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ITU Regional Training Workshop on “Human exposure to Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) & Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)" in the Arab Region, 2-3 Dec. 2019, Amman, Jordan
ITU EMF QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES
Rakesh Kumar BhatnagarSenior ITU EMF Consultant
Rakesh Kumar Bhatnagar, Senior ITU EMF Consultant, [email protected], +91 9350836103/ 9868133450/ 7011550321
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RESPONSES RECEIVED ON ITU QUESTIONNAIRE ON EMF
ALGERIA Response received; Government of Algeria
BAHRAIN No response received
COMOROS Regulator, National Authority for ICT Regulation
DJIBOUTI No response received
EGYPT No response received
IRAQ No response received
JORDAN Regulator; Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (TRC)
KUWAIT No response received
LEBANON No response received
LIBYA No response received
MAURITANIA No response received
MOROCCO Regulator, ANRT
OMAN Regulator; Telecommunication Regulatory Authority
PALESTINE Regulator; JAWAAL Company, Mobile Operator from PALESTINE
QATAR Regulator: Communications Regulatory Authority
SAUDI ARABIA Regulator; CITC KSA & Mobile Operator TAWAL TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER
COMPANY
SOMALIA Regulator; National Communications’ Authority (NCA)
SUDAN Regulator; Telecommunication and Post Regulatory Authority (TRPA)
SYRIA Response received; Syrian Telecommunications & Post Regulatory Authority
TUNISIA Government; Telecommunication Research and Studies Center (CERT)
UNITED ARAB
EMIRATES
No response received
YEMEN No response receivedRakesh Kumar Bhatnagar, Senior ITU EMF Consultant, [email protected], +91 9350836103/ 98681334502
Rakesh Kumar Bhatnagar, Senior ITU EMF Consultant, [email protected], +91 9350836103/ 98681334503
1. LEGISLATIVE STATUS ON EMF
A. Do you have any legislation and/or regulation for EMF in your country?
Any laws on EMF?
Any Decrees?
Any Norms?
Any legislation?
Any Regulation?
Web Links and copy of all the relevant documents in English may be shared.
ALGERIA The modalities and the setting of the limit values on EMF issues are defined by a Decision of the Regulatory
Authority of the Post and the Electronic Communications, whose electronic link is given below:
15
Décision N°82/SP/PC/ARPT/2015 du 9 décembre 2015, portant fixation des valeurs limites de l’exposition du
public aux champs électromagnétiques
https://www.arpce.dz/fr/doc/reg/dec/2015/DEC_N82_09_12_2015.pdf
JORDAN 1. Telecommunication Law: (Attachment No.1) Link1:
http://trc.gov.jo/Pages/viewpage.aspx?pageID=791
a. Chapter (3), article (6), paragraph (4)
b. Chapter (3), article (6), paragraph (8)
c. Chapter (3), article (6), paragraph (11)
d. Chapter (3), article (6), paragraph (12)
1. Instructions for Mobile Radio Sites Construction and Amendment (Attachment No.2) LIink2:
http://trc.gov.jo/EchoBusV3.0/SystemAssets/PDF/AR/radio/radio.pdf (Arabic)
1. Instructions for limiting exposure to Electromagnetic fields (Attachment No.3) Link3:
http://trc.gov.jo/Pages/viewpage.aspx?pageID=1098
1. FM Broadcast spectrum licensing instructions (Attachment 4) Link4:
http://trc.gov.jo/Pages/viewpage.aspx?pageID=1098
1. Instructions for type approvals (Attachment No.4)
http://trc.gov.jo/Pages/viewpage.aspx?pageID=1100
Rakesh Kumar Bhatnagar, Senior ITU EMF Consultant, [email protected], +91 9350836103/ 98681334504
OMAN Decision No. 25/2015 issued by Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs
PALESTINE Ministry of Telecom and Information Technology
http://www.mtit.pna.ps/arv/index.php?p=laws
Ministerial decree No. 1 of 2009 on the procedures for granting environmental approval for the establishment and operation of cellular broadcasting stations, issued by the minister of the ministry of environmental affairs.Here is the link: https://environment.pna.ps/ar/files/Cellular_Stations.pdf
QATAR Emiri Decree (42) in 2014 establishing the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA)mandates CRA to monitor the Electromagnetic Radiations from RadiocommunicationsStations and setting out the appropriate standards and instructions to ensure itscompliance with the International Standards, in coordination with the competentauthorities.
“Guidelines for Communications Towers and Mast Radio Ant Emissions”, issued by CRA(formerly ictQATAR) on October 6, 2010.https://cra.gov.qa/document/guidelines-for-communications-towers-and-mast-radio-antenna-emissions-6-october-2010“Construction Procedures and Standards of Cellular Mobile Base Stations and Towers”Press Release issued by CRA on December 25, 2014.https://www.cra.gov.qa/press-releases/cra-issues-instrument-construction-procedures-and-standards-cellular-mobile-base-stations-and
SOMALIA The National Communication’s Authority is working on developing an EMF regulation and
hopes to publish the EMF regulation soon on the NCA website http://nca.gov.so/
SUDAN This year we have updated the Regulation and will be placed on www.tpra.gov.sd
SAUDI
ARABIA
The Communications and Information Technology Commission has issued several guidelines
and regulations in this area, most recently the National Guidelines for Human Exposure to
Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields. The regulations circulated to all telecom service
providers to adhere to them.
https://www.citc.gov.sa/en/RulesandSystems/RegulatoryDocuments/Electro-
magneticfields/Documents/TA%20113%20E%20-
%20National%20Guidelines%20for%20Human%20Exposure%20to%20Radiofrequency%20Elec
tromagnetic%20Fields.pdf
https://www.citc.gov.sa/en/RulesandSystems/RegulatoryDocuments/Electro-
magneticfields/Pages/default.aspx
SYRIA The relevant documents are published in our website: www.sytra.gov.sy
but the documents are in Arabic,
1. EMC &safety regulation
2. Rules &Technical Guidelines to install and operate new cellular stations
TUNISIA Yes for Laws, Decrees, Norms, Legislation and partial for Regulation
Circular No 33 dated 23rd October 2008 published by the Ministries of Internal,
Telecommunications and Public Health.
MOROCCO The circular of the Minister of Health No.21 dated May 22, 2003 on maximum levels of exposure to electromagnetic fields emitted by radio-communication installations.https://www.anrt.ma/en/infos-pratiques/ce-que-vous-devez-savoir/effets-de-rayonnement
Rakesh Kumar Bhatnagar, Senior ITU EMF Consultant, [email protected], +91 9350836103/ 98681334505
1. LEGISLATIVE STATUS ON EMF
B. Does the legislation and/or regulation clearly define organization structure, responsibility matrix for
all stakeholders including policy makers, consumers, service providers and other stakeholders associated
with deployment of radiocommunication infrastructures in your country?
Kindly share the details.
ALGERIA The current national legislation and regulations clearly define the organizational structure and
prerogatives of all stakeholders involved in the deployment of radiocommunications
infrastructure, including regulators, service providers, radio spectrum users and consumers.
The law 18-04 of May 10, 2018 sets the general rules relating to the post office and the
electronic communications and allocates the management of the radiocommunication networks
to the Regulatory Authority of the Post and Electronic Communications. The management of
private radio networks is with the National Frequencies Agency.
https://www.arpce.dz/fr/doc/reg/loi/Loi18-04.pdf
COMOROS Operator specification has of the operator EMF compliance condition as he deploys base
stations in the network.
JORDAN The Jordanian Telecommunication Law: http://trc.gov.jo/Pages/viewpage.aspx?pageID=791
Tasks of MoICT, responsibilities and duties of TRC, Control of Licensees and Protection of
Beneficiaries, and Licensing of Telecommunications Networks
TRC organization structure
http://trc.gov.jo/Pages/viewpage.aspx?pageID=561
The responsibility of EMF monitoring is under the inspection and monitoring department
MOROCCO Each person uses a radio-communication and company vendors are required to respect the
values prescribed.
Rakesh Kumar Bhatnagar, Senior ITU EMF Consultant, [email protected], +91 9350836103/ 98681334506
Rakesh Kumar Bhatnagar, Senior ITU EMF Consultant, [email protected], +91 9350836103/ 98681334507
OMAN Not clearly defined.
Decision No. 25/2015 issued by Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs
PALESTINE Link above explains the mechanism for service providers for obtaining the approval for the
establishment of cellular broadcasting stations and imposes a system of self-censorship; also it
specifies the maximum permissible EMF level which depends on ICNIRP but with more
restrictions.
QATAR Yes
SAUDI
ARABIA
Yes, it does. The roles and responsibilities are mentioned in the Regulatory Document,Specifically in Annex 2https://www.citc.gov.sa/en/RulesandSystems/RegulatoryDocuments/Electro-magneticfields/Documents/TA%20113%20E%20-%20National%20Guidelines%20for%20Human%20Exposure%20to%20Radiofrequency%20Electromagnetic%20Fields.pdf
SOMALIA The EMF regulation that NCA is developing will have definitive roles and responsibilities of all the
stakeholders especially on the part on the mobile network operators and the government
agencies like NCA and the ministry of health
SUDAN Yes
SYRIA No
TUNISIA Yes
The National Agency of Frequency (ANF) is the competent authority for the authorization of
installation of the antennas based on a technical study.
Local authorities issue their opinion to the ANF within 15 days.
The ANCSEP (Agence Nationale de Control Sarvtaire et Environmental des Products) is responsible
for the study of disputes and complaints with a technical committee according to a procedure
jointly established with the structures concerned. The Regional Health Departments (DRS)
contribute by conducting investigations for the sites where complaints are made.
Rakesh Kumar Bhatnagar, Senior ITU EMF Consultant, [email protected], +91 9350836103/ 98681334508
2. ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE FOR EMF
a) Who is/ are the key organization(s) responsible as EMF Policy maker (Ministry one or more),
Regulator, other agency/ department with responsibility for standards/ specification setting?
ALGERIA The responsible Ministerial Departments on the EMF Policy are the ministries on charges of
telecommunications and public health
COMOROS The National Regulation Authority of Information and Communications Technology (ANRTIC)
JORDAN TRC based on ICNIRP Guidelines
MOROCCO Ministry of the Health, in coordination with other departments
OMAN Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs
PALESTINE The Key organizations are the Ministry of Telecom and Information Technology,
Environmental Affairs Authority & Palestine Standards Institution
QATAR Communications Regulatory Authority (in coordination with the Ministry of Municipality and
Environment/ Ministry of Public Health)
SAUDI
ARABIA
The Communications and Information Technology Commission
SOMALIA NCA is responsible for making EMF regulations and setting EMF standards and specifications
SUDAN Regulator
SYRIA Regulator: Sy-TPRA
TUNISIA Ministry of Telecommunication,
Ministry of Health and
ANCSEP
2. ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE FOR EMF
b) Who is/ are the key organization(s) responsible as EMF Policy maker (Ministry one or more), Regulator,
other agency/ department with responsibility for monitoring EMF compliance?
