Sharjah 24 – WAM: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-23) opened today in Dubai. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, attended the inauguration of the conference, which is organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a key UN organisation.

More than 4,500 delegates, including ministers and government officials from 193 countries and 900 international organisations and universities are participating in the event.

During the opening ceremony, Sheikh Ahmed presented a commemorative shield to Bogdan-Martin, highlighting the UAE’s strong partnership with the International Telecommunication Union.

The conference is being held over a period of four weeks, facilitating extensive deliberations and dialogue among regional groups and countries. The primary objective is to reach agreements for updating the radio regulations and pertinent international agreements. These updates are poised to exert a significant influence on the future of the ICTs, industries and overarching global plans.