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Communication Technology field”, said Ali Al-Suwaidi, director of the Technical

Affairs Department at CRA.

“By focusing on the transition to IPv6, we aim to achieve sustainability and
expand our digital capabilities, while ensuring the highest levels of security and

efficiency in network communication. This step is fundamental for welcoming and
integrating next-generation technologies, including the Internet of Things and

autonomous vehicles, securing Qatar’s leading position in the global digital
landscape. We would like to express our profound thanks and appreciation to
RIPE NCC for their valuable collaboration and continuous support,” he added.

“We are thrilled to champion the development of the local community in
alignment with our strategic alliance with the Communications Regulatory
Authority of Qatar. The strides Qatar is making in the adoption of IPv6 are

commendable, and our commitment to bolstering this momentum is unwavering,”
said Dr Chafic Chaya, regional manager for Public Policy and Government
Affairs in the Middle East at RIPE NCC.

“By providing our members and the CRA with the necessary technical expertise
and services, we aim to facilitate a smooth transition from IPv4 to IPv6 to meet
the increasing demand for connectivity and support the growth and development

of Qatar’s digital infrastructure. The RIPE NCC specialised training covers a wide
array of critical subjects, particularly IPv6 and routing security, and is enhanced

by pioneering tools such as RIPE Atlas, RIPEstat, RIS and others. We extend
our heartfelt thanks to the CRA.”

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