Doha:Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, the Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, participated in the Plenipotentiary Conference of the International Telecommunication Union (PP-26), held in Qatar on November 9-10. The event saw the attendance of telecommunications ministers, senior officials, and representatives from ITU member states.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the minister also attended the official meeting of heads of delegations and the opening ceremony of the conference. The ITU Plenipotentiary Conference, which is the organization's highest policy-making body, convenes every four years to determine strategic directions, set general policies, approve strategic and financial plans, and elect its senior leadership and council members.
Bahrain's involvement in the conference highlights its dedication to enhancing its presence and role in the international telecommunications sector. The Kingdom is committed to developing digital infrastructure, increasing the resilience of telecommunication networks, ensuring service continuity, and expanding access to modern and emerging technologies. This participation also emphasizes Bahrain's ongoing collaboration with the ITU and its member states to bolster initiatives for a secure, inclusive, and sustainable digital future.
The conference is addressing a variety of strategic topics related to the future of telecommunications and digital transformation. Key discussions include enhancing digital inclusion, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies, as well as promoting international cooperation to ensure the sustainability and reliability of digital infrastructure.