{
  "id": 12400836,
  "title": "Qatar, ITU sign agreement to host International Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 in Doha",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/qatar-itu-sign-agreement-to-host-international-plenipotentiary",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T14:49:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/06/10/2026/qatar-itu-sign-agreement-to-host-international-plenipotentiary-conference-2026-in-doha"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Qatar and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have reached an agreement for Qatar to host the International Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 (PP-26) in Doha. The conference is scheduled to take place at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) from November 9th to 27th, 2026.\n\nAround 3,000 participants, including high-level representatives from the 194 member states of the Union, ICT sector professionals, and academics, are anticipated to attend the conference. The Qatar Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), led by Chairman Eng. Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Maslamani, has been actively preparing for the event.\n\nThe signing of the host country agreement marks a significant milestone in Qatar's efforts to ensure the successful organization of the PP-26. The conference serves as the highest policy-making body of the ITU and convenes every four years to set strategic directions, adopt policies, and elect senior leadership.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha: The State of Qatar, represented by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), is preparing to host the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 (PP-26), which will be hosted by Doha at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), from 9 to 27 November 2026.</p> <p>Around 3,000 participants are expected to attend the conference, including…",
  "key_points": [
    "Qatar agreed to host 2026 ITU conference in Doha",
    "Conference scheduled for November 9-27, 2026",
    "3,000 participants expected including high-level delegates"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}