ALGERIA The responsibility for monitoring EMF compliance is on charges of the Regulatory Authority of
the Post and Electronic Communications and the National Frequencies Agency
COMOROS The National Regulation Authority of Information and Communications Technology (ANRTIC)
JORDAN TRC, Spectrum Inspection and Monitoring Department using EMF measurement kit (up to
6GHz) and the new Mobile Radio Spectrum Monitoring System MRSMS (up to 50 GHz)
MOROCCO National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT)
OMAN Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs is the responsible. However, TRA is conducting the
measurement of the EMF of the base stations of telecom sites on behalf of the Ministry
PALESTINE The Key organizations are the Ministry of Telecom and Information Technology and
Environment Affairs Authority
QATAR Communications Regulatory Authority
SAUDI
ARABIA
The Communications and Information Technology Commission
SOMALIA NCA is responsible of monitoring EMF compliance
SUDAN Telecommunication and Post Regulatory Authority (TRPA) – Sudan
SYRIA Regulator: Sy-TPRA
TUNISIA CERT and ANF
Rakesh Kumar Bhatnagar, Senior ITU EMF Consultant, [email protected], +91 9350836103/ 98681334509
2. ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE FOR EMF
c) Who is/ are the key organization(s) responsible as EMF Policy maker (Ministry one or more), Regulator,
other agency/ department responsible for health-related impact assessment?
ALGERIA At present, no organization is responsible for assessing the EMF impact on health
COMOROS The National Regulation Authority of Information and Communications Technology (ANRTIC)
JORDAN TRC - EMF Health Hazard
Ministry of Health (for Medical Radio equipment)
MOROCCO Ministry of Health
OMAN Ministry of Health and Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs
PALESTINE The Key organizations are the Ministry of Health and Environment Affairs Authority
QATAR NA
SAUDI
ARABIA
The Communications and Information Technology Commission
SOMALIA The ministry of health is responsible for health-related impact assessment in coordination with
NCA
SUDAN Telecommunication and Post Regulatory Authority (TRPA) – Sudan
SYRIA Regulator: Sy-TPRA
TUNISIA ANF and ANCSEP (National Agency for Sanitary and Environmental Control of Products
www.ancsep.rns.tn
Rakesh Kumar Bhatnagar, Senior ITU EMF Consultant, [email protected], +91 9350836103/ 986813345010
Rakesh Kumar Bhatnagar, Senior ITU EMF Consultant, [email protected], +91 9350836103/ 986813345011
2. ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE FOR EMF
d) Who is/ are the key organization(s) responsible as EMF Policy maker (Ministry one or more),
Regulator, other agency/ department responsible for EMF compliance enforcement?
ALGERIA The Regulatory Authority of the Post and Electronic Communications and the
National Frequencies Agency are responsible for EMF compliance enforcement
COMOROS The National Regulation Authority of Information and Communications
Technology (ANRTIC)
JORDAN TRC
MOROCCO National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT) and all the equipment
suppliers
OMAN Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs
PALESTINE The Key organizations are the Ministry of Telecom and Information Technology
and Environment Affairs Authority
QATAR Communications Regulatory Authority
SAUDI
ARABIA
The Communications and Information Technology Commission
SOMALIA NCA is responsible for EMF compliance enforcement
SUDAN Telecommunication and Post Regulatory Authority (TRPA) – Sudan
SYRIA Regulator: Sy-TPRA
TUNISIA ANF and ANCSEP
Rakesh Kumar Bhatnagar, Senior ITU EMF Consultant, [email protected], +91 9350836103/ 986813345012
2. ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE FOR EMF
e) Who is/ are the key organization responsible as EMF Policy maker (Ministry one or more),
Regulator, other agency/ department responsible for test and approval of the construction of
infrastructures?
ALGERIA The National Frequencies Agency is responsible for test and approval of the
construction radio sites
COMOROS The National Regulation Authority of Information and Communications Technology
(ANRTIC)
JORDAN TRC / Spectrum Management Department
MOROCCO The concerned parties who deploy equipment. ANRT is responsible of type approval
of equipment before admission in the national territory
OMAN Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs
PALESTINE The Key organizations are the Ministry of Telecom and Information Technology and
Environment Affairs Authority
QATAR Communications Regulatory Authority (might coordinate with (in coordination with
the Ministry of Municipality and Environment)
SAUDI
ARABIA
The Communications and Information Technology Commission
SOMALIA NCA is responsible for test and approval of the construction of infrastructures as well
as the local municipality
SUDAN Telecommunication and Post Regulatory Authority (TRPA) – Sudan
SYRIA Regulator: Sy-TPRA
TUNISIA ANF
2. ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE FOR EMF
f) What kind of organizational structure and overall responsibility matrix is applicable in your country on
EMF issues?
ALGERIA NA
COMOROS No organizational structure on overall responsibility matrix on EMF issues
JORDAN
Standard Approval Public
Complains EMF
Compliance
TRC TRC TRC TRC
M of Heath M of Interior
M of Heath
M of ICT
M of Environment
Rakesh Kumar Bhatnagar, Senior ITU EMF Consultant, [email protected], +91 9350836103/ 986813345013
MOROCCO Ministry of Health and ANRT
OMAN Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs
PALESTINE We have a mechanism for service providers for obtaining the approval for the
establishment of cellular broadcasting stations and impose a system of self-
censorship; also it specifies the maximum permissible EMF level which depends on
ICNIRP but with more restrictions
QATAR CRA is the main responsible authority to receive and handle EMF complaints as well as
routine audit/ monitoring of EMF radiation compliance
SAUDI
ARABIA
The Communications and Information Technology Commission
SOMALIA Under development
SUDAN Environmental Effects Division, Telecommunication and Post Regulatory Authority
(TRPA) – Sudan interacts with all concerned including ICNIRP, WHO
SYRIA The regulator is responsible for standards, monitoring, and specification in addition to
the approval of the construction of ICT infrastructure
TUNISIA Organisations:
The National Agency of Frequency (ANF) is the competent authority for the authorization
of installation of the antennas on the basis of a technical study.
Local authorities issue their opinion to the ANF within 15 days.
The ANCSEP (Agence Nationale de Control Sarvtaire et Environmental des Products) is
responsible for the study of disputes and complaints with a technical committee
according to a procedure jointly established with the structures concerned.
The Regional Health Departments (DRS) contribute by conducting investigations for the
sites where complaints are made.
Rakesh Kumar Bhatnagar, Senior ITU EMF Consultant, [email protected], +91 9350836103/ 986813345014
Rakesh Kumar Bhatnagar, Senior ITU EMF Consultant, [email protected], +91 9350836103/ 986813345015
3. NATIONAL EMF STANDARDS
a) Are you aware of IEEE Standard and ICNIRP Guidelines for Safety Levels with Respect to Human
Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz?
ALGERIA Yes, we are
COMOROS ICNIRP Guidelines are referred in Annex 6 of Operator Specification (License conditions)
JORDAN Yes, TRC follows the ICNIRP guidelines
MOROCCO YES
OMAN Yes, we are aware of the ICNIRP standard
PALESTINE Confirmed, and our organization is fully committed to ICNIRIP guidelines in addition to other
national guidelines.
QATAR YES
SAUDI
ARABIA
YES though Mobile Operator TAWAL TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER COMPANY is not
aware.
SOMALIA Yes, NCA is aware of the IEEE standards and the ICNIRP guidelines for Safety Levels with
Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz,
which we are using to develop the EMF regulation as well as using IEEE standards, ETSI and
ICNIRP for writing technical guidelines for different communications services
SUDAN YES
SYRIA YES
TUNISIA YES : ICNIRP Guidelines for limiting exposure to time varying electric, magnetic and
electromagnetic fields (upto 300 GHz); Health Physics 1998 (Vol 74); IEEE C95.1- 2005
Rakesh Kumar Bhatnagar, Senior ITU EMF Consultant, [email protected], +91 9350836103/ 986813345016
3. NATIONAL EMF STANDARDS
b) Does your country have any National Standards on EMF that call for mandatory compliance by relevant
stakeholders? Kindly provide Web link and relevant documents.
ALGERIA Yes, our country has a national Standard (NS) on EMF
We have decision of The Regulatory Authority of the Post and Electronic Communications
https://www.arpce.dz/fr/doc/reg/dec/2015/DEC_N82_09_12_2015.pdf
COMOROS No. Only Operator Specification calls for compliance
JORDAN Yes, Instructions for limiting exposure to Electromagnetic fields (Attachment No.3) Link3:
http://trc.gov.jo/Pages/viewpage.aspx?pageID=1098
MOROCCO No comment
OMAN No, we are following ICNIRP and SAR international standards
PALESTINE We are following ICNIRIP guidelines enforce by Ministry of Telecom and Information Technology
http://www.mtit.pna.ps/arv/index.php?p=laws
QATAR Relevant ICNIRP limits are adopted
SAUDI
ARABIA
https://www.citc.gov.sa/en/RulesandSystems/RegulatoryDocuments/Electro-
magneticfields/Documents/TA%20113%20E%20-
%20National%20Guidelines%20for%20Human%20Exposure%20to%20Radiofrequency%20Electromagnet
ic%20Fields.pdf
https://www.citc.gov.sa/en/RulesandSystems/RegulatoryDocuments/Electromagneticfields/Pages/defa
ult.aspx
SOMALIA Under development
SUDAN YES
SYRIA No
TUNISIA ICNIRP Guidelines are applicable
Rakesh Kumar Bhatnagar, Senior ITU EMF Consultant, [email protected], +91 9350836103/ 986813345017
3. NATIONAL EMF STANDARDS
c) Are the National Standards based on ICNIRP Guidelines? In case of ‘No’, any specific reason on
different National standards.
ALGERIA Yes, the National Standard is based on ICNIRP Guidelines
COMOROS ICNIRP Guidelines referred in Operator License (Specification)
JORDAN Yes, it’s totally based on the ICNIRP Guidelines
MOROCCO YES
OMAN We are following ICNIRP and SAR international standards
PALESTINE Decree No. 1 of 2009 on the procedures for granting environmental approval for the establishment and operation of cellular broadcasting stations depends on ICNIRP Guidelines but it is more restricted
QATAR YES
SAUDI
ARABIA
YES as per Section 2.1
SOMALIA NA
SUDAN YES
SYRIA We don’t have any national standards, but we depend on ICNIRP guidelines
TUNISIA YES
Rakesh Kumar Bhatnagar, Senior ITU EMF Consultant, [email protected], +91 9350836103/ 986813345018
3. NATIONAL EMF STANDARDS
d) Kindly share Framework used for Developing your country’s Health-based EMF Standards?
