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	2012

DATE	SUBJECT
6 Feb	TRA Tips for the International Safer Internet Day English , Arabic
6 Feb	TRA consults on the Regulation of Wholesale International Inbound Calls English , Arabic
29 Jan	TRA holds its annual retrospective meeting with the telecoms industry English , Arabic
14 Jan	TRA Attends International Conferences on Online Child Protection English , Arabic
10 Jan	TRA Issues the Most Developed Telecommunications Consumer Protection Guidelines in the Region English , Arabic


	2011

DATE	SUBJECT
14 Dec	Getting a better understanding of the cost of providing telecommunications services in Bahrain. TRA to develop, implement and use bottom-up cost models English
11 Dec	TRA Requires Mobile Operators to Inform Consumers of Data Roaming Charges English , Arabic
07 Dec	TRA consults on the fair and reasonable charges of Batelco’s wholesale services English , Arabic
19 Nov	TRA Receives International Recognition English , Arabic
13 Nov	TRA’s General Director Receives HE the Ambassador of the Russian Federation English , Arabic
18 Oct	TRA Statement on Blackberry Data Services Interruptions English , Arabic
16 Oct	TRA Announces Release of Measurements Report of Radio Signals Transmitted from Telecommunications Masts in the Kingdom of Bahrain English , Arabic
10 Oct	Kingdom of Bahrain is the First in the Middle East and North Africa in Fixed Number Portability English , Arabic
01 Oct	New National Telecommunications Plan Under Development English , Arabic
17 Sep	TRA Releases Report on the Quality of Service of Fixed Broadband Services English , Arabic
14 Sep	TRA Publishes Price Benchmarking Study of Telecommunications Services in Arab Countries English , Arabic
5 Sep	TRA Issues Notices to Batelco and Viva for Implementing Anti-competitive Prices for International Calls which Harm the Interests of Consumer English , Arabic
6 Aug	TRA Launches its 2010 Annual Report English , Arabic
25 July	TRA Presents the Price Benchmarking Study at the Arab Regulators’ Network 8th Annual General Meeting English , Arabic
17 July	TRA unleashes consumers’ freedom of choice English , Arabic
13 July	Minister Responsible for Telecommunications Sector Receives TRA’s New General Director English , Arabic
3 July	TRA Publishes First Mobile Quality of Service Report English , Arabic
20 June	TRA Empowers Consumers to Move Between Operators and Keep Same Phone Number English , Arabic
06 June	TRA Publishes Fixed Links Policy English , Arabic
22 May	LLU Commercial Launch and Workshop with the Industry English , Arabic
21 May	TRA to develop, implement and use bottom-up cost models English , Arabic
10 May	TRA Publishes Q1- 2011 Report of the Signal Levels Emitted from Telecommunications Masts English , Arabic
8 May	TRA’s Art Competition on “Online Safety” Rescheduled Last date for submission 8th September 2011 English , Arabic
7 May	To Boost Competition for better Services TRA Announces the Countdown for Local Loop Unbundling English , Arabic
26 April	TRA Changes Its Call Centre’s Number to 81188 English , Arabic
25 April	TRA Releases Bahrain SafeSurf Newsletter on the Abuse of Social Media English , Arabic
20 April	TRA Presents on Twitter “@TRABahrain” English , Arabic
16 April	TRA Releases 2011 Q1 Report on the Quality of Service of Fixed Broadband Services English , Arabic
13 April	Decision on TRA case reference No. 01/11 – Atyaf Telecommunications (change of shareholding and acquisition) English
12 April	TRA Press Statement about 2Connect English, Arabic
11 April	Falcon Submarine Cable Service Disruption Update English, Arabic
5 April	TRA Participates at Middle East Spectrum Conference English, Arabic
3 April	TRA Participates at the Broadband World Forum English, Arabic
30 March	TRA Hosts the First Meeting of Radiocommunications Consultative Committee English, Arabic
29 March	TRA Warns Consumers on Scam Calls English, Arabic
28 March	TRA Invites Expression of Interest in 1800 MHz Spectrum English, Arabic
27 March	TRA Seeks a Company to Redesign its Website English, Arabic
26 March	TRA Art Competition Deadline Extended to 9 May 2011 English, Arabic
23 March	TRA Extends the Deadline for 2Connect to Cease Services English, Arabic
21 March	TRA Revokes All Licences Granted to 2Connect W.L.L English, Arabic
21 March	TRA consults on the change of audit scope applicable to Batelco’s regulatory accounts English, Arabic
23 February	TRA to Implement Customer Relations Management Solution English, Arabic
16 February	TRA – a New Member of the ICT Knowledge Club English, Arabic
12 February	TRA Announces New Consultation Initiative with the Users of Radio Frequencies English, Arabic
30 January	TRA Releases Its First SafeSurf Newsletter on Cyber Bullying and Online Abuse English, Arabic
26 January	TRA Orders Batelco and Sets Fair and Reasonable Charges to Its Wholesale Services English, Arabic
24 January	TRA Releases Its 2010 Q4 Report on the Quality of Service of the Fixed Broadband Services English, Arabic
12 January	TRA Releases its 2010 Q4 Report on the Level of Radio Signals from Telecommunications Masts English, Arabic
3 January	TRA to Implement an Online Telecommunications Services Tariffs Comparator English, Arabic
2 January	TRA Releases Its 2010 Market Indicators Report English, Arabic


