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01-13-2023

Saudi Arabia CITC name changes to CST

 

On November 10, 2022, the cabinet issued decree No. 235 dated 07/04/1444H in which transferring the space regulatory sectors to the Communications and Information Technology Commission authority (CITC), and change its title to Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST), recognizing the importance of integration of communications, space and technology.

 

 

Below the link of the official announcement:

 

www.cst.gov.sa/en/AboutUs/Pages/History.aspx

 

 

 

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04-29-2019

 

On February 10, 2022, the Communications and Information Technology Commission of Saudi Arabia (CITC) has published the new WLAN regulation, also accordingly updated the Specification for Data Communication Equipment operating in License-Exempt Frequency Bands (RI117) and allow the use of Wi-Fi 6E. The regulation and specifications officially enable the introduction and use of WiFi 6E technology in Saudi Arabia over the entire 5925-7125MHz band. The enforcement date of the new technical specification (RI117) is 2022/1/20. 

 

 

 

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09-05-2019

 

CITC updated the technical specifications for cellular devices

 

Further to our news sent this April,  the CITC in Saudi Arabia published an update to their technical specification number RI056 on July 15th, 2019. 

 

The main points and changes are as follows:

 

  1. The below LTE frequencies bands in the old version have been removed in this specification:

 

           a. 2010MHz – 2025MHz.

           b. 2570MHz – 2620MHz.

 

  2. In addition to all mobile phones and tablets, Smart watches and mobile computers have been added and regulated,  must contain the CITC E-label for importation.

 

  3. The mobile phones must comply with the technical requirements to enable Cell Broadcast Service (CBS) Alert.

 

  4. All network based equipment (including mobile phones, tablets, Smart watches and mobile computer) must support 4G as a requirement for equipment approval and customs clearance.



 

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04-29-2019

 

 

CITC updated the technical specifications for cellular devices


On March 21, 2019, the CITC has updated the requirement for mobile phones and tablets. From now on, all mobile phones and tablets must contain CITC E-label and complies with CITC broadcast alert procedure in disaster and emergency situation. Additionally, all mobile phones, tablets, routers and modems must support 4G as a requirement for equipment approval and customs clearance.  

  

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05-06-2016

 

 

CITC Saudi Arabia has changed the type approval validity


The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) in Saudi Arabia has recently changed the validity of type approval certificate from one year to two years.

 

 If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

 

 

 
 
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