Doha, October 13 (QNA) - President of the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) of the State of Qatar and Chair-Designate of the International Telecommunication Union's (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 (PP-26) Eng. Ahmad bin Abdulla Al Muslemani chaired the fourth and final Inter-regional Preparatory Meeting, taking place from Oct. 13-14, 2026.

The meeting is particularly significant as the final inter-regional meeting ahead of the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 in Doha. It brings together the heads and representatives of the ITU regional groups to review the latest developments and preparations for the conference and strengthen dialogue and coordination among the different regions on key items on its agenda.

The meeting provides a platform for exchanging views and bringing regional groups' positions closer together, helping to build consensus on key issues to be discussed and establish the conditions for a successful and productive conference in Doha next month.

Qatar continues to make its final preparations to host PP-26 through coordinated national efforts led by CRA, in cooperation with the ITU and relevant national entities. These efforts aim to ensure the readiness of all organizational, logistical and technical arrangements to welcome participating delegations and support the successful delivery of this global event.

In a related context, the State of Qatar, represented by CRA, is participating in the seventh and final meeting of the Arab Working Group responsible for preparations for PP-26, taking place in Riyadh from Oct. 11 to 14, 2026.

The meeting marks the final gathering of the Arab Working Group ahead of the conference in Doha. It brings together representatives of relevant administrations and entities from Arab countries to discuss items on the conference agenda, finalize the coordination of Arab positions, and exchange views on issues of common interest, thereby strengthening Arab engagement during the conference.

Qatar's leadership and active participation in these final preparatory meetings reflect its continued commitment to supporting the work of the ITU, strengthening regional and international cooperation, and contributing to consensus-building on global digital issues in support of shared development and digital interests. (QNA)