The challenge
Bahrain’s regulator faced accelerating technological change that was outpacing existing frameworks. The challenge was to identify emerging telecommunications technologies, understand their regulatory implications, and determine how TRA should adapt its policies and institutional roles.
Project outline
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Identified emerging technologies with relevance to Bahrain’s market and regulatory priorities.
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Analysed regulatory issues, risks, and potential market impacts linked to each technology.
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Reviewed international policy developments and global regulatory approaches.
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Developed tailored policy and regulatory recommendations for TRA.
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Prepared an implementation roadmap outlining required actions and inter-agency responsibilities.
Our impact
Salience enabled TRA to anticipate technological disruption, strengthen regulatory readiness, and establish a clear roadmap for policy adaptation. The project provided actionable guidance for managing emerging technologies in a rapidly evolving digital ecosystem.
Duration of engagement: July 2022 – December 2022