ALGERIA Guidelines from:
ICNIRP, WHO, ITU, IEEE
COMOROS NO
JORDAN EMF standards is part of the EMF instructions for limiting exposure to Electromagnetic fields
(Attachment No.3) Link3:
http://trc.gov.jo/Pages/viewpage.aspx?pageID=1098
MOROCCO No comment
OMAN Not available with TRA
PALESTINE Environmental Affairs Authority receives feedback from community and the Ministry of Health and it also follow up international studies and researches for draft of new amendments on its regulations. - Organizations including service providers then get informed with the regulations.
QATAR NA
SAUDI
ARABIA
https://www.citc.gov.sa/ar/mediacenter/publicationsandbrochures/Documents/PR_PRN_021A.pdf
https://www.citc.gov.sa/en/RulesandSystems/RegulatoryDocuments/Electro-
magneticfields/Documents/TA%20113%20E%20-
%20National%20Guidelines%20for%20Human%20Exposure%20to%20Radiofrequency%20Electromag
netic%20Fields.pdf
SOMALIA NA
SUDAN By field survey project confirmative all specification for telecommunications towers in Sudan
these days, in the future by analysis program and monitoring stations
SYRIA NA
TUNISIA NA
Rakesh Kumar Bhatnagar, Senior ITU EMF Consultant, [email protected], +91 9350836103/ 986813345019
3. NATIONAL EMF STANDARDS
e) As there are no internationally mandated standards for EMF for non- ionizing radiation and ITU
recommends adoption of the ICNIRP guidelines for countries that do not have their own national EMF
standards, are you comfortable with the adequacy of protection? These limits were confirmed as
protective against all established health risks by ICNIRP in 2009 and by European Commission scientific
advisory committees.
ALGERIA These limits are considered high.
We are examining the possibility of revising these limits downwards.
We cannot confirm that the limits are protective
COMOROS Yes, comfortable with ICNIRP Guidelines
JORDAN Yes
MOROCCO No comment
OMAN Currently, we are following ICNIRP and SAR international standards
PALESTINE We use ICNIRP guidelines as our reference for protection, but we add some restrictions as
mentioned in Decree No. 1 of 2009
QATAR YES
SAUDI
ARABIA
YES
SOMALIA NA
SUDAN YES
SYRIA YES
TUNISIA YES
Rakesh Kumar Bhatnagar, Senior ITU EMF Consultant, [email protected], +91 9350836103/ 986813345020
4. HEALTH Risk Studies and WHO
A. Does your country have any studies or research projects/ papers on epidemiological evidence on
health risks of EMF or on thermal effects of electromagnetic field exposure associated with mobile
communications? Web Link may be provided.
ALGERIA No, it does not
COMOROS NO
JORDAN Yes, some individual graduation projects and MS thesis in Jordanian Universities
MOROCCO No
OMAN No studies
PALESTINE https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332374039_Electromagnetic_Radiation_Exposure_from_Nearby_Cellular_Base_Stations_in_the_Gaza_Strip_Palestine_A_Concern_for_Public_Health?fbclid=IwAR1xOcznkO9ILtlMiRAkz7HcDw1qbFTd0UiT3gomcf96slSmsE7FMwEzmL0
QATAR NA
SAUDI
ARABIA
https://www.citc.gov.sa/ar/mediacenter/publicationsandbrochures/Documents/PR_PRN_021A.pdf
https://www.citc.gov.sa/ar/mediacenter/publicationsandbrochures/Documents/PR_PRN_030A.pdf
SOMALIA There are no studies or research projects/ papers on epidemiological evidence on health risks of
EMF or on thermal effects of electromagnetic field exposure associated with mobile
communications, but in Somalia many mobile communications users and operators install towers
and antennas in crowded public location like markets and business centers, so there is a need to
conduct research and studies as well as increasing awareness of EMF effects on health, which is
future priority for NCA
SUDAN YES
SYRIA Universities were conducting this research before war, but because of the bad situation last
year, these studies stopped.
TUNISIA Information not available
Rakesh Kumar Bhatnagar, Senior ITU EMF Consultant, [email protected], +91 9350836103/ 986813345021
4. HEALTH Risk Studies and WHO
B. Kindly provide name and web references of organizations associated with such studies.
ALGERIA NA
COMOROS NO
JORDAN Jordan University, Yarmouk University, Jordan University for Science and
technology
PALESTINE Ministry of Telecom and Information Technology
Environment Quality Authority
Palestinian Universities
MOROCCO NA
OMAN NA
QATAR NA
SAUDI
ARABIA
The Communications and Information Technology Commission
SOMALIA NA
SUDAN YES
SYRIA Professors, master and PHD students
TUNISIA Information not available
Rakesh Kumar Bhatnagar, Senior ITU EMF Consultant, [email protected], +91 9350836103/ 986813345022
4. HEALTH Risk Studies and WHO
C. Is your country part of WHO’s EMF Project?
ALGERIA NO
COMOROS NO
JORDAN NO
MOROCCO NO
OMAN TRA is not aware of this project
PALESTINE NO
QATAR NA
SAUDI
ARABIA
YES
SOMALIA No yet, Somalia is not part of the WHO’s EMF project
SUDAN YES
SYRIA NO
TUNISIA Information not available
Rakesh Kumar Bhatnagar, Senior ITU EMF Consultant, [email protected], +91 9350836103/ 986813345023
4. HEALTH Risk Studies and WHO
D. Have you presented any country paper so far in WHO? Web link of Country Paper if any can be
shared.
ALGERIA NO
COMOROS NO
JORDAN NO
MOROCCO NO
OMAN NA
PALESTINE NO
QATAR NA
SAUDI
ARABIA
NO
SOMALIA Not yet, but we cannot speak on behalf of the ministry of health
SUDAN YES
SYRIA NO
TUNISIA Information not available
Rakesh Kumar Bhatnagar, Senior ITU EMF Consultant, [email protected], +91 9350836103/ 986813345024
4. HEALTH Risk Studies and WHO
E. Kindly share and contribution from your country covering
any case study and success story.
ALGERIA NO
COMOROS NO
JORDAN TRC has developed EMF measurement system to be applicable on higher frequency
range (UP to 50 GHz)
MOROCCO Morocco conducted more than 1000 tests on base stations (BTS) in order to evaluate
the EMF exposure. All the BTS are compliant with the national EMF framework
OMAN NA
PALESTINE NA
QATAR NA
SAUDI
ARABIA
NO
SOMALIA NA
SUDAN Survey Project
SYRIA NONE
TUNISIA Information not available
Rakesh Kumar Bhatnagar, Senior ITU EMF Consultant, [email protected], +91 9350836103/ 986813345025
4. HEALTH Risk Studies and WHO
E. Kindly share and contribution from your country covering
any scientific research conducted in your country on EMF issues?
ALGERIA No, not yet
COMOROS NO
JORDAN NA
MOROCCO Morocco conduct more than 1000 tests on base stations (BTS) in order toevaluate the EMF exposure. All the BTS are compliant with the national EMFframework
OMAN NA
PALESTINE NA
QATAR NA
SAUDI
ARABIA
https://www.who.int/peh-
emf/project/mapnatreps/SAUDI_ARABIA_Report_EMF_Activities.pdf
SOMALIA NA
SUDAN NO
SYRIA None
TUNISIA Information not available
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4. HEALTH Risk Studies and WHO
E. Kindly share and contribution from your country covering
Is there any International Paper submitted at International level? Details to be shared.
ALGERIA NO
COMOROS NO
JORDAN NA
MOROCCO NO
OMAN NA
PALESTINE NA
QATAR NA
SAUDI ARABIA https://www.who.int/peh-
emf/project/mapnatreps/SAUDI_ARABIA_Report_EMF_Activities.pdf
SOMALIA NA
SUDAN Yes, 20th International Advisory Committee (IAC) meeting and InterSun meeting
(4th-6th May 2015) Attached the paper [Not in Email]
SYRIA NO
TUNISIA Information not available
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4. HEALTH Risk Studies and WHO
E. Kindly share and contribution from your country covering
New Strategy and National Practice/ Policies on exposure to non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation
from radio base stations and specific absorption rate levels in wireless devices, environment health,
health risk covering personal & occupational exposures
ALGERIA NO
COMOROS Development in progress for a new strategy and practice on exposure
JORDAN Mobile Monitoring System to be used for higher frequencies (up to 50GHz) field
measurements
MOROCCO In progress
OMAN In 2018, TRA conducted EMF measurement of 10% of operator’s base stations by
international specialized consultant
PALESTINE NA
QATAR NA
SAUDI
ARABIA
NO
SOMALIA NCA develops technical guidelines for different communications services and technologies
which includes radiation limits, power limits and many other specific technical requirements
SUDAN Monitoring EMF from the telecommunication towers through stations and analysis programs
SYRIA We have related document: “ Rules & Technical Guidelines to install and operate new cellular
stations”
TUNISIA Information not available
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4. HEALTH Risk Studies and WHO:
E. Kindly share and contribution from your country covering
Any Evidence and precautionary based inputs
ALGERIA NO
COMOROS NO
JORDAN NA
MOROCCO NO
OMAN The results of the above-mentioned measurement are within the ICNIRP
threshold
PALESTINE NA
QATAR NA
SAUDI
ARABIA
NO
SOMALIA NA
SUDAN NO [ICNIRP Guideline, WHO Research… International]
SYRIA Site survey, Radio design from mobile operators
TUNISIA Information not available
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4. HEALTH Risk Studies and WHO:
F. Are you aware of World Health Organization (WHO) document ‘Framework for Developing
Health-based EMF Standards’?
ALGERIA YES, we are
COMOROS Not yet harmonized
JORDAN YES
MOROCCO YES
OMAN TRA responsibility is to ensure that operators are following the ICNIRP
standards and we are not concentrating on the health issues of the EMF
PALESTINE Yes
QATAR NA
SAUDI
ARABIA
YES
SOMALIA NO
SUDAN YES
SYRIA YES
TUNISIA NO
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4. HEALTH Risk Studies and WHO
G. Are you aware of WHO’s Model Legislation for Electromagnetic Fields Protection?
ALGERIA YES, we are
COMOROS Not yet, just obligations on operators
JORDAN YES
MOROCCO YES
OMAN TRA responsibility is to ensure that operators are following the ICNIRP standards
and we are not concentrating on the health issues of the EMF
PALESTINE YES
QATAR YES
SAUDI
ARABIA
YES
SOMALIA NO
SUDAN YES
SYRIA YES
TUNISIA NO
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4. HEALTH Risk Studies and WHO
H. Kindly provide your comments on EMF Exposure Limits, Compliance Procedures, Responsibilities and
Enforcement that should be part of any standard EMF legislation.
ALGERIA EMF Exposure Limits: it should be the lowest possible compared to the ITU, WHO and INCRIP limits.
