effective regulatory
framework by continuing the evolution of the telecom sector liberalization.

Mr Marnick leads the TRA, including the development of consumer protection
initiatives and resolving disputes. The TRA develops regulatory rules that
promote competition, innovation, and investment in broadband services and
facilities, as well as developing a more comprehensive and competitive framework
that aligns with international best practices. Ensuring that Bahrain remains a
center of innovation and that its telecommunications sector serves everyone
while supporting Bahrain’s strategic objectives.

Before assuming his role at the TRA, Mr Marnick managed and directed at Ofcom in
the UK, where he was the Group Director of Spectrum responsible for all aspects
of UK national and international spectrum management – from strategy to delivery
including awards, clearance and enforcement. Mr Marnick has worked in the
telecommunications sector for over 30 years. He has served as a senior executive
in technology, operations, and strategy. Mr Marnick has worked in both start-ups
(from inception to sale) and major corporations, in firms such as UK Broadband,
O2, Orange, BT, J-Phone in Japan (now Softbank Mobile), Extreme Mobile, and
SpinVox (now Nuance).

From analogue to 5G, he has engaged across every mobile generation. Throughout
his carrier he has been at the forefront of industry developments – in both
fixed and mobile. He has collaborated on the first deployments of mobile
networks utilizing new technologies and standards, this has also included
innovative products such as the first camera phone and photo messaging service,
as well as mobile internet and hosted voice services.

Close


PHILIP MARNICK


GENERAL DIRECTOR
TRA BAHRAIN


TARIQ AL AWADHI, CHAIRMAN, ARAB SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT GROUP (ASMG)

×

Tariq Al Awadhi of United Arab Emirates is the Executive Director Spectrum
Affairs Department of the Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRA) United Arab
Emirates. Mr. Al Awadhi has 24 years of experience in spectrum management. He
was elected Chairman of ITU World Radio Conference (WRC) 2012. He headed a
number of ITU Groups and meetings and contributed towards ITU resolutions,
recommendations and studies. He represented the UAE in ITU, IMO, ICAO, Arab
Spectrum Management Group, GCC Telecom Bureau and a number of other
international and regional forums. He is currently chairman of Arab Spectrum
Management Group (ASMG).

Close


TARIQ AL AWADHI


CHAIRMAN
ARAB SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT GROUP (ASMG)


BELAL AL-HAFNAWI, COMMISSIONER AND MEMBER OF THE BOARD, TRC JORDAN

×

H.E. Eng Belal Al-Hafnawi is an ICT executive leader experienced in technology,
management, leadership, regulatory and strategy. Currently working as
Commissioner and full time Board Member at the Telecommunications Regulatory
Commission (TRC).

His Excellency Belal has 20 years’ experience in technology, telecommunications,
information technology and digital transformation. He has worked with several
international mobile network vendors and service providers including Huawei,
Motorola, Nokia, Samsung Electronics and STC.

He has wide work experience in various telecommunications fields, which include
management, advisory, strategy, technical consulting, managing complex programs
and projects, operation management and quality.

Close


BELAL AL-HAFNAWI


COMMISSIONER AND MEMBER OF THE BOARD
TRC JORDAN


ILHAM GHAZI, HEAD, BROADCASTING SERVICES DIVISION, ITU

×

In ITU for 17 years, At present: Head of the Broadcasting Services Division at
the Radiocommunication Bureau of ITU.

ITU-R activities Secretary for WG6B responsible for a.i.10 (future Conferences)
at WRC-19, WG5C responsible for fixe, mobile and broadcasting issues at WRC-12
and Appendix-4 revision at WRC-07 Counselor by interim to ITU-R study Group 6
and its Working Parties In 2018, in parallel to her responsibilities, from
February to September 2018.
Vice Chair of RRC-06 IPG, representing Arab countries (from 2004 to end 2005)

Regional broadcasting planning:
From 2010 and 2018, successfully led DTT frequency planning in Africa, Arab
Region and Central America and Caribbean, to facilitate the Transition to DTT
and enable the release of 700/800 MHz bands in those Regions.
From 2019 to 2021, led the GE84 Plan optimization for Africa to enable more FM
frequencies to respond to the increasing demand in FM radio or to transit to
Digital radio.

Other responsibilities:
Vice-president of the ITU appeal Board, Interim to the BR Deputy Director in the
ITU Appointment and Promotion Board,  one of the 3 Secretaries of ITU NOW4WRC23.

Prior to ITU:
worked for near 10 years in Moroccan Agence Nationale de Réglemenation des
telecommunications, with evolving level of responsibility that included Project
manager for an automated frequency management System, head of national frequency
planning and head of international frequency coordination Units.
In addition to her Engineering degree, she completed an executive Master in
Business Administration, in Ecole polytechnique Federale de Lausanne-Switzerland
in 2009.

