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Middle East /North Africa

Oman’s mobile sector set to take off as Internet penetration remains low

Regional Trends - Middle East /North Africa

Wednesday, 23 March 2011 09:48

One of the six GCC countries, Oman has a GDP per capita at a similar level to that of Saudi Arabia but with a much smaller population...

Yemen’s telecoms sector stagnates, but mobile success shows growth potential

Regional Trends - Middle East /North Africa

Wednesday, 16 March 2011 09:19

Yemen is much the poorest country in the Middle East and economic difficulties are numerous. Around 35% of the population is below the poverty line...

Kuwait’s mobile competition growing as fixed-line remains monopolised

Regional Trends - Middle East /North Africa

Friday, 04 February 2011 09:21

Kuwait is one of the wealthier members of the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council), ranking third in GDP per capita behind Qatar and the UAE, but a closer look at its telecoms sector reveals a major lack of competition in its fixed-line market...

Telecommunications: Power to the People?

Regional Trends - Middle East /North Africa

Thursday, 03 February 2011 09:39

Protesters photograph a defaced poster of Mubarak - one for the Facebook album?A major sea change could be descending upon the Arab world. After the ousting of the Tunisian President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali following nationwide organised protests, Egypt’s citizens have united to demand that their entrenched President, Hosni Mubarak, follow suit...

Competition healthy in Jordan’s telecoms sector as MVNOs approach with caution

Regional Trends - Middle East /North Africa

Tuesday, 18 January 2011 09:28

Compared to many other Middle Eastern countries, Jordan’s telecommunications sector is flourishing, with a liberalised market and healthy competition...

Middle East report: Saudi Arabia looks rosy as Lebanon lags behind

Regional Trends - Middle East /North Africa

Monday, 10 January 2011 12:44

Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaGoing into 2011, new reports on the telecommunications sectors of two Middle Eastern countries detail the past year’s progress and potential future developments...

Fixed and mobile broadband to drive growth in Israel

Regional Trends - Middle East /North Africa

Thursday, 02 December 2010 10:05

A new in-depth look at Israel’s telecommunications market indicates that its size has nearly peaked, but that growth possibilities still remain...

RIM and UAE announce partnership; BlackBerry ban consigned to history

Regional Trends - Middle East /North Africa

Friday, 22 October 2010 10:43

 In a move seemingly aimed at clearing its name in the Middle East with regard to security concerns, BlackBerry manufacturer RIM has announced a strategic alliance with mobile operators and regulators in the UAE...

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