Compliance Procedures on Responsibilities and Enforcement: The Regulators, the Ministries and
consumer’s association should be involved
COMOROS International standards to apply on operator network
JORDAN Limiting exposure basis, coupling between fields, Absorption of Energy from EMF, Biological basis for
limiting exposure, Guidelines for limiting exposure, Reference levels, Protective measures
MOROCCO No comment
OMAN Following ICNIRP standards might be enough for EMF exposure limits with condition to take
wideband measurement methodology into considerations. Furthermore, responsibilities and
enforcement should be defined clearly between the related entities.
PALESTINE I believe that more studies should be oriented to non-thermal effects, in addition to paying attention
to 5G technology spectrum EMF.
QATAR NA
SAUDI
ARABIA
It is explained in the regulatory document.
https://www.citc.gov.sa/en/RulesandSystems/RegulatoryDocuments/Electro-
magneticfields/Documents/TA%20113%20E%20-
%20National%20Guidelines%20for%20Human%20Exposure%20to%20Radiofrequency%20Electromagnetic%2
0Fields.pdf
SOMALIA NA
SUDAN The most important specifications & Procedures in the Regulations
SYRIA Countries should follow ICNIRP guidelines and have a dedicated agency in charge of standards,
specification, and monitoring
TUNISIA Compliance procedure should be provided for planned and in-service base stations. Procedure could be
provided per network and for composite signal from all networks
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5. CONTRIBUTION AND PARTICIPATION in ITU ACTIVITIES
5. CONTRIBUTION AND PARTICIPATION in ITU ACTIVITIES
A. Have you submitted any Study Paper or contribution on EMF activities at ITU-T, ITU-D, ITU-
R or any other International organization in the recent past? If yes, details can be shared?
ALGERIA NO, we haven’t
COMOROS NO
JORDAN NO
MOROCCO Contribution to develop Resolution 62 of WTDC: “Measurement problems
related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields”
OMAN NA
PALESTINE NO
QATAR NA
SAUDI ARABIA No recent studies have been submitted
SOMALIA NO
SUDAN Yes,
ITU-T Activities on Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields in: ITU-CITET
Regional Training Workshop on ICT and Climate Change Mitigation and
Adaptation in Arab Region.
SYRIA NO
TUNISIA NO
Rakesh Kumar Bhatnagar, Senior ITU EMF Consultant, [email protected], +91 9350836103/ 986813345033
5. CONTRIBUTION AND PARTICIPATION in ITU ACTIVITIES
B. Do you regularly participate in meetings of ITU-T, ITU-R and ITU-D at least in areas connected to
Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields especially as more and more RF
equipment/ devices are getting added and we are moving towards 5G, Smart Cities, Smart Meters
and quantum jump in M2M & IOT related developments in your country?
ALGERIA YES, The National Frequencies Agency participates only in ITU-R meetings
COMOROS YES
JORDAN Yes, and related to new 5G, IoT and M2M devices, TRC has new mobile
monitoring system which can provide field strength measurements up to
50GHz
MOROCCO Participating in some meetings
OMAN NA
PALESTINE NO
QATAR No response received
SAUDI ARABIA YES
SOMALIA No, but NCA is working towards contributing to the ITU by joining study
groups to keep abreast of meeting and studies conducted by the ITU.
SUDAN Yes
ITU-T SG5 Meetings & events
ITU-T SG5 Vice-Chairman / ITU-T SG5RG-ARB Chairman
SYRIA NO
TUNISIA NO
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6. STATISTICS ON EMF
A. Can you share the number of RF devices/ equipment that could lead to Human
Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields say Base Station of 2G, 3G, 4G
Networks, Mobile devices and other components of similar nature in Telecommunication
and Broadcasting sector?
ALGERIA NA
COMOROS 2G Base Stations = 190, 3G =166, 4G = 128
JORDAN RF Devices and equipment used are from: FM, AM and DAB Stations,
HF communications, Analogue TV Broadcasting, DVBT Broadcasting,
WiFi, WiMAX, Tetra Networks, Integrated Digital Enhanced Network
(iDEN), Microwave Links, PMR and DMR Networks
MOROCCO More than 25000 Base Stations
OMAN TRA is responsible for type approval for all telecom products imported
to Oman. During the type approval process, TRA is taking into
consideration the SAR value of the products to be within the
threshold.
PALESTINE In Jawwal:
~3000 2G BTS & 3G BTS
~4.7 Million Subscribes/ Handsets
~1500 MW link at 15/18/23 Ghz
QATAR NA
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SAUDI
ARABIA
Devices are part of
a) Mobile telephone networks (e.g. GSM, 2G, GSM-R, 3G and Beyond 3G);
b) Wireless networks (e.g. Wi-Fi and Wi-Max);
c) UHF communication links;
d) Microwave communication links;
e) Millimeter wave communication links;
f) Paging systems;
g) Commercial radiocommunication networks and Trunking systems ( iDEN system and Tetra);
h) Emergency service communications (fire, police, ambulance, maritime);
i) HF communications;
j) Radio broadcast infrastructure (TV, AM/FM radio) for both analogue and digital
services including DAB and DVB;
k) Terrestrial satellite stations including VSAT and internet connections;
l) Amateur radio and CB;m) In building radio systems.
SOMALIA NCA does not have an exact number of RF devices/ equipment that could lead to Human Exposure to Radio
Frequency Electromagnetic Fields either Base Station of 2G, 3G, 4G Networks, Mobile devices and other
components of similar nature in Telecommunication and Broadcasting sector but the penetration of mobile
services is high with more than 70% mobile user in Somalia according to world bank report in 2017, with four
national MNO, almost 15 radio and a number of TV stations.
SUDAN Mobile, Broadcasting and electricity stations
SYRIA RF devices:
Base Station of 2G: 7,272; Base Station of 3G: 5,955
Base Station of 4G: 2,222; Mobile devices:4, 212,551
Broadcasting: 8,213
TUNISIA NA
Rakesh Kumar Bhatnagar, Senior ITU EMF Consultant, [email protected], +91 9350836103/ 986813345036
6. STATISTICS ON EMF
B. As on date, there is no scientific basis to assert greater health protection by imposing more
restrictive EMF limits. Do you have any country specific ongoing technical or scientific study in the
background of higher numbers of RF devices get added in coming months through 5G, multi-fold
increase in M2M, IoT, WiFi, Bluetooth and other Smart Network wireless connected devices?
ALGERIA NO
COMOROS NO
JORDAN TRC has improved the capability of measurement devices by the first quarter
of 2019 but no studies have been published
MOROCCO NO
OMAN NA
PALESTINE NO
QATAR YES
SAUDI ARABIA Still under study
SOMALIA NO
SUDAN Yes, ITU-T (Technical Paper (24 May 2017)), Study on methods and metrics to
evaluate energy efficiency for future 5G systems, ITU-T (Series K, Supplement 9
(May 2019)), 5G technology and human exposure to RF EMF
SYRIA NO
TUNISIA NO
Rakesh Kumar Bhatnagar, Senior ITU EMF Consultant, [email protected], +91 9350836103/ 986813345037
7. LEGAL FRAMEWORK SUPPORT FOR EMF MEASUREMENT REQUESTS
A. Is it open for public to request EMF compliance Measurements as specified in
country’s law/ decree/ norm/ guidelines?
ALGERIA Yes, it is
COMOROS NO
JORDAN Yes, TRC responds to all compliance measurement from public or other
entities
MOROCCO YES, at any time from individuals, associations, administrations
OMAN Not Applicable for time being
PALESTINE YES
QATAR Yes, they can submit complaint to CRA in case they need to make sure the
nearby Radio station is compliant with the applicable ICNIRP limits
SAUDI
ARABIA
YES
SOMALIA Not yet but NCA hopes to provide the public with information and
awareness
SUDAN YES
SYRIA NO
TUNISIA YES
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7. LEGAL FRAMEWORK SUPPORT FOR EMF MEASUREMENT REQUESTS
B. Who will pay for the EMF measurement assessment of a radiocommunication site?
Monitoring agency measures at no cost (free),
Radiocommunication site owner pays for it;
Requesting person or agency who allowed the site to be established in his private property pay for it.
ALGERIA The regulator and National Frequencies Agency measures at no cost (free)
COMOROS NA [Telecom Operator]
JORDAN Monitoring agency measures at no cost (free).
TRC as the responsible party of measurement, does that at no cost on the request and random
checks
MOROCCO Currently free of charge
OMAN Not Applicable for time being
PALESTINE - Monitoring agency measures at no cost (free),
- Radiocommunication site owner pays for it;
- Requesting person or agency who allowed the site to be established in his private property
pays for it
QATAR CRA measures at no cost
SAUDI
ARABIA
Monitoring agency measures at no cost (free)
SOMALIA Under review
SUDAN Monitoring agency measures at no cost (free)
SYRIA EMF measurement are done by Sy-TPRA
TUNISIA It depends on the situation. Sometime the radio communication site owner pay for it and in
other cases the one who complained. The monitoring agency can also do the measurements at
no cost.
Rakesh Kumar Bhatnagar, Senior ITU EMF Consultant, [email protected], +91 9350836103/ 986813345039
7. LEGAL FRAMEWORK SUPPORT FOR EMF MEASUREMENT REQUESTS
C. Is there any amount specified in the laws for assessing a conventional (used in
populated areas) radiocommunication site? Amount may be indicated in US Dollars.
ALGERIA NO
COMOROS NO
JORDAN No amount
MOROCCO NO comment
OMAN Not Applicable for time being
PALESTINE NO
QATAR NO
SAUDI
ARABIA
No specific amount
SOMALIA NO
SUDAN NO
SYRIA NO
TUNISIA Information not available.
Rakesh Kumar Bhatnagar, Senior ITU EMF Consultant, [email protected], +91 9350836103/ 986813345040
7. LEGAL FRAMEWORK SUPPORT FOR EMF MEASUREMENT REQUESTS
D. Does the country’s law call for a timeframe for assessment of a radiocommunication site
completed?
ALGERIA NO
COMOROS No [Operator Specification only compliance reference]
JORDAN The time frame in TRC procedure is 2 weeks from receiving complain, but in real life
3 days in average
MOROCCO YES
OMAN There are conditions to be followed by the operators to construct the new telecom
sites. Furthermore, the government is measuring 10% of the sites annually to ensure
compliance of the ICNIRP standard. If the findings of the measurement show that it
is exceeding the ICNIRP threshold, penalty will be imposed on the operator.
PALESTINE NO
QATAR No
SAUDI
ARABIA
No specific time-period
SOMALIA Under review
SUDAN NO
SYRIA NO
TUNISIA Information not available.
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7. LEGAL FRAMEWORK SUPPORT FOR EMF MEASUREMENT REQUESTS
E. Are there any special measures at present in the law for location of sites near areas considered sensitive in
public perception (schools, hospitals, etc.) and vulnerable populations (pregnant women, children, etc.)?
