By Clifford Agugoesi, Editor-in-Chief
The 9th MENA Spectrum Management Conference will hold at W Hotel, Yas Island, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates(UAE) on 6 – 7 September 2025, and will go alongside the 33rd Arab Spectrum Management Group (ASMG) preparatory meeting, following a heads-up, obtained by our correspondent, over email, from Event Manager at Forum Global, Joshua Robson.
We gather that the 2-day event, supported by Arab Spectrum Management Group and hosted by TDRA UAE, promises insightful discussions between key policymakers, industry experts, and regulators.
Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the critical spectrum issues impacting the MENA region and beyond by engaging in interactive sessions, dedicated networking time, our live exhibition area, and much more.
Key Themes for the event include:
- Building momentum for WRC-27
- Building momentum for WRC-27
- AI and Spectrum management
- AI and Spectrum management
- Spectrum for inclusive connectivity
- Spectrum for inclusive connectivity
- Upper 6GHz – regional and global strategies
- Upper 6GHz – regional and global strategies
- Regional coordination and harmonization
- Regional coordination and harmonization
- Bridging the 5G gap
- Bridging the 5G gap
- Spectrum for D2D and NTN evolution
- Spectrum for D2D and NTN evolution
- Mission-critical connectivity & vertical industries
- Mission-critical connectivity & vertical industries
The list of first confirmed speakers and the agenda will soon be released.
What To Expect
The 8th MENA Spectrum Management Conference, which took place in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain hosted over 250 delegates from the region and beyond.
The 8th edition featured more than 50 distinguished speakers including Director, Radiocommunication Bureau, ITU Mario Maniewicz; General Director, TRA Bahrain Philip Marnick and Chairman, ASMG Tariq Al Awadhi and more.
8th MENA Spectrum Management Conference
Discussions covered key topics such as charting the course towards WRC-27; shaping the future of NTN Networks; spectrum pricing and licensing; where next for the 6GHz band?; the evolving mid-band and UHF ecosystems; maximising spectrum efficiency and more.
Registration is required for participation and is currently ongoing.