	2010

DATE	SUBJECT
8 December	TRA and the Industry Highlights 2010 Achievements and 2011 Opportunities English, Arabic
1 December	For the Second Year Comms MEA Awards TRA – Bahrain Best Regulator of the Year in the Middle East and Africa Region English, Arabic
25 November	TRA has not Licensed Viper Networks Company to Provide Telecommunications Services English, Arabic
14 November	TRA Publishes its SecondFixed Broadband Analysis Report English, Arabic
7 November	TRA Launches Its Second Art Competition on Online Safety English, Arabic
3 November	TRA Aims for More Choice to Consumers over Batelco Fixed Copper Network English, Arabic
1 November	TRA Publishes Number Portability Technical Specifications English, Arabic
25 October	TRA Launches the Results of the State of the Nation Review for Online Safety English, Arabic
18 October	TRA Launches Its First State of the Nation Review on Online Safety “A Road Map for the Future” English, Arabic
14 October	TRA has not Licensed Orange Telecom to Provide Mobile Services in Bahrain English, Arabic
30 September	TRA Orders Internet Service Providers to Block Illegal Voice Services English, Arabic
27 August	TRA and the Mobile Operators Encourage Prepaid Mobile Subscribers to Register Personal Details to Avoid Service Suspension English, Arabic
16 August	TRA Publishes 2010 Price Benchmarking of Telecommunications Service in the Arab Countries English, Arabic
12 August	TRA Instructs the Mobile Operators to Properly Register Prepaid Mobile Subscribers English, Arabic
5 August	TRA Statement on Blackberry Services Offered in Bahrain English, Arabic
3 August	TRA Publishes Results of the Second Study on Bahrain Internet Ecosystem English, Arabic
31 July	TRA Sets the Terms and Conditions for the Direct Access to the International FLAG Landing Station located in Batelco’s Premises English, Arabic
25 July	TRA Attends the Egyptian Cyber Peace Initiative Meeting English, Arabic
21 July	TRA Participates at the Submarine Networks Conference English, Arabic
19 July	TRA Publishes its First Report on Broadband Communications Quality of Service English, Arabic
3 July	TRA Participates at the Arab Regulators’ Network 7th General Annual Meeting English, Arabic
23 June	TRA – Bahrain Seeks a Firm to Perform a Nationwide Mobile Quality of Service Audit English, Arabic
19 June	GCC Telecommunications Ministers Approve Maximum Cap for International Roaming within GCC Countries English, Arabic
16 June	For the Third Time Consumers and Business Users Meet with Telecommunications Companies and Raise Issues of Concerns English, Arabic
1 June	TRA Publishes the Arab League’s Request for Information on the Management of the Internet Generic Top-Level Domain “.arab” and".عرب" English, Arabic
24 May	TRA Publishes Its First Quarterly Report for 2010 on the Level of Radio Signals from Telecommunications Masts in Bahrain English, Arabic
18 May	TRA Shares its Experience at the Broadband Global Summit English, Arabic
16 May	TRA Announces the Winners of its Art Competition English, Arabic
8 May	TRA Bahrain Concludes Bahrain Campaign for online Safety English, Arabic
21 April	TRA Appoints the Judging Panel for its Art Competition English, Arabic
17 April	TRA Promotes Ahmed Aldoseri to Director of ICT English, Arabic
11 April	First Copper Lines Unbundled in Bahrain English, Arabic
30 March	TRA Bahrain leads the Region on Protecting the Users of the Internet. TRA announces Bahrain Campaign for Online Safety Conference. English, Arabic
21 March	TRA Consults on its Draft Three-Year Work Plan, Plan focuses on the sector development, safeguarding the consumers and the transition to an ICT environment English, Arabic
20 March	TRA Market Indicators Reports Shows Fixed Line Subscribers Continued to Grow, Mobile Users reached 1.4 Million and Broadband Subscribers Grow by 23% English, Arabic
17 March	H.E. Shaikh Ahmed bin Ateyatalla Al Khalifa Officially Opens TRA New Offices English, Arabic
3 March	TRA Extends the Deadline of its Art Competition English, Arabic
24 February	TRA Bahrain Concludes its Conference on “Achieving Ubiquitous Broadband Networks” English, Arabic
22 February	TRA Bahrain Hosts Conference on “Achieving Ubiquitous Broadband Networks” English, Arabic
21 February	TRA introduces new competition-based framework for the regulation of retail tariff which paves the way for the de-regulation of Batelco’s mobile tariffs and calls to certain international destinations English, Arabic
10 February	TRA Publishes Its Fourth Report on the Level of Radio Signals from Telecommunications Masts in Bahrain English, Arabic
7 February	SAMENA to support TRA Bahrain’s “Achieving Ubiquitous Broadband Networks” Conference English, Arabic
3 February	TRA Determines Batelco and Zain Dominant in the Provision of Termination Services on their Mobile Networks English, Arabic
13 January	Bahrain Scores the First Position in the Telecommunications Infrastructure English, Arabic
5 January	TRA Consults on Spectrum Issues English, Arabic


