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Qatar confirms it is ready to host ITU Plenipotentiary Conference

Published: 26 Aug 2026 - 11:50 pm | Last Updated: 26 Aug 2026 - 11:52 pm
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QNA

Geneva: The State of Qatar confirmed it is ready to host the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference, which will be held in Doha from Nov. 9 to Nov. 27, 2026.

This came during the participation of HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva Dr. Hend Abdulrahman Al Muftah in the extraordinary session of the ITU Council, held in Geneva to review the latest developments regarding ongoing preparations for the conference.

HE Qatar's Permanent Representative to the UN Office in Geneva expressed her appreciation to the ITU Council for convening the important session at a time when preparations to host the conference were proceeding at full pace.

She provided a comprehensive overview of the national efforts undertaken by the relevant authorities in the State of Qatar, led by the Communications Regulatory Authority, to ensure the successful hosting of the conference, which is the ITU's highest decision-making body.