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Gulf Insider
24-06-2025
- Gulf Insider
Bahrain: Time Zone Glitch Hits Mobile Devices – TRA Issues Urgent Notice
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has received several reports from mobile users across Bahrain about their phones showing the wrong time or automatically switching to the incorrect time zone. In response, the TRA is advising the public to manually check and adjust their device settings to ensure the correct time is displayed, which is essential for smooth service performance and timely communications. 'We're aware of the issue and actively monitoring the situation. In the meantime, we urge all users to double-check their time and time zone settings,' the TRA said in a statement. Here's how you can fix the issue based on your phone type: For Android Users: Open the Settings app Tap System or General Management Tap Date & Time Turn off Automatic Date & Time and Automatic Time Zone Tap Select Time Zone and choose 'Gulf Standard Time' or 'Manama' Adjust the time manually if needed For iPhone (iOS) Users: Open Settings Tap General Tap Date & Time Turn off Set Automatically Tap Time Zone and search for 'Manama' Set the time manually if needed These quick steps will help keep your device synced with the local time while TRA continues to investigate and resolve the issue.
Zawya
24-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Oman rises to 18th globally in ICT regulatory ranking
Muscat – Oman has moved up to 18th place globally out of 194 countries in the 2024 ICT Regulatory Tracker index issued by International Telecommunication Union (ITU) marking a significant step in its digital development journey. The sultanate now ranks second in both the GCC and the Arab world, underscoring its leadership in telecommunications regulation and digital governance. Oman's score rose from 88 in 2022 to 90 in 2024, driven by stronger regulatory independence, clearer legal frameworks, and measures to encourage fair competition and innovation in the telecom and digital sectors. Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) said the improved performance reflects its sustained efforts to enhance regulation, support competition and attract investment, all in line with Oman Vision 2040, which puts digital transformation at the centre of sustainable economic growth. The ICT Regulatory Tracker is part of the broader Global Network Readiness Index, which measures countries' capacity to adopt new technologies and advance digital governance. It uses 50 indicators grouped into four clusters – regulatory authority, regulatory mandate, regulatory regime and competition framework. Oman scored 17 out of 20 for regulatory authority, 20 out of 22 for regulatory mandate, 26 out of 30 for regulatory regime, and 27 out of 28 for competition framework. The tracker is updated every two years using data from national ICT regulators and verified by the ITU Secretariat before publication. TRA said the higher ranking shows Oman's commitment to building a robust and future-ready digital ecosystem that supports economic diversification and long-term development. © Apex Press and Publishing Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Daily Tribune
23-06-2025
- Daily Tribune
Time Zone Glitch Hits Mobile Devices – TRA Issues Urgent Notice
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has received several reports from mobile users across Bahrain about their phones showing the wrong time or automatically switching to the incorrect time zone. In response, the TRA is advising the public to manually check and adjust their device settings to ensure the correct time is displayed, which is essential for smooth service performance and timely communications. 'We're aware of the issue and actively monitoring the situation. In the meantime, we urge all users to double-check their time and time zone settings,' the TRA said in a statement. Here's how you can fix the issue based on your phone type: For Android Users: Open the Settings app Tap System or General Management Tap Date & Time Turn off Automatic Date & Time and Automatic Time Zone Tap Select Time Zone and choose " Gulf Standard Time" or " Manama" Adjust the time manually if needed For iPhone (iOS) Users: These quick steps will help keep your device synced with the local time while TRA continues to investigate and resolve the issue.
Middle East Eye
21-06-2025
- Politics
- Middle East Eye
Internet blackout continues across Gaza as strikes halt repairs
Internet and landline services remain disrupted across several parts of Gaza, including Gaza City and the northern governorates, according to Wafa, citing the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority. The outage has persisted for more than three days in the southern and central areas of the territory, leaving many residents cut off from communication. Technical teams are working to restore services, but repeated Israeli attacks on critical infrastructure have severely hampered repair efforts.
Washington Post
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Internet and phone outage in much of Gaza disrupts humanitarian operations and deepens isolation
CAIRO — A breakdown in communications networks in central and southern Gaza has cut many Palestinians off from the outside world for the past week, further straining aid efforts and emergency services amid continuing Israeli bombardment. Israeli strikes damaged a main connection, cutting off communications in large areas of the strip since Tuesday, according to the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, based in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The telecom company Paltel said Friday that internet and landline services were restored in some areas in southern Gaza, including Khan Younis, with repairs ongoing in other southern and central areas.
