KUWAIT, Aug 18 (KUNA) — The Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) has signed an agreement with Future Integrated Technologies for Communications Equipment Company to deploy the Automated Spectrum Monitoring and Analysis System, marking a major step in modernizing Kuwait’s national spectrum oversight framework. This nationwide initiative aims to strengthen the regulation and efficient use of radio frequencies across the country.
In a statement, CITRA emphasized its dedication to maintaining strict oversight of all radio spectrum bands, leveraging advanced tools to detect and locate unauthorized transmissions with high accuracy, as well as pinpoint sources of harmful interference. The initiative aligns with global standards and international regulatory guidelines to ensure optimal allocation and use of spectrum resources.
Key goals of the project include improving telecommunications service quality through routine on-site measurements and sophisticated data analysis, as well as enabling real-time surveillance of spectrum activity to allow rapid responses to regulatory breaches. The system will support stronger enforcement of licensing terms and promote long-term sustainability of wireless resources.
The rollout will feature the creation of a centralized monitoring hub, complemented by fixed and mobile monitoring units, portable detection devices, and network performance evaluation tools. Coverage will extend across all populated regions and border zones, ensuring nationwide reach and operational effectiveness.
This advancement is expected to significantly boost CITRA’s ability to supervise network performance and minimize service disruptions caused by interference or illegal spectrum usage, delivering benefits to both telecom operators and consumers.
CITRA reiterated its ongoing efforts to enhance Kuwait’s digital infrastructure and foster a robust, compliant telecommunications ecosystem in line with national development plans and top-tier international benchmarks.
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Kuwait’s CITRA signs contract establishing spectrum monitoring’s modern framework
KUWAIT, Aug 18 (KUNA) — The Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) announced on Monday the signing of a contract with Future Integrated Technologies for Communications Equipment Company to implement the Automated Spectrum Monitoring and Analysis System, a comprehensive national project aimed at establishing a modern framework for spectrum monitoring in the State of Kuwait. nIn a press release, CITRA said the project reflected its commitment to the continuous supervision of the radio spectrum across all frequency bands, detecting and locating unlicensed uses with precision, and identifying sources of harmful interference, to ensure the optimal utilization of spectrum resources in line with international best practices and the latest global recommendations. nThe projectآ’s objectives include enhancing the quality of service through regular field measurements and advanced analytical indicators, and providing real-time spectrum monitoring to enable swift and effective action against violations. nOther objectives include strengthening regulatory efficiency and compliance with license conditions to preserve the sustainability of spectrum resources as well as the establisment of an integrated control center, fixed and mobile monitoring stations, handheld devices, and service quality measurement tools for telecommunications networks, in addition to covering all residential and border areas of the country to ensure comprehensive and effective monitoring. nThis project will significantly enhance CITRAآ’s capabilities in monitoring the quality of telecommunications networks and reducing disruptions caused by interference and unauthorized usage, ultimately benefiting both service providers and end users. nCITRA reaffirms its continued commitment to developing Kuwaitآ’s digital infrastructure and strengthening the telecommunications environment in line with national strategies and the highest international standards. (end) r nfh.gta