	2009

DATE	SUBJECT
23 December	TRA Remind Consumers of the Directory Inquiry Charges Following the removal of the pre recorded message of the tariff when calling 181 and 188 by Batelco English, Arabic
24 November	TRA Steps in and Fines Batelco for Failure to Meet its Obligations to Other Licensed Operators English, Arabic
6 November	General Director of TRA Steps down from his Position English, Arabic
3 November	TRA Sets the Regulated Rate of Return Applicable to the Regulated Telecommunications Services of Batelco and Zain at 9.5% English, Arabic
2 November	TRA Continues to Monitor Mobile Operators Compliance with Safety Standards English, Arabic
26 October	TRA Hosts the First Europe, Middle East and North Africa Regional Telecommunications Conference English, Arabic
25 October	Consumers Raise Issues of Concern Directly to Licensed Telecom Operators English, Arabic
19 October	TRA is publishing a Renesys Study on Bahrain Internet Ecosystem English, Arabic
18 October	TRA and ISPs Support the Ministry of Culture and Information to Stop Pornography and copyright infringement on the Dream Boxes English, Arabic
14 October	Signal Levels from Mobile Base Station Antennas in Hamad Town and Jidhafs are Very Small and well below the Legal Limit English, Arabic
5 October	TRA to Perform Quality of Service Checks on Mobile Services English, Arabic
28 September	TRA agree on New Procedure for the Erection of Wireless Masts with Central and Muharraq Municipalities English, Arabic
18 September	TRA Approves Overall Reduction in Prices for Batelco Wholesale Services English, Arabic
16 September	TRA Supports Alternative Supply of Broadband Services over Batelco’s Fixed Network English, Arabic
14 September	TRA Initiates Legal Enforcement Actions Against Batelco for Refusal to Provide Direct Access to International Circuits Provided by Flag English, Arabic
9 September	TRA Appoints Specialist ICT Security Advisor English, Arabic
8 September	TRA Discusses Radiocommunications Masts and Aerials with the Industry English, Arabic
2 September	TRA Proposes a Procedure for the Erection of Wireless Networks English, Arabic
25 August	TRA General Director Receives the Ambassador of the United States of America English, Arabic
24 August	TRA Locates and Stops Spectrum Users Violating the Terms of their Frequency Licences English, Arabic
19 August	TRA Launches its 2008 Annual Report English, Arabic
15 August	TRA Discusses the Benefits of Wireless Technologies with Municipality Councils English, Arabic
11 August	TRA Continues to Develop the Skills of its Bahraini Staff English, Arabic
2 August	TRA Locates and Stops Illegal Use of Telecommunications Frequencies English, Arabic
27 July	TRA Searches for Unlicensed Radio Frequencies Users English, Arabic
21 July	TRA Proposes to set the Cost of Capital Applicable to the Regulated Telecommunications Activities of Batelco and Zain at 9% English, Arabic
18 July	TRA Represents the Telecommunications Sector in Two Conferences for MENA Region on WiMAX, National Security and Infrastructure Protection English, Arabic
15 July	TRA Appoints an Industry Expert to Conduct Measurements of Broadband Quality of Service English, Arabic
13 July	TRA Invites Businesses and Consumers to Show Interest in Number Portability Service English, Arabic
12 July	TRA Proposes the Protection of Consumers’ Privacy from Unwanted Promotional Messages English, Arabic
7 July	TRA Announces New Communications and Consumer Affairs Director English, Arabic
22 June	TRA and TAMKEEN Discuss ICT Regulatory Training Program to Develop Skills of Bahrainis in the Telecommunications Sector English, Arabic
16 June	TRA Promotes the Protection of Consumers’ Interest English, Arabic
14 June	TRA Promotes Consumer Choice in Telecommunications Services in New Property Developments English, Arabic
8 June	TRA Issues 2009 Price Benchmarking Study of Telecommunications Services in Arab Countries English, Arabic
7 June	TRA Continuous Work on Quality of Service English, Arabic
2 June	TRA Issues its 2008 Telecommunications market indicators Report English, Arabic
1 June	TRA is proposing a new framework for regulating the tariffs of operators with significant market power and inviting Batelco to prepare a rebalancing plan for fixed line services. English, Arabic
27 May	TRA Promotes State-of-the-Art Telecommunications Infrastructure in New Property Developments English, Arabic
26 May	Consumers and Businesses have Choice of New Telephone Numbers Developments English, Arabic
25 May	Independent International Research worth US $300 Million Indicates that Signals emitted from Mobile Masts are not Dangerous English, Arabic
17 May	Bahrain Broadband is the Successful Bidder for the GSM 1800 Guard Band Frequency Licence English, Arabic
11 May	TRA will on the 17^th May open the financial bid for a radio spectrum licence English, Arabic
30 April	TRA – Bahrain Seeks a Consultancy Firm to Assist in Broadband Quality of Service Measurement Project English, Arabic
29 April	TRA Bahrain Hosts the Telecommunications and Media Forum English, Arabic
22 April	Businesses Require an Information Management Policy in Order to Benefit form Liberalisation and Improve Effectiveness English, Arabic
20 April	TRA Addresses the Issue of Overly High Tariffs for Mobile Roaming within the Arab Region English, Arabic
16 April	TRA – Bahrain to Appoint a Consultancy Firm to Assist in Developing a Policy for Telecommunications Universal Service & Access as well as Highspeed Broadband English, Arabic
31 March	TRA issues draft order to Batelco to reduce broadband prices and launch higher speed services English, Arabic
31 March	TRA marks the end of the prepaid registration project English, Arabic
29 March	TRA Enters a New phase in Support of 2030 Economic Strategy English, Arabic
24 March	TRA Cracks Down on Illegal Operations English, Arabic
24 March	High Speed Broadband prices in Bahrain English, Arabic
5 March	TRA Consults on Telecommunications Equipment Approval Regime English, Arabic
4 March	TRA to Assist Interested Parties in Responding to the Draft Regulation on National Security English, Arabic
2 March	TRA Hands Over 3rd Mobile Licence to STC English, Arabic
25 February	TRA Consults on a Draft Security Regulation English, Arabic
16 February	TRA Re Launches GSM Guard Band Frequency Licence Auction English, Arabic
22 January	Saudi Telecommunications Company is the Successful Bidder for the 3rd Mobile Licence in Bahrain English, Arabic
12 January	One Prequalified Bid for the Third Mobile Licence Auction English, Arabic