Restrictions on erecting towers in sensitive areas; Have continuous proactive measurements; Have
measurements on request; Have information shared on websites or other media; Have other measures.
ALGERIA Restrictions on erecting towers in sensitive areas
Have measurements on requests
COMOROS NO
JORDAN Have measurements on request,
Have continuous proactive measurements,
Green field towers have fence protection for safe distance,
Frequent random check is done
MOROCCO Measurement on request
OMAN Yes, as per the decision No. 25/2015, there are some restrictions and conditions to be followed for
such premises ( Hospital, school…etc)
PALESTINE Yes, Restrictions on erecting towers in sensitive areas
QATAR Continuous proactive measurements, as well as measurements on request
SAUDI
ARABIA
YES
SOMALIA NCA is working towards providing information and awareness to the public, and to make the
safety of the public a priority for all stakeholders.
SUDAN Restrictions on erecting towers in sensitive areas
SYRIA Yes, Restrictions on erecting towers in sensitive areas
Yes, Have continuous proactive measurements
Yes, Have measurements on request
TUNISIA Yes, sites should be located at least 100 m from sensitive areas (schools, kindergarten)
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8. CONSUMER AWARENESS ISSUES
8. CONSUMER AWARENESS ISSUES
A. How you raise the awareness in the population of your country on issues concerning human exposure to
electromagnetic fields?
ALGERIA NO
COMOROS We are studying the method to raise awareness
JORDAN Brochures, Media reports and reportage, Workshop and Conferences,
Regular press conferences and printed releases, Articles in the newspaper,
TV interviews, Media companies, Social Media regular posts
MOROCCO Signing pf MOU with some cities,
National Workshop,
Information on Web Site
OMAN TRA published the result of the EMF measurement project of 10% of the telecom sites
PALESTINE We conduct workshops in cooperation with the environmental affairs authority.
QATAR Through media channels and social networking platforms, assuring CRA responsibility to ensure the
compliance of radio stations and sites
SAUDI ARABIA By official publications from the CITC.
Ads, Seminar (Operator)
SOMALIA After the development of the EMF, NCA plans on publishing the regulation, policy and strategies on the
NCA website that is available to the public as well as providing awareness on large scale using radios, TV
and social media.
SUDAN By awareness to the population
SYRIA Teaching this material in the universities, and sharing the related information via media (programs on
TVs, social media, dedicated websites)
TUNISIA Yes, we participate at regional meetings and seminars.
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8. CONSUMER AWARENESS ISSUES
B. Have you used ITU EMF Guide as an effective awareness tool?
ALGERIA NO
COMOROS Under study
JORDAN YES
MOROCCO No comment
OMAN NA
PALESTINE YES
QATAR YES
SAUDI
ARABIA
YES
SOMALIA Under review
SUDAN YES
SYRIA YES
TUNISIA YES
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8. CONSUMER AWARENESS ISSUES
C. Do you provide relevant knowledge through your website(s)? If relevant Web Link(s) to be shared.
ALGERIA NO
COMOROS NO
JORDAN http://trc.gov.jo/
Media Center on main page
MOROCCO https://www.anrt.ma/en/infos-pratiques/ce-que-vous-devez-savoir/effets-de-
rayonnement
OMAN NA
PALESTINE Yes, we use MTIT site and facebook page to provide knowledge to public
QATAR YES
SAUDI
ARABIA
Yes, the documents are available in Arabichttps://www.citc.gov.sa/ar/mediacenter/publicationsandbrochures/Documents/PR_PRN_021A.pdfhttps://www.citc.gov.sa/ar/mediacenter/publicationsandbrochures/Documents/PR_PRN_030A.pdf
SOMALIA Yes, NCA publishes relevant all documents on the website https://nca.gov.so
SUDAN YES
SYRIA NO
TUNISIA NO
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458. CONSUMER AWARENESS ISSUES
D. Do you provide awareness through print and electronic media? Reference may be provided
if available?
ALGERIA NO
COMOROS NO
JORDAN Yes http://trc.gov.jo/
Media Center on main page, TRC Facebook page
MOROCCO No comment
OMAN Result of project was published through newspapers and via TRA websites and
social media accounts
PALESTINE YES
QATAR Around twice a year, Spectrum Management Dept. to provide the content
SAUDI
ARABIA
YES
SOMALIA NCA publishes all relevant documents on the website https://nca.gov.so , as well
using print and electronic media.
SUDAN YES
SYRIA NO
TUNISIA NO
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8. CONSUMER AWARENESS ISSUES
E. Who provides content and at what interval?
ALGERIA NO
COMOROS Regulator [Operator to provide] when implemented
JORDAN TRC continuously
MOROCCO No comment
OMAN The result of the project was published through newspapers and via TRA
websites and social media accounts
PALESTINE MTIT publishes the results of power density measurements on its
Facebook page and official site
QATAR NA
SAUDI ARABIA The Communications and Information Technology Commission
SOMALIA NA
SUDAN NA
SYRIA We currently depend on the international research and standards
TUNISIA NA
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8. CONSUMER AWARENESS ISSUES
F. Is there any awareness drive under implementation in current year or completed in year
2018?
ALGERIA NO
COMOROS No
JORDAN Yes, TRC held a conference on “radio signals and health” March, 4th 2019.
Also, TRC provided an additional awareness throw a live broadcasting from
TRC building by one of the famous FM stations (Amen FM)
MOROCCO In progress
OMAN TRA published the result of the EMF measurement project in 2018 and via
TRA websites and social media accounts
PALESTINE The ministry of environmental affairs has conducted several awareness drives in 2018.
QATAR NO
SAUDI
ARABIA
NO
SOMALIA NO
SUDAN YES
SYRIA NO
TUNISIA NO
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8. CONSUMER AWARENESS ISSUES
G. Have you conducted any Seminar in year 2018 or up to May 2019? If yes, who
organized it?
ALGERIA NO
COMOROS NO
JORDAN Yes, TRC already conducted a workshop with association of
GSMA, March 4th, 2019
MOROCCO NO
OMAN NO
PALESTINE Yes, MTIT conducted it.
QATAR NO
SAUDI
ARABIA
NO
SOMALIA NO
SUDAN YES, by TPRA
SYRIA NO
TUNISIA NA
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8. CONSUMER AWARENESS ISSUES
H. Who were the participating stake holders in Seminar (public, policy makers, regulator,
service providers and what issues were presented?
ALGERIA NO
COMOROS NO
JORDAN Regional Regulators, Ministry of ICT, PhD Researchers, Jordanian Engineering
Association, Ministry of health., Public, Media., Jordan Standards and
Metrology Organization, Telecommunication Operators. Jordan Army Force,
Police Department
MOROCCO No comment
OMAN NA
PALESTINE All mentioned stake holders were part of it, the main issue was to focus on
MTIT role of monitoring public EMF exposure and measurements.
QATAR NO
SAUDI
ARABIA
NA
SOMALIA NA
SUDAN Regulator EMF effects and technique mitigation
SYRIA NO
TUNISIA NA
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8. CONSUMER AWARENESS ISSUES
I. Do you have any finalized plans to organize more awareness drive through
Seminars and Print/electronic media in the current year?
ALGERIA NO
COMOROS NO
TRC already conducted the planned one for 2019
MOROCCO No comment
OMAN No plan for time being
PALESTINE No plan for time being
QATAR NA
SAUDI
ARABIA
Still under study
SOMALIA NO
SUDAN YES
SYRIA May be
TUNISIA NA
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8. CONSUMER AWARENESS ISSUES
J. Any new plans for Seminars under consideration for year 2019/ 2020?
ALGERIA NO
COMOROS NO
JORDAN TRC already conducted the planned one for 2019,
For 2020 depends on the budget
MOROCCO No comment
OMAN No plan for time being
PALESTINE No plans for now
QATAR YES
SAUDI
ARABIA
Still under study
SOMALIA NO
SUDAN YES
SYRIA NO
TUNISIA NA
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8. CONSUMER AWARENESS ISSUES
K. Do you provide awareness through use of bulk SMS through the mobile operator?
ALGERIA NO
COMOROS NO [OPERATOR Specification can be used later]
JORDAN NO
MOROCCO NO
OMAN NO
PALESTINE NO
QATAR NA
SAUDI
ARABIA
NO
SOMALIA NO
SUDAN NO
SYRIA NO
TUNISIA NO
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8. CONSUMER AWARENESS ISSUES
L. Have you created a dedicated website and share information through social media?
ALGERIA NO
COMOROS NO
JORDAN YES
MOROCCO NO
OMAN No dedicated website
PALESTINE NO
QATAR NA
SAUDI
ARABIA
NO
SOMALIA NCA has a website where we provide detailed description of the operations
of NCA.
SUDAN YES
SYRIA NO
TUNISIA NO
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8. CONSUMER AWARENESS ISSUES
M. Do you already have mobile apps providing EMF awareness?
ALGERIA NO
COMOROS NO
JORDAN NO
MOROCCO NO
OMAN NO
PALESTINE NO
QATAR NA
SAUDI
ARABIA
NO
SOMALIA NO
SUDAN YES
SYRIA NO
TUNISIA NO
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8. CONSUMER AWARENESS ISSUES
N. Any suggestions that you may consider to be a good practice on how to bring the
exposure information to the attention of the population?
ALGERIA - Send SMS
- Advertising tape in web site of regulator, operators
- Add a chapter about exposure information on datasheet of telecommunication devices.
- Apps on smartphones
COMOROS NO [SMS can be option]
JORDAN From our experience workshops, media companies, press, and social media
MOROCCO No
OMAN NO
PALESTINE By using media, videos, workshops
QATAR NA
SAUDI
ARABIA
Through social media
SOMALIA NA
SUDAN YES
SYRIA Via competitions about the subject
Workshops and seminars supported by the countries which have experts inthis domain.
TUNISIA Mobile apps and social media are good practice.
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8. CONSUMER AWARENESS ISSUES
O. Can there be an Increased awareness drive for public to know the agencies responsible
for EMF issues?
ALGERIA Yes, it can
COMOROS NA
JORDAN Workshops, Brochures, Media, Social Media, Conferences
MOROCCO No comment
OMAN TRA is not responsible for such task
PALESTINE YES
QATAR SURE
SAUDI
ARABIA
YES
SOMALIA Yes, in Somalia people might not be aware of the effects of EMF issues, so
there is a need for awareness campaigns.
SUDAN YES
SYRIA YES
TUNISIA Yes
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8. CONSUMER AWARENESS ISSUES
P. Should there be increased involvement of social media, Universities and R&D organization?
ALGERIA Yes, it should
COMOROS NA
JORDAN YES
MOROCCO No comment
OMAN TRA involved universities in the measurement project in 2018 TRA involved
universities in the measurement project in 2018
PALESTINE YES
QATAR YES
SAUDI
ARABIA
YES
SOMALIA In order to increase the awareness and reach of EMF issues there should defiantly
be increased involvement of social media, Universities and R&D organization.
