{
  "id": 16893513,
  "title": "CRA strengthens national technical expertise in IPv6 and internet routing security through specialized training",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/cra-strengthens-national-technical-expertise-in-ipv6-and-internet",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-28T12:01:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/28/10/2026/cra-strengthens-national-technical-expertise-in-ipv6-and-internet-routing-security-through-specialized-training"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha has seen the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) team up with the RIPE NCC to launch a six-week training program aimed at bolstering Qatar's technical skills in IPv6 deployment and internet routing security. The initiative sees around 45 members from the Qatar IPv6 Taskforce joining in, all working to bolster the nation's Internet infrastructure.\n\nThe training, facilitated through the RIPE NCC Remote Learning Experience, involves a mix of live online sessions and self-directed learning via the RIPE NCC Academy. Participants are IT sector stakeholders and have the chance to sit a professional certification exam, earning a certificate upon successful completion.\n\nCRA's Technical Affairs Department Director, Ali Al Suwaidi, emphasized the commitment to enhancing national technical capabilities, ensuring Qatar's Internet remains secure and ready for future demands. This program aligns with the nation's Digital Agenda 2030 and Qatar National Vision 2030.\n\nDr. Chafic Chaya of the RIPE NCC highlighted the program's success, attributing it to Qatar's dedication to nurturing the skills necessary for a secure, resilient, and growth-supporting Internet infrastructure. The RIPE NCC, a not-for-profit organization, manages Internet number resources in the region and offers training to develop specialist expertise in key areas like IPv6 deployment and routing security.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha: The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), in collaboration with the RIPE NCC, is delivering a six-week training program to strengthen national technical capabilities in Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) deployment and Internet routing security. The program brings together around 45 members of the Qatar IPv6 Taskforce, supporting CRA&#39;s efforts to develop specialized skills and…",
  "key_points": [
    "CRA and RIPE NCC launch six-week IPv6 training program in Doha",
    "45 Qatar IPv6 Taskforce members participate in specialized cybersecurity training",
    "Program aligns with Qatar's Digital Agenda 2030 and aims to secure national Internet infrastructure"
  ],
  "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."
}