	2008

DATE	SUBJECT
31 December	TRA gives 3 month reprieve to existing prepaid mobile users to register their personal details, to view the related press release English, Arabic
26 November	TRA to Declare Batelco and Zain Dominant in Mobile Termination Services English, Arabic
26 November	TRA’s Board Approves 2009 Budget and Schedule of Fees Paid by Operators English, Arabic
25 November	3rd Mobile Auction Bid Submission Deadline Extended English, Arabic
17 November	TRA A Model for Excellence in Bahrain English, Arabic
10 November	TRA Exchanges views with Hong Kong’s Regulator English, Arabic
5 November	Competition Guidelines Aim to Ensure a Fair Deal to Consumers and Suppliers English, Arabic
4 November	3rd Mobile Licence Auction Timetable Update English, Arabic
3 November	TRA and Consultant to Implement Local Loop Unbundling English, Arabic
22 October	One Licence to Provide Advanced Telecommunications Services using the GSM 1800 Guard Band Frequencies to be Auctioned English, Arabic
14 October	Four Companies Registered for the Third Mobile Licence Auction in Bahrain English, Arabic
18 October	TRA Issues a Draft Regulation on Number Portability for Public Consultation English, Arabic
8 October	TRA Supports establishing an Association for Telecommunications Business Users in Bahrain English, Arabic
5 October	TRA Businesses Users Advisory Group prepares for establishment of association to activate consumers’ role English, Arabic
16 September	3rd Mobile Licence will be Auctioned English, Arabic
13 September	TRA Mandates Operators to report on their Quality of Service English, Arabic
10 September	Updated National Telephone Numbering Plan Released English, Arabic
6 September	TRA’s General Director Receives the Ambassador of Germany English, Arabic
19 August	New Measure to Develop Competition in Telecom Market English, Arabic
11 August	TRA’s Ahmed Aldoseri Promoted to ICT Operations Manager English, Arabic
11 August	TRA Aims to Encourage Sharing of Telecom Masts and associated Facilities English, Arabic
30 July	TRA Announces 2007 Achievements and Presents its Annual Report English, Arabic
23 July	TRA Appoints a Consultancy Firm to Design and Manage a Competitive Process for the Award of the Third Mobile Operator Licence English, Arabic
21 July	The Telecommunications Business Users Advisory Group Held its Sixth Meeting of the Year English, Arabic
20 July	The Telecommunications Consumer Advisory Group Holds its Seventh Meeting English, Arabic
9 July	TRA Proposes to Mandate Mobile Operators to Register Subscribers’ Personal Details for Prepaid Mobile Services English, Arabic
30 June	TRA and Batelco Jointly Discuss Wholesale Services with Other Licensed Operators English, Arabic
24 June	TRA Facilitates Summer Training Program for British School Student English, Arabic
23 June	TRA Hosts a Meeting with Licensees to Discuss Batelco's Wholesale Services Offerings English, Arabic
22 June	TRA Releases a Revised National Numbering Plan English, Arabic
22 June	TRA’s Newly Appointed Board Holds First Meeting English, Arabic
18 June	TRA works to enable subscribers to retain their numbers when changing operators English, Arabic
17 June	TRA Hosts a Discussion on the Deployment of Telecommunications Networks in New Property Developments English, Arabic
8 June	8 June TRA to Appoint Consultancy Firm to Develop Competition Guidelines and Tariff Notification Guidelines English, Arabic