SUDAN YES
SYRIA YES, Of course
TUNISIA YES
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8. CONSUMER AWARENESS ISSUES
Q. Should there be Frequently Asked Questions and Answers on EMF being available on Web
Sites of all Service Providers, Regulatory Authorities, Policy Makers/ Ministries?
ALGERIA YES, it should
COMOROS NA
JORDAN Yes, TRC has Frequently Asked Questions and Answers on EMF on its media
center on website
MOROCCO No comment
OMAN NA
PALESTINE YES, it would be good
QATAR DEFINETLY
SAUDI
ARABIA
YES
SOMALIA YES
SUDAN Yes, on web site of Regulatory Authority
SYRIA YES
TUNISIA YES
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9. EMF ENFORCEMENT ISSUES
9. EMF ENFORCEMENT ISSUES
A. How does your country enforce obligations for radiocommunication on service providers or
site owners/ infrastructure providers associated with them?
ALGERIA Radiocommunication obligations are set and enforced through the promulgation
of laws and regulations that provide for control procedures and applicable
penalties for non-compliance with the obligations in question.
COMOROS Through Operator Specification/ license conditions
JORDAN Pre-technical approval for every radio site and compliance inspection
MOROCCO Publishing some rules
OMAN TRA is responsible for technical obligations for radio-communication on service
providers. In addition, Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs is responsible
for radiation of telecom sites
PALESTINE Service providers must get approvals for establishing new sites from MTIT and
environmental affairs authority
QATAR Before and after the radio sites construction approval
SAUDI
ARABIA
The communications and technology commission have regulations that all service
providers have to follow
SOMALIA NCA works towards unifying and advancing the telecommunication sector by
developing policies and regulation and enforcing them.
SUDAN By Regulations and Law
SYRIA Through the regulator
TUNISIA An assessment study is required before site installation.
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9. EMF ENFORCEMENT ISSUES
B. Do Service Providers measure and disseminate results to appropriate authority on a
regular basis? Details to be added.
ALGERIA No, they do not
COMOROS In progress in ANRTIC
JORDAN This process is done when the service providers asks for new site approval.
They should provide TRC all field strength measurements for each new site.
These measurements are saved on TRC database as a reference for future
investigations. No measurement is done by the operators after the
approval. TRC does the after-approval measurements.
MOROCCO NO
OMAN NO
PALESTINE Yes. Service provider Jawwal also confirmed that they carry out
measurements internally to make sure that they are within the guidelines.
QATAR Yes, also as and when required
SAUDI
ARABIA
YES
SOMALIA Under review
SUDAN YES
SYRIA Yes, they are obliged to disseminate them to the regulator
TUNISIA Information not available.
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9. EMF ENFORCEMENT ISSUES
C. Do they disseminate awareness information on a regular basis? Details to be provided.
ALGERIA No, they do not
COMOROS No, in progress
JORDAN NO
MOROCCO YES
OMAN NO
PALESTINE NO
QATAR YES
SAUDI
ARABIA
NO
SOMALIA NA
SUDAN NO
SYRIA NO
TUNISIA Information not available.
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9. EMF ENFORCEMENT ISSUES
D. Is it possible for public to verify EMF compliance on any select location on google site and
at a height of say ground level or fist floor level or any defined height? Details to be provided.
ALGERIA No, it is not possible now. It is a near future project
COMOROS NO
JORDAN There is no public information for that, but a request to TRC can be received,
and information can be shared
MOROCCO Currently No
OMAN Not for time being
PALESTINE For now the answer is no, but we are working on a project that will allow
public to verify EMF compliance on any selected location
QATAR NO
SAUDI
ARABIA
NO
SOMALIA NO
SUDAN NO
SYRIA NO
TUNISIA Information not available.
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9. EMF ENFORCEMENT ISSUES
E. Is there any possibility to generate 3-dimensional view of non-compliant zone where
public or even employees should not be present?
ALGERIA No, it is not
COMOROS NO
JORDAN TRC does not have this type of information
MOROCCO No comment
OMAN Not for time being
PALESTINE NO
QATAR NA
SAUDI
ARABIA
NO
SOMALIA NO
SUDAN NO
SYRIA YES
TUNISIA Information not available.
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9. EMF ENFORCEMENT ISSUES
F. Do you have plans to increase levels of monitoring and enforcement as we move towards
5G Networks and increased number of devices on account of IoT and M2M?
ALGERIA YES, it can
COMOROS NOT YET
JORDAN YES, TRC have capability of EMF measurement up to 50GHz
MOROCCO YES
OMAN The ministerial decision No. 25/2015 will be applicable with the same limits
PALESTINE Yes, we have plans and a project that will increase the level of monitoring.
QATAR YES
SAUDI
ARABIA
YES
SOMALIA Yes, NCA is working towards keeping up with technology advances especially
IoT, 5G and M2M
SUDAN YES
SYRIA Legislation and Regulation
TUNISIA YES
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9. EMF ENFORCEMENT ISSUES
G. Can the relevant agency identify each month certain number of EMF sources that will be
taken up for relevant measurements in different parts of the country?
ALGERIA YES, it can
COMOROS NO [Operator Specification only reference for EMF compliance]
JORDAN NO
MOROCCO No comment
OMAN As per the ministerial decision, the government is conducting the
measurement of 10% of the telecom sites annually.
PALESTINE We can identify number of base stations of 2G, 3G Networks and mobile devices.
QATAR YES, through planned EMF field measurements
SAUDI
ARABIA
YES
SOMALIA No, but it is a future consideration
SUDAN NO
SYRIA YES
TUNISIA NA
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9. EMF ENFORCEMENT ISSUES
H. Can the sites being taken upon for compliance measurements for each month be
announced prior to measurements?
ALGERIA Yes, it can
COMOROS NO
JORDAN NO
MOROCCO No comment
OMAN NA
PALESTINE YES
QATAR Sometimes
SAUDI
ARABIA
YES
SOMALIA Under consideration
SUDAN YES
SYRIA YES
TUNISIA NA
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9. EMF ENFORCEMENT ISSUES
I. Can the relevant authority publish the results on a dedicated website or make available
in print and broadcasting media?
ALGERIA YES
COMOROS NO
JORDAN NO
MOROCCO No comment
OMAN NA
PALESTINE Yes, MTIT publishes the EMF measurements results on its website and media.
QATAR Not yet
SAUDI
ARABIA
YES
SOMALIA Not now but it is a future consideration
SUDAN NO
SYRIA YES
TUNISIA NA
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9. EMF ENFORCEMENT ISSUES
J. Can open invite from public be accepted with suggestions on the sites to be selected
for relevant measurements through Email, Online submissions?
ALGERIA YES, they can
COMOROS NOT yet
JORDAN YES
MOROCCO YES
OMAN NA
PALESTINE Yes, MTIT accepts complaints and suggestions from public.
QATAR YES
SAUDI
ARABIA
YES
SOMALIA Not now but it is a future consideration
SUDAN YES
SYRIA YES
TUNISIA NA
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9. EMF ENFORCEMENT ISSUES
K. Should the agencies share on Web, all cases of violation of standards/ law/ regulations,
Penalty imposed, if any and corrective action to ensure correct compliance in future?
ALGERIA No, it should not
COMOROS Not yet, Operator Specification only control
JORDAN NO
MOROCCO No comment
OMAN NA
PALESTINE Yes, it would increase awareness
QATAR YES
SAUDI
ARABIA
YES
SOMALIA YES
SUDAN NO
SYRIA YES
TUNISIA NA
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10. MOBILE DEVICES AND SAR
10. MOBILE DEVICES AND SAR
A. What’s the Specific Absorption Ratio (SAR) limit for mobile terminals in your country?
ALGERIA Same as EU
COMOROS International standards
JORDAN Based on ICNIRP guidelines,
GSM Telecom Terminal Equipment,
http://trc.gov.jo/EchoBusV3.0/SystemAssets/En/08%20B-4.pdf
OMAN 2 W/kg
PALESTINE ICNIRP are followed
QATAR The applicable ETSI limits, as per our “Type Approval Guidelines” in place
SAUDI
ARABIA
SOMALIA No response received
SUDAN 0.4 W/kg
SYRIA Yes as per ICNIRP
TUNISIA We adopted the EU recommendation for the SAR limit for mobile terminals
ETSI FCC
Head Less than 2w/kg less than 1.7 w/kg
Body Less than 4w/kg Less than 4w/kg
MOROCCO Circular No21 dated 22 may 2003, defines the limits values of SAR on the following link:
https://www.anrt.ma/ en/infos-pratiques/ ce-que-vous-devez-savoir/effets-de- rayonnement
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10. MOBILE DEVICES AND SAR
B. Is it based on ICNIRP guidelines?
ALGERIA As per EU
COMOROS YES
JORDAN ETSI and FCC
OMAN YES
PALESTINE YES
QATAR Based on ETSI standards
SAUDI
ARABIA
YES
SOMALIA Under review
SUDAN YES
SYRIA YES
TUNISIA It is based on the EU recommendations.
10. MOBILE DEVICES AND SAR
B. Is it based on ICNIRP guidelines?
ALGERIA As per EU
COMOROS YES
JORDAN ETSI and FCC
OMAN YES
PALESTINE YES
QATAR Based on ETSI standards
SAUDI
ARABIA
YES
SOMALIA Under review
SUDAN YES
SYRIA YES
TUNISIA It is based on the EU recommendations.
10. MOBILE DEVICES AND SAR
B. Is it based on ICNIRP guidelines?
ALGERIA As per EU
COMOROS YES
JORDAN ETSI and FCC
MOROCCO YES
OMAN YES
PALESTINE YES
QATAR Based on ETSI standards
SAUDI
ARABIA
YES
SOMALIA Under review
SUDAN YES
SYRIA YES
TUNISIA It is based on the EU recommendations.
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10. MOBILE DEVICES AND SAR
C. Do you have own national SAR limits
ALGERIA No, we do not have
COMOROS No
JORDAN NO
MOROCCO The ministry of the Health in its circular No 21 dated 22 may 2003, adopted
the limits values of exposure to electromagnetic field of ICNIRP as a national
value of reference
OMAN MO
PALESTINE ICNIRP are followed
QATAR NO
SAUDI
ARABIA
NO
SOMALIA Under review
SUDAN NO
SYRIA NO
TUNISIA NA
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10. MOBILE DEVICES AND SAR
D. Do you have plans for any changes on SAR limits and increase in the levels of monitoring and enforcement as
we move towards 5G Networks and increased number of devices on account of IOT and M2M?
