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	2008

DATE	SUBJECT
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. English, 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	The 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

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2005

DATE	SUBJECT
21 Dec	Radiation from mobile antennas in Bahrain is in compliance with international standards English, Arabic
4 Dec	The TRA announces its 2006 Development Review Panel English, Arabic
29 Nov	The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority issued the code of Practice on carrier Pre- Selection to telecom companies 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 English, Arabic
5 June	Publication of TRA Plan 2005/2006 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 English, Arabic
30-April	Telecommunications Regulatory Authority issues Final Access Regulation English, Arabic
19-April	The TRA issues 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
15-Feb	Telecommunications Regulatory Authority Issues Interconnection Dispute Determination to Batelco & MTC Vodafone Bahrain 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 Development Review panel English, Arabic
4-Jan	Telecommunications Fact Finding Mission in Bahrain on 15th and 16th January 2005 TRA Development Review Panel meetings scheduled English, Arabic

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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.
8-Nov	Mobile Jammers FORBIDDEN WITHOUT prior TRA approval English, Arabic.
5-Oct	Aiming to strengthen the ties of cooperation The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority signs a memorandum of understanding with Jordanian Telecommunication Regulatory Commission 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 (TRA) 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
24-Aug	Telecommunications services were maintained at a reasonable level during the 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
2-Aug	Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) Issues Regulation for Accounting Separation for Companies Operating in the Telecommunications Sector 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 English, 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 English, Arabic
15-Jun	Bahrain Telecommunications Regulatory Authority approves Batelco reference interconnection offer English, Arabic
14-Jun	Telecommunications Regulatory Authority paves the way for greater choice for telecom users English, Arabic
8-Jun	TRA to sign a mou with the national telecommunications ommission of greece English, Arabic
1-Jun	TRA seeks input on issues critical to stimulating competition as full market liberalisation draws near English, Arabic