Doha, February 26, 2025: A Qatari delegation, led by Engineer Ahmad Abdulla AlMuslemani,
President of the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), is participating in the Universal
Postal Union’s (UPU) Council of Administration (CA) and Postal Operations Council (POC)
sessions, taking place from February 17-28, 2025, in Berne, Switzerland.
The CA sessions focus on the Development Cooperation Policy, aiming to bridge disparities in
global postal infrastructure through targeted initiatives and capacity-building efforts. Meanwhile,
the POC sessions strategically focus on helping postal service providers modernize and upgrade
their products and services, addressing the operational, economic, and commercial aspects of
the postal business.
During the CA session, Qatar co-chaired Committee 4 on Development Cooperation and
Technical Assistance with Belarus, addressing critical areas such as resource mobilization, the
United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals compliance, disaster risk management, and
strategies for bridging gaps in postal services.
Engineer Ahmad Abdulla AlMuslemani, President of CRA, stated: “Our leadership in these
sessions reflects Qatar’s unwavering dedication to aligning national postal policies with global
standards. By driving innovation and sustainable practices, we are not only contributing to a
resilient global postal network but also enhancing the efficiency and quality of postal services for
the consumers in Qatar. These efforts reaffirm our commitment to solidifying Qatar’s position as
a leader in the evolving postal landscape in alignment with the goals of CRA Strategy and Qatar
National Vision 2030.”
On the sidelines of the sessions, CRA hosted an official luncheon on February 25 at the UPU
headquarters, bringing together HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Swiss Confederation
Mohamed bin Jaham Al Kuwari, the UPU Director General, CA board members, and participating delegations. The event served as a platform to enhance dialogue and strengthen partnerships in
the global postal sector.
Qatar’s postal sector achieved significant milestone in the past period, where CRA awarded the
first postal license to Qatar Postal Services Company (Qatar Post) as the Public Postal Operator
in January 2025. This step marked a significant milestone in the sector’s regulatory journey,
contributing to fostering a competitive and innovative postal environment that supports the growth
of e-commerce and sustainable and diversified economy in line with CRA’s strategy and Qatar
National Vision 2030.
Since joining the UPU in 1969, Qatar has actively contributed to promoting robust and inclusive
postal services globally. As an influential CA member, Qatar continues to play a pivotal role in
addressing key policy, regulatory, and strategic issues to advance global postal systems.
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About CRA:
CRA regulates the telecommunications, information technology, and postal sectors, as well as access to
digital media in the State of Qatar. CRA works to ensure that government institutions, companies, and
individuals in the country have access to a wide range of innovative, advanced, and reliable services. It
applies all its regulatory powers to promote competition in the sectors it regulates while also working to
protect consumer rights.
Qatar Participates in UPU’s Council of Administration andPostal Operations Council