8 June	TRA publishes independent price benchmarking study of telecommunications services in Arab countries English, Arabic
3 June	TRA's General Director Addresses the Strategic Telecoms Summit in Adu Dhabi English, Arabic
28 May	TRA Publishes its Audited Financials for the Year 2007 English, Arabic
24 May	Telecommunications Consumer Advisory Group Welcomes the Quality of Service Draft Regulation English, Arabic
21 May	TRA to Appoint a Consultancy Firm to Assist in Designing and Managing the Process of Selection the Third Mobile Network Operator in Bahrain English, Arabic
14 May	TRA Consults on Quality of Service Draft Regulation English, Arabic
13 May	TRA Praises Batelco for Fulfilling its Obligations to Provide Leased Line Services Requested by Alternative Operators English, Arabic
11 May	Six Undertakings Interested in Becoming the Third Mobile Operator in Bahrain English, Arabic
27 April	Telecommunications' Consumer Advisory Group Raises Issues of Concern and Interest Directly to Batelco's Chief Executive English, Arabic
24 April	TRA Receives Two Students to Discuss Radiation from Telecommunications Base Station English, Arabic
21 April	TRA to Outsource the Operations of a Telecommunications Technical Office English, Arabic
17 April	TRA Hosts a Discussion with all Stakeholders to develop a National Spectrum Planning and Allocation Policy English, Arabic
17 April	TRA's General Director Speaks at the Middle East Network Operators Group Meeting English, Arabic
15 April	Arab Regulators for Telecommunications Discuss Environmental Issues English, Arabic
9 April	Arab Regulators for Telecommunications Have Agreed on a Set of Recommendations which will result in reduced International Mobile Roaming Charges English, Arabic
6 April	Arab Regulators for Telecommunications Gather in Bahrain to Share Experiences and Discuss Alignment of Regulatory Policies English, Arabic
3 April	TRA Bahrain Invites the Industry to Express Interest and Opinions on the Award Process of the 3rd Mobile Operator Licence English, Arabic
27 March	The Telecommunications Consumer Advisory Group meets for the Third Time during this Year English, Arabic
27 March	TRA Requires Mobile Operators to Notify Customers of the Roaming Charges through SMS English, Arabic
25 March	TRA Issues Draft Guidelines on Telecommunications Infrastructure Deployment English, Arabic
24 March	TRA consults on introduction of new Value Added Services licence English, Arabic
9 March	TRA to Appoint a Consultant to Identify the Best Methodology for Implementing Number Portability English, Arabic
5 March	TRA Considers Legal Action Against Batelco English, Arabic
28 February	TRA Introduces a Package of Regulatory Measures to Further Promote Competition English, Arabic
24 February	Consumer and Business Users Advisory Groups meet with Operators on Issues of Concerns English, Arabic
20 February	TRA Facilitates a Meeting Between Operators and Consumer Advisory Groups on Issues of Concerns English, Arabic
13 February	Bahrain Telecom Sector Liberalization is a Success English, Arabic
11 February	TRA Encourages Batelco to Compensate Fairly Both Wholesale and Retail Customers for Internet Disruption English, Arabic
30 January	TRA Relies on Bahraini Skills in its Operations English, Arabic
30 January	TRA’s New Telecommunications Access and Infrastructure Manager works to facilitate the deployment of new competitive infrastructure English, Arabic
6 January	TRA Establishes the New Consumer and Business Advisory Groups English, Arabic


