Shaikh Ahmed bin Isa bin Duaij Al Khalifa, Assistant Undersecretary of Telecommunications at the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, delivered the Kingdom of Bahrain’s statement during the plenary session of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26), held in Qatar.
The statement affirmed Bahrain’s commitment to continuing to strengthen international cooperation in the telecommunications sector and supporting sustainable digital transformation. It highlighted the importance of developing telecommunications infrastructure and ensuring the continuity of digital services amid the rapid developments in the sector and the changes facing telecommunications networks worldwide.
It also reviewed Bahrain’s efforts to develop its telecommunications ecosystem and enhance network readiness and resilience. It highlighted the importance of leveraging emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, next-generation networks and satellite communications, to support innovation, expand connectivity and advance sustainable digital development.
Shaikh Ahmed bin Isa also participated in the high-level roundtable on the resilience and robustness of telecommunications networks, during which he highlighted the importance of strengthening telecommunications infrastructure, supporting international coordination and applying common technical standards to ensure the continuity of essential telecommunications services.
On the sidelines of the conference, Shaikh Ahmed bin Isa held a series of bilateral meetings with representatives of the Syrian Arab Republic, Romania, Brunei Darussalam, the Republic of Ghana, the Republic of Senegal and the Republic of the Congo. The meetings discussed means to strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperation in telecommunications and information technology.
Last Updated Date: 12-11-2026
