UAE holds meeting to coordinate terrestrial television channels

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, TRA, in Dubai is hosting the first Arab meeting and regional forum to coordinate terrestrial television channels from 17th to 20th May, in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union, ITU, the Arab League and the Arab States Broadcasting Union.

The forum focuses on the migration from analogue terrestrial TV broadcasting to digital, and the need for regional coordination and cooperation to enable the transition.

It also discusses the technical and regulatory challenges of this migration in the Arab region in relation to the cost, deployment, return of investment, and radio frequency planning and sharing spectrum.

In addition, participants reviewed technical requirements and necessary procedures to make amendments to the Geneva ‘06 terrestrial digital broadcasting plans.