	2007

DATE	SUBJECT
13 December	TRA in the Fast Lane English, Arabic
12 December	TRA Praises Telecom Operators for Their Investments in Expanding New Telecommunications Services English, Arabic
12 December	Shaikha Haya Bint Rashed Al Khalifa Heads TRA’s Consumer Advisory Group English, Arabic
3 December	TRA Bahrain Participates in Environmental Responsibility Summit English, Arabic
28 November	Independent Report Calls for Measures to Improve Competition in the Internet Market English, Arabic
21 November	TRA and Arab Regulators Discuss Mobile Roaming Charges English, Arabic
13 November	TRA Announces the Next Steps for Finalising the Strategic and Retail Market Review English, Arabic
7 November	TRA Leads Regional Working Group on Consumer Protection English, Arabic
5 November	TRA Hosts Training on Regulatory Issues English, Arabic
30 October	Bahrain Participates in Shaping the Future Use of Radiocommunications English, Arabic
26 September	TRA and Operators Discuss Public Concerns Regarding Radiation from Mobile Base Stations English, Arabic
22 September	TRA Bahrain signs Memorandum of Understanding with TRA Lebanon English, Arabic
13 September	TRA Co-Hosts Consumer Awareness With Radio Bahrain English, Arabic
12 September	TRA Exchanges Experience with Iraqi Communications and Media Commission English, Arabic
2 September	The TRA Encourages Batelco by Approving its Proposal for Reducing International Direct Dial (IDD) Call Rates to GCC Countries English, Arabic
27 August	TRA Releases Strategic and Retail Market Review Document for Public Consultation English, Arabic
19 August	TRA Releases 1st Bahrain Telecom Consumer Survey Findings English, Arabic
30 July	TRA orders Batelco to lower certain interconnection charges offered to other licensed operators (OLOs) English, Arabic
5 July	TRA's management team meets the media English, Arabic
5 July	TRA Approves 50 per cent Reduction in Broadband tariffs for Businesses English, Arabic
13 June	TRA General Director presents to Bahrain Businessmen on the role of telecoms as an enabler for greater efficiency English, Arabic
12 June	TRA publishes the non-confidential version of its order to Batelco on Access Services English, Arabic
5 June	Under TRA’s presidency, ARNET members agree on recommendations for lowering roaming tariffs English, Arabic
4 June	TRA reminds consumers to approach their service providers first for complaints and enquiries English, Arabic
28 May	TRA signs a MoU with Saudi Arabia's Communication and Information Technology Commission English, Arabic
23 May	TRA Bahrain hosts the fourth annual meeting of the Arab Regulators’ Network English, Arabic
21 May	TRA issues its final 2007-2009 Work Plan English, Arabic
13 May	TRA to wait for results of its Strategic Review before coming to a decision on whether to grant a third license for mobile telecommunications English, Arabic
9 May	TRA launches its first independent survey of consumer expectations from telecoms services English, Arabic
8 May	TRA proposes solutions to enable operators to build new telecommunications infrastructure English, Arabic
30 Apr	TRA announces the arrival of the Chairperson of the UK Communications Management Association (CMA) English, Arabic
25 Apr	TRA brings in UK experience to further consumer needs in the telecoms sector English, Arabic
4 Apr	The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority issues request for comments on assignment of spectrum in the 1785-1805 MHz band English, Arabic
21 Mar	The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority welcomes its new General Director English, Arabic
11 Mar	TRA Consults public on its Draft Three-Year Work Plan English, Arabic
19 Feb	TRA General Director Receives the Ambassador of the United States of America English, Arabic
19 Feb	TRA establishes Business Users Advisory Group English, Arabic
15 Feb	TRA welcomes launch of Nuetel Communications services English, Arabic
13 Feb	TRA plans to conduct its first Strategic and Retail Market Review for the Telecommunications Sector English, Arabic
4 Feb	The initial consumer consultation reveals that telecoms consumers feel they are not properly protected English, Arabic
23 Jan	TRA and members of the Telecom Industry discuss issues of priority English, Arabic
8 Jan	TRA awards the National Fixed Wireless Services licenses English, Arabic


