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Access Alert | China’s World Internet Conference 2022

China held its annual World Internet Conference 2022 (WIC 2022 / 世界互联网大会) in Wuzhen between 9-11 Nov 2022, with the...

14 Nov 2022 Opinion
Access Alert | China’s World Internet Conference 2022
Women in Tech Policy: Glass ceilings and sticky floors – not in the metaverse!

Women in Tech Policy: Glass ceilings and sticky floors – not in the metaverse!

To view a recording of the webinar, please click here. Earlier this week, Access Partnership hosted “Women in Tech Policy:...

14 Nov 2022 Metaverse Policy Lab
Access Alert | Introducing Saudi Arabia’s National Industry Strategy (NIS)

Access Alert | Introducing Saudi Arabia’s National Industry Strategy (NIS)

On 18 October, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman launched the National Industrial Strategy (NIS), a...

14 Nov 2022 Opinion
Access Alert | Brazil’s Upcoming Agenda for Tech and Privacy Regulation

Access Alert | Brazil’s Upcoming Agenda for Tech and Privacy Regulation

On 4 November, Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) launched its 2023-2024 Regulatory Agenda following a consultation process from August...

11 Nov 2022 Opinion
Access Alert | Developments in Saudi Arabia’s Space Sector

Access Alert | Developments in Saudi Arabia’s Space Sector

On 1 November 2022, the Saudi Cabinet session concluded with key decisions impacting the Saudi space sector. Below are some...

9 Nov 2022 Opinion
Capturing opportunities in food e-commerce and digital labelling – Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia 2022, Part of the Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW)

Capturing opportunities in food e-commerce and digital labelling – Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia 2022, Part of the Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW)

Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia is a strategic platform that evolves with the industry and is shaped by leaders and experts...

28 Oct 2022 Opinion
Access Alert | Saudi Arabia’s Public Consultation on Vehicle-to-Everything

Access Alert | Saudi Arabia’s Public Consultation on Vehicle-to-Everything

On 13 October 2022, the Saudi Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) published a public consultation titled “Roadmap for 5.9...

26 Oct 2022 Opinion
Access Alert | CITC Publishes Whitepaper on RegTech: The Future of Regulatory Landscape

Access Alert | CITC Publishes Whitepaper on RegTech: The Future of Regulatory Landscape

In conjunction with the Regulatory Technology Symposium, the Saudi Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) published a whitepaper titled “RegTech:...

20 Oct 2022 Opinion
Access Alert | Bahrain Introduces Telecommunications Regulatory Sandbox

Access Alert | Bahrain Introduces Telecommunications Regulatory Sandbox

The Bahraini Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), has launched a new Innovation Licence to encourage the development and deployment of emerging...

20 Oct 2022 Opinion
Türkiye Amends Internet Law and Brings OTTs Under Regulation

Türkiye Amends Internet Law and Brings OTTs Under Regulation

The Grand National Assembly of Türkiye passed a long-awaited bill titled “The Law Amending Press Law and Other Laws” on...

17 Oct 2022 Opinion
Google Cloud Region: Lifting Productivity in the Israeli Economy

Google Cloud Region: Lifting Productivity in the Israeli Economy

The adoption of new technologies such as cloud can lead to increased efficiency and higher productivity, as they eliminate the...

17 Oct 2022 Opinion
Access Alert | CITC Publishes Whitepaper on Blockchain as a Regulatory Tool

Access Alert | CITC Publishes Whitepaper on Blockchain as a Regulatory Tool

On 12 October 2022, the Saudi Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) published a whitepaper addressing the role of blockchain...

13 Oct 2022 Opinion
The ITU’s Plenipotentiary Conference 2022: Week Two Summary

The ITU’s Plenipotentiary Conference 2022: Week Two Summary

From 26 September to 14 October, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has been holding its Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-22), which occurs...

11 Oct 2022 Opinion
Access Alert | Public Consultation on Proposed Amendments to the Australian Numbering Plan 2015

Access Alert | Public Consultation on Proposed Amendments to the Australian Numbering Plan 2015

The Australian Communication and Media Authority (ACMA) has launched a public consultation on various amendments to the Telecommunications Numbering Plan...

11 Oct 2022 Opinion
Access Alert | New Judgments from the Court of Justice of the European Union on Data Retention by Providers of Electronic Communications

Access Alert | New Judgments from the Court of Justice of the European Union on Data Retention by Providers of Electronic Communications

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued two judgments on 20 September 2022 on the legal framework...

11 Oct 2022 Opinion
Access Alert | UK government announces its commitment not to destructively test direct-ascent anti-satellite missiles

Access Alert | UK government announces its commitment not to destructively test direct-ascent anti-satellite missiles

The UK government has announced its commitment not to destructively test direct-ascent anti-satellite (DA-ASAT) missiles. The pledge follows that of...

7 Oct 2022 Opinion
Bridging the digital skills gap in Thailand – Samart Skills Programme Launch, October 5 2022

Bridging the digital skills gap in Thailand – Samart Skills Programme Launch, October 5 2022

Thailand is well-positioned to benefit from digital transformation, which can unlock benefits such as increased productivity and high-quality jobs. The...

6 Oct 2022 Opinion
Access Alert | Japanese investment in digital transformation will include Metaverse and NFTs

Access Alert | Japanese investment in digital transformation will include Metaverse and NFTs

The Prime Minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida, announced this week that the country will promote efforts to expand the use...

6 Oct 2022 Metaverse Policy Lab Opinion
Women in Tech Podcast | Ethics and Technology: Can they coexist?

Women in Tech Podcast | Ethics and Technology: Can they coexist?

In this episode, Access Partnership’s Policy Manager, Sofia Tirini, interviews Dr. Stephanie Hare, a noted expert in the field of...

6 Oct 2022 Opinion
Interoperability and the Future of the Metaverse

Interoperability and the Future of the Metaverse

Access Partnership’s Metaverse Policy Lab launched the fourth session of the Metaverse Dialogue Webinar Series, entitled “Interoperability and the Future...

5 Oct 2022 Metaverse Policy Lab
Saudi Arabia’s Global AI Summit: points of interest for the industry

Saudi Arabia’s Global AI Summit: points of interest for the industry

The 2nd Global AI Summit, organised by Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA), was held from 13 to 15 September...

5 Oct 2022 Opinion