ALGERIA YES
COMOROS No, we are waiting
JORDAN Changes on SAR depends on ICNIRP modifications
OMAN No, we are following ICNIRP standard
PALESTINE NOT CLEAR YET
QATAR YES
SAUDI
ARABIA
Still under study
SOMALIA Under review
SUDAN NO
SYRIA NO
TUNISIA NA
10. MOBILE DEVICES AND SAR
D. Do you have plans for any changes on SAR limits and increase in the levels of
monitoring and enforcement as we move towards 5G Networks and increased number
of devices on account of IOT and M2M?
ALGERIA YES
COMOROS No, we are waiting
JORDAN Changes on SAR depends on ICNIRP modifications
MOROCCO In progress
OMAN No, we are following ICNIRP standard
PALESTINE NO plans yet
QATAR YES
SAUDI
ARABIA
Still under study
SOMALIA Under review
SUDAN NO
SYRIA NO
TUNISIA NA
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11. SERVICE PROVIDER ISSUES (TEST PROCEDURE and TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS)
A. Do you have a well-defined Test Procedure for Service Providers compliance through Measurement of Electromagnetic Fields
from Base Station Antenna?
Kindly share the details.
ALGERIA Yes, we have.
We use EMF tool Anritsu (Spectrum Analyzer and Isotropic Antenna). The procedure is measuring electric fields
from the base station antenna in different location within (05) five times during (06) six minutes
COMOROS Yes, each frequency assignment has measurement requirements that the operator must respect
JORDAN TRC has test procedure for EMF measurement
OMAN Measurement Methodology of EMF Radiation from Base Stations
- Far Field Region
- Near Field Region
All measurement equipment to be calibrated according to the manufacturer’s recommendations to traceable
standards and must be sensitive enough as well.
1) Measurement Procedure
a) Inspect the place
b) Measurement Region Method
c) Measurement points
i. Location of measurement points:
ii. Number of point(s):
iii. Measurement time:
Frequency band
Measurement Record
Measurements Parameters
- Electric field strength (E) in V/m
- Magnetic field strength (H) in A/m
- Power density (S) in W/m2
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MOROCCO ANRT measures the levels of exposition to non-ionizing electromagnetic field
according to well-defined measurement protocol. Please find the protocol of
measure on the following link:
https://www.anrt.ma/en/infos-pratiques/ce-que-vous-devez-savoir/effets-de-
rayonnement
PALESTINE We give approvals to construct the base station, and then we do measurements regularly by choosing random sites and depending on the public requests and concerns.
QATAR It is governed by applicable regulatory framework
SAUDI
ARABIA
YES
SOMALIA Under review
SUDAN NO
SYRIA The test procedure is implementing the Rules & Technical Guidelines to install and
operate new cellular stations
TUNISIA Provided based on EN50912: 2008 + A1:2014
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11. SERVICE PROVIDER ISSUES (TEST PROCEDURE and TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE
REQUIREMENTS)
B. Does the Test Procedure include identification of EMF exposure zones [Compliance zone,
Occupational zone, Exceedance zone]?
ALGERIA No, it is included only in one zone, where a person (public) could be heavily
exposed to the EMF
COMOROS Yes, it is specified in the specification of frequency user (operator)
JORDAN NO
MOROCCO YES
OMAN The procedure in 11A does not include identification of EMF exposure zones
[Compliance zone, Occupational zone, Exceedance zone]
PALESTINE YES ;There is an agreed upon procedure to do the measurements
QATAR YES
SAUDI
ARABIA
YES
SOMALIA Under review
SUDAN NO
SYRIA Compliance Zone
TUNISIA YES
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11. SERVICE PROVIDER ISSUES (TEST PROCEDURE and TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS)
C. Does the Exposure level assessment cover worst emission conditions and the simultaneous
presence of several EMF sources, even at different frequencies?
ALGERIA Yes, it does (the cumulative electric field)
COMOROS NO
JORDAN Yes, EMF kit have the capability to monitor for specific time and specific
frequency
MOROCCO YES
OMAN Yes, broadband method is covering the worst emission condition for
different frequencies
PALESTINE YES
QATAR YES
SAUDI
ARABIA
The assessment provide all details needed
SOMALIA Under review
SUDAN NO
SYRIA YES
TUNISIA YES
UNITED
ARAB
EMIRATES
No response received
YEMEN No response received
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D. Are the following parameters considered?
The maximum EIRP of the antenna system,
The antenna gain G (maximum gain and beam width),
Frequency of operation,
Various characteristics of the installation, such as the antenna location, antenna height, beam
direction, beam tilt and
the assessment of the probability that a person could be exposed to the EMF?
ALGERIA YES
COMOROS YES, in accordance with international requirements
JORDAN Yes for all points
MOROCCO The antenna gain G (maximum gain and beam width), Frequency of operation,
various characteristics of the installation
OMAN Parameters as indicated in 11A.
PALESTINE YES
QATAR All above
SAUDI
ARABIA
The assessment provides all details needed
SOMALIA Under review
SUDAN YES
SYRIA YES
TUNISIA YES
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11. SERVICE PROVIDER ISSUES (TEST PROCEDURE and TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE
REQUIREMENTS)
E. Do you have installation classification (compliant or Provisionally compliant) for each
emitter installation after measurement based on measurement of EMF exposure levels using
broadband / Frequency Selective methods?
ALGERIA Yes, we have two classifications: compliant or not compliant
COMOROS Yes, it is an obligation
JORDAN YES
MOROCCO Compliant: the FEM levels measured is less than the reference level
OMAN We classified the measured sites as compliant or non-compliant to ICNIRP
standards
PALESTINE We use Frequency Selective methods and after measurements we classify the levels.
QATAR YES
SAUDI
ARABIA
NO
SOMALIA NO
SUDAN NO
SYRIA YES
TUNISIA YES
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11.SERVICE PROVIDER ISSUES (TEST PROCEDURE and TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE
REQUIREMENTS)
F. Can measurement procedure adopted be shared along with parameters included
reference antenna parameters, accessibility condition for single and multiple antenna
installations?
ALGERIA YES
COMOROS Yes, it is an obligation
JORDAN YES
MOROCCO No comment
OMAN 11 A. describes the measurement procedure and parameters
PALESTINE YES
QATAR Sometimes
SAUDI ARABIA YES
SOMALIA NO
SUDAN NO
SYRIA YES
TUNISIA NA
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11. SERVICE PROVIDER ISSUES (TEST PROCEDURE and TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS)
G: What EMF evaluation techniques are used in your country?
Calculation Method
ITU-T K.52 based Calculation Method for determination of EIRPth;
ITU-T K.100 based simplified assessment procedure criteria of minimum distance and
minimum height of radiating antenna;
ALGERIA ITU-T K.52
COMOROS NA
JORDAN ITU-T K.52, ITU-T K.100
MOROCCO We used technical recommendation ITU-T K.52
OMAN We are using measurements methods as detailed above
PALESTINE Both depending on the case and entity doing the measurement
QATAR ITU-T K.91, ITU-T K.100
SAUDI
ARABIA
ITU-T K.61
SOMALIA Under review
SUDAN ITU-T K.52 based Calculation Method for determination of EIRPth
SYRIA Both are used
TUNISIA EN 50492: 2008 + A1: 2014
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11. SERVICE PROVIDER ISSUES (TEST PROCEDURE and TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS)
G: What EMF evaluation techniques are used in your country?
Field Measurement Approach:
Broadband Measurement,
Frequency Selective Measurement;
ALGERIA BOTH
COMOROS Broadband Measurement, Frequency Selective Measurement
JORDAN Broadband Measurement, Frequency Selective Measurement
MOROCCO Both
OMAN Both
PALESTINE Frequency Selective Measurement
QATAR Both
SAUDI
ARABIA
Frequency Selective Measurement
SOMALIA Under review
SUDAN Frequency Selective Measurement
SYRIA Both via Drive Tool
TUNISIA Broadband Measurement and Frequency Selective Measurement
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11. SERVICE PROVIDER ISSUES (TEST PROCEDURE and TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS)
G: What EMF evaluation techniques are used in your country?
Electromagnetic mapping by software simulation method?
ALGERIA NO
COMOROS NO
JORDAN YES
MOROCCO No comment
OMAN NA
PALESTINE NO
QATAR NA
SAUDI
ARABIA
NA
SOMALIA Under review
SUDAN NO
SYRIA YES
TUNISIA Radio planning software used for the simulation using free space propagation
model and other available calculation tools to assess the composite signal value
and for the extrapolation at maximum level. Reflection is also considered in the
calculation.
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11. SERVICE PROVIDER ISSUES (TEST PROCEDURE and TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS)
H. How you predict R.F. Fields regions?
Near Field Region (Reactive near-field zone, Reactive – radiating near-field region, Radiating near-field (Fresnel)
zone),
Far Field Zone-Radiating
ALGERIA Far Field Zone-Radiating
COMOROS Operator Specification seeks compliance but no details
JORDAN Far Field
MOROCCO No comment
OMAN We can know the zone (Region) through calculation as mentioned above
PALESTINE The prediction based on simulating tools like Mentum Planet and Atoll.Measurement is based on Narda measurement tool through their proprietary probe to measure theenergy in Watt/m2 and the signal level measured by the mobile testing tools like NEMO, TEMS andSwissQual.
QATAR It can be reactive near-field, radiating near-field or far-field.
In the reactive near-field, we measure both components (electric and magnetic field strength) and
compare both results with their individual limits.
SAUDI
ARABIA
Far Field Zone-Radiating
SOMALIA Under review
SUDAN Far Field Zone-Radiating
SYRIA NA
TUNISIA Far Field Zone-RadiatingUNITED ARAB
EMIRATESNo response received
YEMEN No response received
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11.SERVICE PROVIDER ISSUES (TEST PROCEDURE and TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS)
I. What Compliance options are available to Service Providers for submission of Self
Certification, if any prior to actual measurements?
ALGERIA NA
COMOROS NOT so far
JORDAN Pre-approval technical evaluation for application
MOROCCO No comment
OMAN NA
PALESTINE Usually provided, antenna specifications and images illustrating the target area of the antenna in addition to transmitter specifications.
QATAR NA
SAUDI
ARABIA
The CITC has issued the National Guidelines to be enforced within the Kingdom.
Compliance measures are administered and enforced by the CITC
SOMALIA Under review Under review
SUDAN Compliance with ICNIRP by calculation
SYRIA Through the Regulator
TUNISIA Simulators
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J. Do the Service Providers do calculations of EIRP/ EIRP th based on ITU-T Recommendation
K.52?
Details to be provided.
ALGERIA YES, they do
COMOROS In measurement of EIRP/ EIRP th based on ITU-T
JORDAN YES
MOROCCO No comment
OMAN Service provider provide the technical details of the site prior to measurements
PALESTINE The calculation made computer based through the mentioned simulator anddisplayed in a heat map based views.