	2006

DATE	SUBJECT
13 Dec	TRA announces the two highest bidders for the National Fixed Wireless Services licenses auction. English, Arabic
10 Dec	TRA Bahrain announces a list of Six bidders out of nine qualify for the National Fixed Wireless Services licenses auction English, Arabic
2 Dec	TRA Bahrain announces list of Bidders and their associates for the National Fixed Wireless Services Licenses English, Arabic
16 Oct	TRA Bahrain announces the names of the external experts tasked with reevaluating unsuccessful bids for the National Fixed Wireless Services Licenses using the 3.5 GHz spectrum range English, Arabic
5 Oct	The TRA Bahrain invites bids for the National Fixed Wireless Services Licenses using the 3.5GHz spectrum range. English, Arabic
29 Aug	Auction dates and details for 3.5 GHz National Fixed Wireless Services Licenses announced by the TRA Bahrain English, Arabic
22 Aug	The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority Announces the Departure of its General Director English, Arabic
16 Aug	TRA Announces Establishment of Permanent Consumer Advisory Group English, Arabic
6 Aug	TRA mandates changes to Batelco’s interconnection offer to other companies English, Arabic
30 Jul	A simple licensing regime that allows the use of WiFi hotspot or WiMax/WLAN equipment established English, Arabic
12 Jul	TRA issues order to Batelco setting fair and reasonable prices and conditions for the services that allow other operators to access its network. English, Arabic
9 Jul	TRA Board approves the use of auctions for the award of Fixed Wireless Access Licenses English, Arabic
9 Jul	TRA consults on an online application system for WiFi and WiMax frequencies. English, Arabic
3 Jul	TRA consults on whether to license additional mobile operators in Bahrian and the possible options open. Arabic
2 Jul	Internet Exchange Licenses Available in the Kingdom of Bahrain English, Arabic
27 Jun	The Ministry of Transportation and the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority announce the Spectrum Policy for the Kingdom of Bahrain English, Arabic
25 Jun	TRA issues its third annual report English, Arabic
14 Jun	The TRA orders Batelco to comply with the law and refund monies paid by customers in respect of an unapproved service English, Arabic
4 Jun	The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority invite the consumer to, “ Keep Asking !” English, Arabic
2 May	The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority Publishes the Development Review Panel 2006 Report English, Arabic
3 Apr	TRA confirms it has not issued spectrum licenses English, Arabic
29 Mar	TRA hosts dinner for Deputy General Director English, Arabic
19 Feb	The TRA invites the Public to attend the hearing on the Consumer Consultation on 26 February, and extends the comments period to mid-march English, Arabic
30 Jan	All set for the second annual public hearing of the TRA Development Review Panel 2006 English, Arabic
25 Jan	The TRA consults on consumer protection for prepaid services, bulk SMS and disconnection of service due to non-payment English, Arabic
22 Jan	The TelecommunICations Regulatory Authority declares batelco dominant in Wholesale markets English, Arabic
18 Jan	The TRA Development Review Panel to meet with interested parties at the beginning of February English, Arabic


