Press Release
Qatar IPv6 Council Has Been Founded___________________

Doha, Qatar/Luxembourg, November 17.11.2023: The Communications Regulatory Authority(CRA) of the State of Qatar, has re-affiliated to the IPv6 Forum and activated the Qatar Chapter
under the leadership of its President, Ali Al-Suwaidi, Technical Affairs Department Director at
CRA along with the Vice President, Yousef Al Majed, Standards and Next Generation
Technology Researcher at CRA.

Through this membership, CRA underscores the importance of adopting Internet Protocol
Version 6 (IPv6) to ensure seamless connectivity in the digital age and emphasizes its
commitment to continue rolling out the latest IPv6 resources to maintain its technology edge as a
growing number of world countries transition to the IPv6 after using the Internet Protocol
Version 4 (IPv4) for the past twenty years.

In 2018, the establishment of the Qatar IPv6 Council was primarily focused on promoting IPv6
deployment. However, this renewed commitment to the IPv6 Forum indicates that Qatar is now
taking further steps to actively advance and implement IPv6, aligning its vision with key
stakeholders from the government, industry, and academia. Aiming to stay at the forefront ofInternet technology and address the evolving needs of its digital landscape.

Ali Al-Suwaidi, President of the Qatar IPv6 Council and Technical Affairs Department
Director at CRA said: “CRA re-affiliation to the IPv6 Forum is a forward-looking move,ensuring the country taps into the full potential of IPv6. This upgrade is essential to stay

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ahead in the fast-paced digital landscape. IPv6's capabilities are crucial for handling theincreasing adoption of next-gen technologies and applications, which IPv4 struggles with,”
He added: “Qatar's embrace of IPv6 ensures a connected and sustainable future,benefitting both its individuals and businesses, and national economy. That contributes toachieving one of the objectives of the Qatar National Vision 2030; create a balance between
an oil-based and a knowledge-based economy, helping diversify the country’s economy andguaranteeing a stable and sustainable business environment.”

Yousef Al Majed, Vice President of the Qatar IPv6 Council and Standards and Next
Generation Technology Researcher at CRA said: “IPv6 resolves IP address scarcity issues
and sets the stage for cutting-edge innovations. It serves to offer essential inbuilt features
such as future-proof scalability, improved network performance, and uninterruptedconnectivity. CRA recognizes the importance of IPv6 and its crucial role in modernizing
and future-proofing internet communication, driving efforts to ensure the internet’s longterm sustainability.”
Latif Ladid, IPv6 Forum President stated: “The Qatar IPv6 Council not only extends to theQatari Internet community a strong voice and representation in the new Internet world tocreate momentum in deploying IPv6, but it also plays a pivotal role in fosteringcollaboration among stakeholders. By actively engaging businesses, educational
institutions, and government bodies, the council helps drive awareness and adoption ofIPv6 nationwide.”-End -

About the Qatar IPv6 Council
The Qatar IPv6 Council is a chapter of the IPv6 Forum dedicated to the advancement andpromotion of IPv6 best practices and lessons learned in Qatar. Comprised of individualmembers, as opposed to corporate sponsors, its mission is to provide technical leadership andinnovative thought for the successful integration of IPv6 into all facets of networking andtelecommunications infrastructure, present and future.
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The IPv6 Forum is a world-wide consortium of international Internet service providers (ISPs)
and National Research & Education Networks (NRENs), with a mission to promote IPv6 by
improving market and user awareness, creating a quality and secure New Generation Internet,
and allowing world-wide equitable access to knowledge and technology. The key focus of theIPv6 Forum today is to provide technical guidance for the deployment of IPv6. IPv6 Summits areorganized by the IPv6 Forum and staged in various locations around the world to provide
industry and market with the best available information on this rapidly advancing technology.
Please visit http://www.ipv6forum.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Organization Contact:
IPv6 Forum Contact:
Latif Ladid
Luxembourg
President: Mr. Ali Al Suwaidi+352 30 71 34
Latif.ladid@ipv6forum.com
Vice President: Mr. Yousef Al Majed<yalmajed@cra.gov.qa>

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