(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Doha:Minister of Transport and Communications, H E Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti, yesterday said that the Ministry was set to launch an online system for licensing of telecommunications and radio equipment.
'We are launching an electronic registration system soon for licensing of telecommunications equipment and radio devices. The applicants will also pay licence-fee online. It will convert the current 2-3 day long process into a ten minute job, the minister told the media after inaugurating CRA's National Monitoring Centre.
Earlier, the Minister inaugurated CRA's National Monitoring Center equipped with Automated Spectrum Monitoring System (ASMS) and the Automated Frequency Management System (AFMS).
On newly launched systems, the minister said that with the help of ASMS and AFMS, all devices causing disruption in frequency and spectrum either possessed legally or illegally would be detected with their exact location.
He said that CRA's Monitoring Centre would help organize the telecom sector of Qatar. 'With these systems, we can catch violations. It is very important to regulate telecom sector using reliable information through indigenous sources, he said.
The National Monitoring Center (NMC) established by CRA is the central command and control center for integrated network of Fixed and Mobile Monitoring stations in Qatar. NMC is equipped with customized software clients/ tools, integrated with servers of the monitoring sites, for performing operations of all monitoring sites.
Addressing the launch ceremony, the minister said: 'The two systems which have been launched today are one of main infrastructure that Qatar invests in to improve the overall performance of the institutions and government entities for their interest, and to enhance economy and community benefits by using advanced and innovative technologies. Using the advanced technologies on a large scale in government work field has become an integral part of the work effective management.
'Today we see a great example as CRA is launching advanced systems classified as the first of its kind in the region, these systems with no doubt will be part of Qatar's international achievements and part of the future preparations to host major international events, the minister added.
Addressing at the occasion, Mohammed Ali Al-Mannai, President CRA said: 'The launch of these systems marks an important milestone that will ensure effective management of monitoring the radio spectrum which is a solid foundation of CRA's Spectrum Policy and Regulatory Framework. Both, ASMS & AFMS, empower CRA to oversee its mandate to manage and monitor the legitimate use of radio spectrum in the country, especially for key sectors like oil & gas, aviation, maritime, infrastructure development, among others.
'I would like to thank the Minister for launching the ASM & AFM systems and help CRA contribute to the current and future demands for communication services, Al-Mannai added.
The two systems ASMS & AFMS are effectively coordinated through the NMC by integrating interference requests and regular monitoring process with the actual usage of radio spectrum.
The ASMS ecosystem comprises several highly advanced components. The key to the operations, however, is the National Monitoring Center (NMC), which accesses, monitors and controls servers in four Fixed Monitoring Stations (Al Rayyan, Al Shamal, Al Kharara and Zikrit) and two Mobile Monitoring Stations. CRA's experts conduct the monitoring to identify and eliminate sources of interference that degrade public or private telecommunication networks to achieve the highest quality of radio services.
Through the AFMS, CRA intends to enhance the existing application process, and align its services with the Qatar Digital Government initiative. The process is now effectively digitized to provide tangible benefits for all spectrum users through the system's portal accessible at https://e-spectrum.cra.gov.qa.
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