Temporary radio licensing regime becomes applicable in the following cases:

• a) special events:

• The following types of events may take place within Qatar for which the event organizers may require access to radio spectrum on temporary basis:

• • i. Large-scale events. This will typically require significant use of radio spectrum for broadcast coverage, surveillance, managing spectators, security, sound relay etc. Examples are national day, Tour of Doha, major tennis tournaments and the 2011 Pan-Arab Games. Such large scale events are normally planned well in advance and organisers are advised to contact ictQATAR as early as possible during the planning stage and preferably not less than 6 months in advance of the event so it is possible to undertake an assessment of the likely spectrum requirements.

  • ii. Nationwide / Regional events. It is likely that there will be less spectrum available, and it may be necessary to undertake cross-border co-ordination so ictQATAR should be contacted as soon as possible to allow suitable channels to be identified.