QATAR YES
SAUDI
ARABIA
The calculations are based on ITU-T K.61
SOMALIA Under review
SUDAN NO
SYRIA YES
TUNISIA Information not available
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11. SERVICE PROVIDER ISSUES (TEST PROCEDURE and TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS)
K. Do the Service Providers carry out calculation of minimum height and minimum distance for
Simplified Assessment Criteria based ITU-T Recommendation K.100? Details to be shared.
ALGERIA NA
COMOROS Only measurement
JORDAN YES
MOROCCO No comment
OMAN Telecom Operator followings the calculation at decision’s 25/2015 from Ministry of
Environment and Climate Affairs
PALESTINE Yes, this is determined by both the field survey and the simulator results.
QATAR YES
SAUDI
ARABIA
The calculations are based on ITU-T K.61
SOMALIA Under review
SUDAN NO
SYRIA YES
TUNISIA Information not available
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11. SERVICE PROVIDER ISSUES (TEST PROCEDURE and TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS)
L. Do the Service Providers in your country carry out Electromagnetic Mapping by Software
Simulation?
Details to be shared.
ALGERIA NA
COMOROS NO
JORDAN NA
MOROCCO No comment
OMAN NA
PALESTINE Yes, using the two above mentioned simulators
QATAR NA
SAUDI
ARABIA
NO
SOMALIA Under review
SUDAN NO
SYRIA YES
TUNISIA YES
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REQUIREMENTS)
M. If yes, what model is used:
Ray tracing model, as per ITU-T rec. K.61.,
Point Source Model, as per ITU-T rec. K.70 Annex -B
ALGERIA NA
COMOROS NA
JORDAN NA
MOROCCO No comment
OMAN NA
PALESTINE The simulator based on ray tracing model.
QATAR NA
SAUDI
ARABIA
NA
SOMALIA NA
SUDAN NA
SYRIA No response received
TUNISIA Information not available
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11.SERVICE PROVIDER ISSUES (TEST PROCEDURE and TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE
REQUIREMENTS)
N. Kindly specify when Service Providers carry out Broadband Measurements or Frequency
Selective Measurements
ALGERIA NA
COMOROS NA
JORDAN Both for site pre-approval procedure
MOROCCO No comment
OMAN The Government conducting the measurements by both methods not
telecom operators
PALESTINE At activation of new sites or during the annual measurement for a planned
list of sites
QATAR NA
SAUDI
ARABIA
The CITC always follow up with them
SOMALIA Under review
SUDAN NA
SYRIA NA
TUNISIA Broadband measurements are done in all cases. In addition selective measurements are
done when a specific request has been made or when the frequency selective level is
greater than 6 V/m
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11. SERVICE PROVIDER ISSUES (TEST PROCEDURE and TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS)
O. What are the Test Instruments available for monitoring, measurement?
ALGERIA Anritsu spectrum analyzer with isotropic Antenna 700-6000 MHz (EMF option)
(ARPCE)
COMOROS NA
JORDAN Rohde and Schwarz EMF kit using Spectrum Analyzer FSL6up to 6 GHz, DRS mobile
monitoring system up to 50GHz
MOROCCO Spectrum analyzer, probe and antennas
OMAN For now, NARDA Product
PALESTINE NARDA Broadband Field meter
QATAR Selective Radiation meter, Broadband Meter
SAUDI
ARABIA
Different equipment is used
SOMALIA Under review Under review
SUDAN Narda (SRM3006, NBM550),
EMF SPY200,
INSITE FREE
SYRIA Drive test + Device for measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation
TUNISIA Broadband field meters and dedicated equipment for selective measurements
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11. SERVICE PROVIDER ISSUES (TEST PROCEDURE and TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE
REQUIREMENTS)
P. Are there any rules for Calibration of test instruments?
ALGERIA NO
COMOROS NO
JORDAN Calibration depends on manufactured recommendations for receivers and antennas
kits
MOROCCO YES
OMAN YES
PALESTINE Yes, tools (both probe and the meter) must be recalibrated by an ISO certified lab
every two years.
QATAR Through the contract with the supplier/ vendor
SAUDI
ARABIA
It depends on the equipment
SOMALIA Under review
SUDAN YES
SYRIA NA
TUNISIA Calculation is done for each year.
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11. SERVICE PROVIDER ISSUES (TEST PROCEDURE and TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS)
Q. What are the responsibilities of Service Providers at Shared Sites?
ALGERIA Sharing sites is not used in our country
COMOROS Sharing not yet
JORDAN To comply with cumulative field strength limits and infrastructure sharing
instructions
MOROCCO To respect national standards
OMAN We used the selective method for identified frequencies
PALESTINE No shared sites in our country
QATAR NA
SAUDI
ARABIA
The responsibility may vary according to the size and the structure of the corporate
entity
SOMALIA Under review
SUDAN Full responsibilities, according to the contract signed between them
SYRIA NA
TUNISIA NA
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11. SERVICE PROVIDER ISSUES (TEST PROCEDURE and TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS)
R. Do you Safety Signage schemes around Base stations/ EMF sources? Kindly provide description
also.
ALGERIA NO
COMOROS In progress
JORDAN Yes, roof top sites have name plates describe the site owner but for green field
sites operators provide warning sign
MOROCCO No comment
OMAN NA
PALESTINE The EMF sources are required to be away from human beings to function well.
QATAR NA
SAUDI
ARABIA
YES
SOMALIA NO
SUDAN YES
SYRIA Yes, we mention that in “The rules & Technical guidelines”
“Place the tower’s identification plate and warning plates for service providers or
operators”
TUNISIA NA
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11.SERVICE PROVIDER ISSUES (TEST PROCEDURE and TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS)
S. Do you have an EMF Portal with database of all base stations and their emission compliance
status (i.e. Compliant/ Non-compliant? If yes, how it is managed?
ALGERIA NO
COMOROS NO
JORDAN TRC have data base of all approved sites, non-compliance sites are subject to
dismantle or modifications
MOROCCO ANRT has an internal Access database relating to the processing and analysis of
the results of electromagnetic field measurements
OMAN NO
PALESTINE NO
QATAR NO
SAUDI
ARABIA
YES
SOMALIA NO
SUDAN YES, managed by Regulator and service providers
SYRIA NO
TUNISIA NO
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11. SERVICE PROVIDER ISSUES (TEST PROCEDURE and TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS)
T. Should there be more responsibilities on the mobile operator to increase EMF awareness?
ALGERIA YES, it should
COMOROS Operator Specification has compliance responsibility
JORDAN YES
MOROCCO No comment
OMAN NA
PALESTINE YES; In our case, Jawwal is doing a good role in increasing the awareness.
QATAR YES
SAUDI
ARABIA
YES
SOMALIA Yes there should be more responsibilities on the mobile operator to increase EMF
awareness
SUDAN NO
SYRIA YES
TUNISIA YES
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11. SERVICE PROVIDER ISSUES (TEST PROCEDURE and TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS)
U. Existing acceptable values covering the following for public and workers’ EMF exposure
ALGERIA
BAHRAIN No response received
COMOROS 28, 10, .08, 2, 4
61, 10, .08, 2, 4
DJIBOUTI No response received
EGYPT No response received
IRAQ No response received
JORDAN 400-2000 MHz 1.375*F1/2 F/200 0.08 2 4
2-10 GHz 61 10 0.08 2 4
10-300 GHz 61 10 - - - KUWAIT No response received
LEBANON No response received
LIBYA No response received
MAURITANIA No response received
MOROCCO
400-2000
MHz
1.375F1/2 F/200 0.08 2 4
2-300 GHz 61 10 _ _ _ _ _ _
400-2000 MHz 1.375F1/2
2-300 GHz 61
PUBLIC EXPOSURE
Radio
+Frequency
Frequency
Slab
[As
applicable]
Electric
field (V/m)
Power
density
(W/m^2)
Specific
absorption
rate (SAR)
(W/kg)
Specific
absorption
rate (SAR)
(W/kg)
Specific
absorption
rate (SAR)
(W/kg)
Country In year
2019
At
frequency
F
At
frequency
F
Whole
body
Head and
trunk
Limbs
400-2000
MHz
2-300 GHz
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SYRIA
TUNISIA ICNIRP Guidelines are applied
UNITED
ARAB
EMIRATES
No response received
YEMEN No response received
400-2000
MHz
1.357 f1/2
(MHz)
f/200 0.08 2 4
2-300 GHz 60 10 0.08 2 4
400-2000
MHz
1.357 f1/2
(MHz)
f/200 0.08 2 4
2-300 GHz 60 10 0.08 2 4
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11. SERVICE PROVIDER ISSUES (TEST PROCEDURE and TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS)
U. Existing acceptable values covering the following for public and workers’ EMF exposure
ALGERIA Not prescribed
BAHRAIN No response received
COMOROS 61, 50, 0.4, 10, 20
137, 50, 0.4, 10, 20
DJIBOUTI No response received
EGYPT No response received
IRAQ No response received
JORDAN 400-2000 MHz 3*F1/2 F/40 0.4 10 20
2-10 GHz 137 50 0.4 10 20
10-300 GHz 137 50 - - -
WORKER EXPOSURE
Radio
Frequency
Frequency
Slab
[As
applicable
Electric
field (V/m)
Power
density
(W/m^2)
Specific
absorption
rate (SAR)
(W/kg)
Specific
absorption
rate (SAR)
(W/kg)
Specific
absorption
rate (SAR)
(W/kg)
Country In year
2019
At
frequency
F
At
frequency
F
Whole
body
Head and
trunk
Limbs
400-2000
MHz
2-300 GHz
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KUWAIT No response received
LEBANON No response received
LIBYA No response received
MAURITANI
A
No response received
MOROCC
O
400-2000
MHz
3F1/2 F/40 0.4 10 20
2-300 GHz 137 50 _ _ _ _ _ _
OMAN
PALESTINE ICNIRP followed
QATAR NA
SAUDI
ARABIA
NA
SOMALIA NA
In year 2019 At frequency F At frequency
F
Whole body Head and
trunk
Limbs
400-2000 MHz 3F(1/2) F/40 2 W/kg 2 W/kg 2 W/kg
2-300 GHz 137 50 2 W/kg 2 W/kg 2 W/kg
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SUDAN
SYRIA
TUNISIA ICNIRP Guidelines are applied
UNITED
ARAB
EMIRATES
No response received
YEMEN No response received
In year 2019 At frequency
900,1800,2100
At frequency
900,1800,2100
Whole body Head and
trunk
Limbs
400-2000
MHz
0.203,0.232 0.0001,0.00014 - - -
2-300 GHz 0.402 0.00043 - - -
400-2000
MHz
3 f1/2 (MHz) f/40 0.4 10 20
2-300 GHz 137 50 0.4 10 20
Palestine 400-2000
MHz
3ƒ½ ƒ/40 0.4 10 20
2-300GHz 137 50
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