Doha:President of the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) of the State of Qatar, Eng. Ahmad bin Abdulla Al Muslemani, who is also the Chair-Designate of the International Telecommunication Union's (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 (PP-26), chaired the fourth and final Inter-regional Preparatory Meeting from October 13-14, 2026.

According to Qatar News Agency, this meeting is the last inter-regional gathering before the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 in Doha. It brought together heads and representatives of ITU regional groups to discuss the latest developments and preparations for the upcoming conference. The aim was to enhance dialogue and coordination among different regions on key agenda items.

The meeting served as a platform for exchanging views, aligning regional group positions, and building consensus on crucial issues. This is intended to ensure a successful and productive conference in Doha next month. Qatar is making final preparations to host PP-26, with national efforts led by CRA in collaboration with the ITU and other national entities to ensure all organizational, logistical, and technical arrangements are ready for the participating delegations.

In a related development, the State of Qatar, represented by CRA, participated in the seventh and final meeting of the Arab Working Group for PP-26 preparations in Riyadh from October 11 to 14, 2026. This meeting was the last gathering of the Arab Working Group before the conference in Doha. It included representatives from relevant Arab administrations and entities to finalize the coordination of Arab positions and exchange views on common interests, further strengthening Arab engagement during the conference.

Qatar's leadership and active participation in these preparatory meetings underline its commitment to supporting ITU's work, enhancing regional and international cooperation, and contributing to consensus-building on global digital issues to support shared development and digital interests.