Close


ILHAM GHAZI


HEAD BROADCASTING SERVICES DIVISION
ITU


NESE GUENDELSBERGER, DEPUTY CHIEF, OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, US FEDERAL
COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

×

Nese Guendelsberger is the Deputy Chief of the Federal Communications
Commission’s International Bureau. Previously, Ms. Guendelsberger served as the
Chief of the Spectrum and Competition Policy Division in the Wireless
Telecommunications Bureau. She also worked in the Wireline Competition Bureau
and in the Wireless Bureau’s former Auctions and Industry Analysis Division.

Prior to joining the FCC in 2000, Ms. Guendelsberger taught law at the
University of Baltimore and the University of Ankara and was a consultant on
international law matters. Ms. Guendelsberger has an LL.M. from the University
of Michigan as well as law degrees from the University of Paris I
(Pantheon-Sorbonne) and the University of Ankara.

She is a technical writer, author and international speaker.

Close


NESE GUENDELSBERGER


DEPUTY CHIEF, OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
US FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


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(UTC+3) Eastern European Time (UTC+2) Eastern Greenland Summer Time (UTC+0)
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Time (UTC-5) Eastern Time (UTC-5) Further-eastern European Time (UTC+3) Fiji
Time (UTC+12) Falkland Islands Summer Time (UTC-3) Falkland Islands Time (UTC-4)
Fernando de Noronha Time (UTC-2) Galapagos Time (UTC-6) Gambier Islands (UTC-9)
Georgia Standard Time (UTC+4) French Guiana Time (UTC-3) Gilbert Island Time
(UTC+12) Gambier Island Time (UTC-9) Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0) Gulf Standard
Time (UTC+4) South Georgia Time (UTC-2) Guyana Time (UTC-4) Hawaii-Aleutian
Daylight Time (UTC-9) Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (UTC-10) Hong Kong Time
(UTC+8) Heard and McDonald Islands Time (UTC+5) Khovd Summer Time (UTC+8) Khovd
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(UTC+6) Kosrae Time (UTC+11) Krasnoyarsk Time (UTC+7) Korea Standard Time
(UTC+9) Lord Howe Daylight Time (UTC+11) Lord Howe Standard Time (UTC+10:30)
Line Islands Time (UTC+14) Magadan Time (UTC+11) Marquesas Islands Time
(UTC-9:30) Mawson Station Time (UTC+5) Mountain Daylight Time (UTC-6) Marshall
Islands (UTC+12) Macquarie Island Station Time (UTC+11) Marquesas Islands Time
(UTC-9:30) Myanmar Standard Time (UTC+6:30) Moscow Time (UTC+3) Mountain
Standard Time (UTC-7) Malaysia Standard Time (UTC+8) Mountain Time (UTC-7)
Mauritius Time (UTC+4) Maldives Time (UTC+5) Malaysia Time (UTC+8) New Caledonia
Time (UTC+11) Newfoundland Daylight Time (UTC-2:30) Norfolk Time (UTC+11) Nepal
Time (UTC+5:45) Nauru Time (UTC+12) Newfoundland Standard Time (UTC-3:30)
Newfoundland Time (UTC-3:30) Niue Time (UTC-11) New Zealand Daylight Time
(UTC+13) New Zealand Standard Time (UTC+12) Omsk Time (UTC+6) Oral Time (UTC+5)
Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7) Peru Time (UTC-5) Kamchatka Time (UTC+12) Papua
New Guinea Time (UTC+10) Phoenix Island Time (UTC+13) Philippine Standard Time
(UTC+8) Philippine Time (UTC+8) Pakistan Standard Time (UTC+5) Saint Pierre and
Miquelon Daylight time (UTC-2) Saint Pierre and Miquelon Standard Time (UTC-3)
Pohnpei Standard Time (UTC+11) Pacific Standard Time (UTC-8) Pacific Time
(UTC-8) Palau Time (UTC+9) Paraguay Summer Time (UTC-3) Paraguay Time (UTC-4)
Réunion Time (UTC+4) Rothera Research Station Time (UTC-3) Sakhalin Island time
(UTC+11) Samara Time (UTC+4) South African Standard Time (UTC+2) Solomon Islands
Time (UTC+11) Seychelles Time (UTC+4) Singapore Time (UTC+8) Sri Lanka Standard
Time (UTC+5:30) Srednekolymsk Time (UTC+11) Suriname Time (UTC-3) Samoa Standard
Time (UTC-11) Showa Station Time (UTC+3) Tahiti Time (UTC-10) French Southern
and Antarctic Time (UTC+5) Thailand Standard Time (UTC+7) Tajikistan Time
(UTC+5) Tokelau Time (UTC+13) Timor Leste Time (UTC+9) Turkmenistan Time (UTC+5)
Tonga Time (UTC+13) Turkey Time (UTC+3) Tuvalu Time (UTC+12) Ulaanbaatar Summer
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Vladivostok Time (UTC+10) Volgograd Time (UTC+4) Vostok Station Time (UTC+6)
Vanuatu Time (UTC+11) Wake Island Time (UTC+12) West Africa Summer Time (UTC+2)
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Time (UTC+9) Western Standard Time (UTC+8) Yakutsk Time (UTC+9) Yekaterinburg
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