Research Notes
A
comparative analysis of comedy series on MBC4 and Dubai One channels. February 12, 2008
Saudi Arabia’s
CITC adopts a 90-days rule for a unified definition of active cellular
subscribers. February 12, 2008
UAE’s 2007 cellular penetration rate of 171.2% underlines the need for adopting
an active subscriber definition in this booming cellular market. February 11,
2008
Etisalat’s 2007 Internet market update. February 10, 2008
A comparative analysis of the programming of Al Arabiya and Al Jazeera. February
04, 2008
The TRC launches the tender for the Fixed Broadband Wireless Access (FBWA)
license in 10.5 GHz. February 04, 2008
An overview of UAE’s law on electronic commerce and transactions. February 03,
2008
Morocco’s
regulator decides to fully unbundle Maroc Telecom’s local loop by July 2008.
February 03, 2008
After a long delay, HITS-UNITEL finally launches Yemen’s fourth cellular operator.
February 03, 2008
An overview of Future News sponsorship rates for 2008. February 03, 2008
MBC Action sponsorship rates for the present season 2007/2008. February 02,
2008
Jordan’s
regulator mulls 3G. February 02, 2008
Continuing its expansion outside Saudi Arabia, Saudi Telecom
acquires a 35% stake in Oger Telecom. February 02, 2008
Yemen’s
fixed lines grew by 4.4% in the first nine months of 2007. January 27, 2008
An update on Tunisia’s
cellular market by end of September 2007. January 20, 2008
BBC and EuroNews head for broadcasting in Arabic. January 17, 2008
Kuwait’s
international calling tariffs slashed by 20%. January 17, 2008
Total B2C e-commerce volume exceeded US$ 4.87 billion in Kuwait, Lebanon,
Saudi Arabia
and UAE in 2007. January 17, 2008
An overview of D1G.com: A regional social networking portal reporting notable
growth. January 17, 2008
Oman’s
cellular market continues its boom in the first nine months of 2007. January
15, 2008
In a bid to enhance its audience, Al Jazeera English targets a massive
geographic area. January 15, 2008
To enhance rural connectivity, Omantel is capitalizing on fixed wireless
technologies. January 14, 2008
Lebanon's
GSM market grew by 7.7% in the first nine months of 2007 slightly raising the
penetration rate. January 13, 2008
An overview of Melody Aflam’s advertising rates in 2008. January 13, 2008
Zain acquires Iraqna assets through MTC-Atheer and merges the two under the
Zain brand. January 09, 2008
Nokia and MBC2 kick start a competition to enhance awareness of mobile video.
January 09, 2008
Nawras launches 3G services in Oman.
January 09, 2008
The Yemeni cellular market grows at a healthy rate during the first three
quarters of 2007.
January 07, 2008
An analysis of Future Television's advertisement rates for 2007/2008.
January 06, 2008
A comparative analysis of the Western reality TV shows on Dubai One and MBC4 channels.
January 06, 2008
Palestine’s
Jawwal’s subscribers grew by more than 21% to exceed one million by October
2007. January 06, 2008
A Comparative analysis of the drama series on MBC 4, MBC Action and Dubai One channels.
January 03, 2008
Tunisia's
fixed-lines market stagnates during the first nine months of 2007 while the
cellular market grows solidly. December 31, 2007
An analysis of outgoing international calling traffic from Kuwait during
2006. December 27, 2007
In a complete reversal of fortune, Morocco’s fixed line market adds 1
million new subscribers during the first three quarters of 2007. December 24,
2007
Morocco’s
cellular penetration rate rises by close to ten percentage points during the
first nine months of 2007. December 24, 2007
Sudatel’s Internet market update by Q3 2007. December 23, 2007
Tunisia’s
Internet market continues to grow at a high pace during 2007. December 17, 2007
Qtel’s acquisitions pay dividends with YTD Q3 2007 results demonstrating
healthy growth. December 17, 2007
MTC launches new corporate identity and achieves stellar results for the third
quarter of 2007. December 16, 2007
An overview of local newspapers in Jordan with an online presence.
December 13, 2007
Palestine’s fixed lines drop in Palestine at a quick pace during 2007.
December 13, 2007
Egypt's
fixed line subscribers growth slows down as the subscriber base exceeds 11
million. December 13, 2007
Saudi Telecom wins the bid for a 26% stake in Kuwait's third cellular operator.
December 13, 2007
An overview of MBC2’s Sponsorship rates for 2007/2008. December 13, 2007
The second tender for Fixed Broadband Wireless Access (FBWA) licenses in Jordan
(3.5 GHz) fetches higher bids than the first one. December 12, 2007
An analysis of MBC4’s sponsorship rates for the present season 2007/2008.
December 11, 2007
Jordan’s
cellular market update by Q3 2007: Umniah substantially enhances its market
share. December 10, 2007
An overview of Egypt’s
Mobinil’s Q3 2007 financial performance. December 10, 2007
An overview of Kuwait's
fixed telecom infrastructure and international connectivity. December 06, 2007
An overview of Dubai’s
4th International Film Festival. December 05, 2007
A comparative analysis of the lifestyle TV shows of Dubai One and MBC4 channels. December 04,
2007
Qatar’s
cellular subscribers exceeded 1.1 million by end of September 2007. November
29, 2007
Qatar’s
fixed lines grew by less than 2% during first nine months of 2007. November 29,
2007
Broadband ADSL becomes the dominant access method in Qatar as substantial churn from
dialup continued in the first nine months of 2007. November 29, 2007
Kuwait’s
two cellular operators record a 6.1% growth in subscribers by end of Q3 2007,
as their duopoly nears an end. November 25, 2007
Facing competition across all its segments, Jordan Telecom Group steps forward
to launch IPTV in Jordan.
