Draft work plan discussed at TRA Open Forum

TDT | Manama    

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Staff Reporter

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Bahrain (TRA) yesterday held an Open Forum at its headquarters in the Seef District, which provided stakeholders with a platform to share their thoughts on the TRA’s 2022-2023 draft work plan.

The draft work plan was published on 24 April, and it includes the TRA’s work streams with the intention of achieving objectives based on four key themes. Specifically, the TRA aims to meet the government policy outlined in the Fifth National Telecom Plan, to ensure network security and resilience, to provide a reliable broadband service for all, and to ensure consumer empowerment and protection.

Among those attending were representatives of the telecommunications industry, from the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, as well as consumer advocacy organisations. Speaking on the occasion, Philip Marnick, General Director of the Telecommunications Authority, commented on the event, saying, “We were pleased so many attended our first TRA Open Forum.

“It enabled stakeholders, especially consumers, an opportunity to share their ideas and help shape our work. At the end of the day, the work we do here is for the people of Bahrain, so talking to one another helps us serve our community better.” Mr Marnick added that “We expect to hold more Open Forums on future draft publications, so that we can remain in touch and engage with all our stakeholders.”