	2005

DATE	SUBJECT
21 Dec	Radiation from mobile antennas in Bahrain is in compliance with international standards English, Arabic
22 Nov	The Ministry of Transportation and the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of the Kingdom of Bahrain invite comments on the future of spectrum policy and planning in the Kingdom English, Arabic
20 Nov	The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority issues its determination on Batelco's cost of Capital English, Arabic
26 Oct	The TRA consults on declaring Batelco's Dominance in wholesale markets English, Arabic
20 Oct	The TRA consults on additional details of the National Numbering Plan English, Arabic
19 Sept	The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority Board of Directors reviews progress English, Arabic
30 Aug	The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority invites comments on the proposed Cost of Capital for Batelco . English, Arabic
29 Aug	Bahrain Telecommunications Regulatory Authority Approves Latest Batelco Reference Interconnection Offe English, Arabic
13 Aug	Telecommunications Regulatory Authority to Issue temporary WiFi Frequency Licenses English, Arabic
23 July	TRA is welcoming feedback and suggestions on its website Arabic
31 - May	Bahrain Hosts the ITU Regional Workshop on Dispute Resolution English,l_Plan_PR_En.pdf" target=_blank> English, Arabic
31 - May	Bahrain Hosts the ITU Regional Workshop on Dispute Resolution English, Arabic
14-May	Telecommunications Regulatory Authority receives the recommendations of the Consumer Advisory Group on CPS Arabic
30-April	Telecommunications Regulatory Authority issues Final Access Regulation English, Arabic
19-April	The TRA iissues emergency order to International Facilities Licensees to block international call back number English, Arabic
22-Mar	The start of the consultation period on the TRA Draft Plan 2005/2006 English, Arabic
7-Mar	The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority Published the TRA Development Review Panel Report. English, Arabic
13-Feb	Telecommunications Regulatory Authority responds to the need to resolve access issues as soon as possible by issuing a Draft Regulation on Access English, Arabic
5-Feb	Telecommunications Regulatory Authority Issues Determination to Batelco to Comply with Accounting Separation Regulation English, Arabic
1-Feb	Telecommunications Regulatory Authority to Publish Panel Final Report English, Arabic
25-Jan	Telecommunications Regulatory Authority ready to Host the First Annual TRA Devels scheduled English, Arabic

2004

DATE	SUBJECT
26-Dec	Think of the others when using your phone TRA message to mobile phone users English, Arabic.
25-Dec	Openness in Bahrain's Telecommunications Regulation TRA Establishes the “TRA Development Review Panel” English, Arabic
28-Sep	As of 1st October, Bahrain’s FIRST TELECOMMUNICATIONS Mergers & Acquistions Regulation comes into effect English, Arabic.

25-Sep	Another initiative that’s first of its kind Telecommunications Regulatory Authority to provide Braille and Large Print copies of its documents English, Arabic.
30-Aug	Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TA) Issues Draft Regulation for Mobile Phone Jammers and Calls on Interested Parties to Comment on it English ,Arabic
28-Aug	Telecommunications Regulatory Authority issues draft regulation on telecommunications mergers & acquisitions English ,Arabic
7-Aug	Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) Announces the Names of the Members of the First Consumer Advisory Group in the Telecommunicatio outage English ,Arabic
7-Aug	Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) Announces the Names of the Members of the First Consumer Advisory Group in the Telecommunications Sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain English ,Arabic
30-Jun	Bahrain advances again with first fully competitive regional telecoms market environment ripe for regional, international investment in only fully liberalised gulf telecoms industry Arabic
20-Jun	TRA opens consultation on another element of competition provisions as full market liberalisations draws near English, Arabic
17-Jun	Telecommunications Regulatory Authority issues interim interconnection order glish, Arabic
14-Jun	Telecommunications Regulatory Authority paves the way for greater choice for telecom users English, Arabic
14-Jun	Telecommunications Regulatory Authority paves the way for greater choice for telecom users English, Arabic
26-May	TRA consultation on access to support development of more competative telecoms market English , Arabic
16-May	Advancement in Kingdom's telecoms market praised on world telecoms day English Arabic
21-Apr	Telecommunications Regulatory Authority issues draft regulation on accounting separation English , Arabic
20-Mar	Telecommunications Regulatory Authority authority begins public consultation on use of GSM jammers in Bahrain English, Arabic
15-Mar	Telecommunications Regulatory Authority issues interim interconnection order English, Arabic
15-Mar	Telecommunications Regulatory Authority board approves the award of new licenses
25-Feb	Bahrain's first telecoms consumer advisory group to be created English , Arabic
26-Jan	New TRA offices inaugurated English, Arabic

2003

DATE	SUBJECT
24-Dec	Telecommunications Regulatory Authority begins public consultation on carrier pre-selection English, Arabic
16-Dec	Telecommunications Regulatory Authority issues interim interconnection order English, Arabic
26-Mar	On 26 March 2003, the TRA announced the short listed applicants for the second mobile license in Bahrain. English

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