On 21 May 2024, the Qatar Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) posted a public consultation on its website to solicit comments on the proposed Short Range Equipment (SRD) renewal category license.

The main changes proposed are as follows:

• The ISM category removes the 6765-6795 kHz band;
• More frequency bands for M2M applications;
• The definition of DECT applicability has been updated and different e.i.r.p. power limits have been given for different antennas
• updating and adding UWB technology and available frequency bands;
• changes in wireless applications for healthcare and hearing devices;
• Sense updates and changes to the app.

Click this link to view the original public consultation and the consultation is open for comments until 25 June 2024.