ITU EMF QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES€¦ · SAUDI ARABIA The Communications and Information Technology Commission SOMALIA NCA is responsible of monitoring EMF compliance SUDAN Telecommunication

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

http://www.itu.int/net4/ITU-D/icteye/CountryProfileReport.aspx?countryID=11




















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:


1. FM Broadcast spectrum licensing instructions (Attachment 4) Link4:


1. Instructions for type approvals (Attachment No.4)






http://trc.gov.jo/EchoBusV3.0/SystemAssets/PDF/AR/radio/radio.pdf





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



https://environment.pna.ps/ar/files/Cellular_Stations.pdf


https://cra.gov.qa/document/guidelines-for-communications-towers-and-mast-radio-antenna-emissions-6-october-2010

https://www.cra.gov.qa/press-releases/cra-issues-instrument-construction-procedures-and-standards-cellular-mobile-base-stations-and



http://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


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



https://www.citc.gov.sa/en/RulesandSystems/RegulatoryDocuments/Electro-magneticfields/Documents/TA%20113%20E%20-%20National%20Guidelines%20for%20Human%20Exposure%20to%20Radiofrequency%20Electromagnetic%20Fields.pdf

https://www.citc.gov.sa/en/RulesandSystems/RegulatoryDocuments/Electro-magneticfields/Pages/default.aspx



https://www.anrt.ma/en/infos-pratiques/ce-que-vous-devez-savoir/effets-de-rayonnement

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


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.









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.










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












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


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


SOMALIA NCA is responsible of monitoring EMF compliance

SUDAN Telecommunication and Post Regulatory Authority (TRPA) – Sudan


TUNISIA CERT and ANF













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


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


SOMALIA The ministry of health is responsible for health-related impact assessment in coordination with

NCA



TUNISIA ANF and ANCSEP (National Agency for Sanitary and Environmental Control of Products

www.ancsep.rns.tn














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


PALESTINE The Key organizations are the Ministry of Telecom and Information Technology

and Environment Affairs Authority

QATAR Communications Regulatory Authority

SAUDI

ARABIA


SOMALIA NCA is responsible for EMF compliance enforcement



TUNISIA ANF and ANCSEP













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


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


SOMALIA NCA is responsible for test and approval of the construction of infrastructures as well

as the local municipality



TUNISIA ANF












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





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


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.










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













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


COMOROS No. Only Operator Specification calls for compliance

JORDAN Yes, Instructions for limiting exposure to Electromagnetic fields (Attachment No.3) Link3:


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


QATAR Relevant ICNIRP limits are adopted

SAUDI

ARABIA



%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











https://www.citc.gov.sa/en/RulesandSystems/RegulatoryDocuments/Electromagneticfields/Pages/default.aspx







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













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:


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



%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
















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












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



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





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











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


SOMALIA NA

SUDAN YES

SYRIA Professors, master and PHD students














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














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














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















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








https://www.who.int/peh-emf/project/mapnatreps/SAUDI_ARABIA_Report_EMF_Activities.pdf








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








https://www.who.int/peh-emf/project/mapnatreps/SAUDI_ARABIA_Report_EMF_Activities.pdf








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”













4. HEALTH Risk Studies and WHO:


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













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













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













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.



%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













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













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












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







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







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












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













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


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.













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


PALESTINE NO

QATAR NO

SAUDI

ARABIA

No specific amount

SOMALIA NO

SUDAN NO

SYRIA NO

TUNISIA Information not available.













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


SUDAN NO

SYRIA NO














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)












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.













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


SUDAN YES

SYRIA YES

TUNISIA YES













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




http://trc.gov.jo/












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




http://trc.gov.jo/











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













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













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













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













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












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













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













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













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













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.













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













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













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












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.













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


SUDAN YES

SYRIA Yes, they are obliged to disseminate them to the regulator














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














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














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














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













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













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













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













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













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












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

https://www.anrt.ma/sites/default/files/Circulaire-Ministere-Sante-ER.pdf



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


SUDAN YES

SYRIA YES

TUNISIA It is based on the EU recommendations.



ALGERIA As per EU

COMOROS YES

JORDAN ETSI and FCC

OMAN YES

PALESTINE YES


SAUDI

ARABIA

YES


SUDAN YES

SYRIA YES




ALGERIA As per EU

COMOROS YES

JORDAN ETSI and FCC

MOROCCO YES

OMAN YES

PALESTINE YES


SAUDI

ARABIA

YES


SUDAN YES

SYRIA YES


































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


SUDAN NO

SYRIA NO

TUNISIA NA




https://www.anrt.ma/sites/default/files/Circulaire-Ministere-Sante-ER.pdf










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


SUDAN NO

SYRIA NO

TUNISIA NA


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


SUDAN NO

SYRIA NO

TUNISIA NA






















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






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


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

https://www.anrt.ma/en/infos-pratiques/ce-que-vous-devez-savoir/effets-de-rayonnement








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


SUDAN NO

SYRIA Compliance Zone

TUNISIA YES













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


SUDAN NO

SYRIA YES

TUNISIA YES

UNITED

ARAB

EMIRATES


YEMEN No response received















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


SUDAN YES

SYRIA YES

TUNISIA YES













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












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













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


SUDAN ITU-T K.52 based Calculation Method for determination of EIRPth

SYRIA Both are used

TUNISIA EN 50492: 2008 + A1: 2014














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


SUDAN Frequency Selective Measurement

SYRIA Both via Drive Tool

TUNISIA Broadband Measurement and Frequency Selective Measurement














Electromagnetic mapping by software simulation method?

ALGERIA NO

COMOROS NO

JORDAN YES

MOROCCO No comment

OMAN NA

PALESTINE NO

QATAR NA

SAUDI

ARABIA

NA


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.













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


SUDAN Far Field Zone-Radiating

SYRIA NA

TUNISIA Far Field Zone-RadiatingUNITED ARAB

EMIRATESNo response received















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













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


SUDAN NO

SYRIA YES














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


SUDAN NO

SYRIA YES














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


SUDAN NO

SYRIA YES

TUNISIA YES













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














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


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













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













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


SUDAN YES

SYRIA NA

TUNISIA Calculation is done for each year.














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


SUDAN Full responsibilities, according to the contract signed between them

SYRIA NA

TUNISIA NA














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












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













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













U. Existing acceptable values covering the following for public and workers’ EMF exposure

ALGERIA


COMOROS 28, 10, .08, 2, 4

61, 10, .08, 2, 4




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



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


SYRIA

TUNISIA ICNIRP Guidelines are applied

UNITED

ARAB

EMIRATES



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



U. Existing acceptable values covering the following for public and workers’ EMF exposure

ALGERIA Not prescribed


COMOROS 61, 50, 0.4, 10, 20

137, 50, 0.4, 10, 20




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


KUWAIT No response received



MAURITANI

A


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


SUDAN

SYRIA

TUNISIA ICNIRP Guidelines are applied

UNITED

ARAB

EMIRATES



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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