Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) ( ar, الهيئة العامة للاتصالات وتقنية المعلومات , it is an independent governmental entity in Kuwait Established by a decision of the Council of Ministers Law No. 37 of 2014 regulating the establishment of the Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority. Citra is responsible for overseeing the telecommunications sector, monitor and protect the interests of users and service providers and regulate the services of telecommunication networks in the country, while ensuring transparency, equality of opportunity and fair competition.

Tasks and Authorized Powers

* Protecting

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* Regulating services, tariffs, and rates within the ICT sector. * Encouraging competition and investment in the ICT sector and preventing unfair competition. * Regulating and licensing telecommunications services.

ICT subsectors

Telecommunications Sector

Operators and Fair Competition Sector

Information Technology (IT) Sector

Administrative and Financial Affairs Sector

References

External links

* {{official, https://citra.gov.kw/sites/en
Citra News
Government of Kuwait