November 25, 2007
An analysis of Kuwait’s
cellular penetration: The “effective mobile penetration” rate stood at 71.3% by
end of Q3 2007. November 25, 2007
A survey-based analysis of TV viewing patterns in Kuwait. November 22, 2007
Umniah launches WiMAX Internet services in Jordan under the brand name
"Umax". November 21, 2007
Arab Media Group partners with MTVNI in launching MTV Arabia with plans to
launch Nickelodeon Arabia in 2008. November
19, 2007
Abu Dhabi
enlists Warner Bros to create a media hub in the emirate. November 19, 2007
Oman’s
fixed lines drop by 1.2% in the first nine months of 2007. November 18, 2007
MBC1 sponsorship rates for the present season 2007/2008. November 15, 2007
Oman’s
ADSL lines growth slows down in the first nine months of 2007. November 15,
2007
An analysis of radio listening patterns in Kuwait. November 14, 2007
Kuwait
Telecommunications Market Indicators and Projections. November 12, 2007
An analysis of the TV viewing patterns and habits of people in Jordan.
November 12, 2007
Regulatory frameworks of Mobile Virtual
Network Operators (MVNOs) in the Arab World. November 12, 2007
A substantial churn from Internet dialup into the ADSL service is underway in Palestine. November 11,
2007
UAE’s cellular penetration rate exceeds 155% as the two operators continue to
add subscribers. November 11, 2007
Jordan’s
residential PSTN lines drop by 11% in the first nine months of 2007 while ADSL
subscribers surge by 44.7%. November 11, 2007
Led by a boom in ADSL uptake, UAE’s Internet market growth continues. November
07, 2007
As part of its global expansion strategy, Zain spreads its footprint to a 22nd
market. November 06, 2007
Lebanon’s Higher Council for
Privatization puts Lebanon’s
two GSM networks for sale. November 04, 2007
An analysis of radio listening patterns in Jordan. November 04, 2007
Zain launches WiMAX services in Bahrain
and ushers in fixed services competition. November 01, 2007
UAE’s fixed lines continue their steady yet slow growth in 2007. November 01,
2007
Mauritania’s
cellular penetration rate rises by ten percentage points during the first seven
months of 2007. October 30, 2007
Etisalat reports 30.2% increase in revenues in the first nine months of 2007
and increases its stake in Zantel. October 29, 2007
Tunisia's
fixed-lines drop slightly in 2007. October 28, 2007
Computer penetration in Jordanian households in 2007. October 24, 2007
The early signs of consolidation in the Saudi market: Mobily signs a Memorandum
of Understanding to acquire the Saudi datacomm operator Bayanat Al-Oula.
October 23, 2007
Palestine’s
cellular market exceeds 1.3 million subscribers by end of June 2007. October
22, 2007
Tunisia’s
cellular market’s growth “plateaus” during H1 2007. October 22, 2007
Mauritania’s
fixed lines continue their slow decline in 2007. October 22, 2007
Palestine’s
fixed lines decline at a faster rate during 2007. October 21, 2007
The TRC prepares to sell three frequency lots in a second tender of Fixed
Broadband Wireless Access (FBWA) licenses in Jordan. October 21, 2007
Algeria’s
cellular penetration rate rises by more than eight percentage points during the
first six months of 2007. October 21, 2007
Oman’s
fixed lines drop by 2% in the first six months of 2007. October 21, 2007
Libya’s
cellular market grew by a healthy 31.2% by early September 2007. October 18,
2007
The Kuwait
Investment Authority revises the tender process for the strategic 26% stake in
the third mobile operator. October 16, 2007
Bahrain’s
fixed line records modest growth in the first half of 2007. October 16, 2007
Jordan’s regulator allows Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO) into the
Jordanian cellular market. October 16, 2007
Knowledge of e-government services in Jordan remains low. October 11,
2007
UAE’s Etisalat expands westward and eastward: Towards Nigeria in the west and to Pakistan in the
east. October 11, 2007
Tunisia’s
Internet market continues its rapid growth during 2007. October 11, 2007
UAE cellular market update by mid 2007: Both Etisalat and du report growing
subscriber bases despite a national penetration rate well over 100%. October
10, 2007
Algeria
Telecommunications Market Indicators and Projections. October 4, 2007
An
analysis of Jordanian households’ expenditure on telecommunication services.
October 4, 2007
The Saudi regulator issues temporary regulations for the provision of Outdoor
Internet services through WiFi . October 4, 2007
Bahrain Cellular market Update by mid 2007:
Penetration rate rises to 120%.October 1, 2007
Arabic FTA satellite channels increase their advertising rates during Ramadan.
September 30, 2007
An overview of Free-to-Air satellite business/financial channels in the Arab
World by mid August 2007. September 30, 2007
Oman’s
ADSL accounts growth slows down as dialup accounts pick up during the first six
months of 2007. September 27, 2007
Syria
Telecommunications Market Indicators and Projections. September 27, 2007
Tunisia
Telecommunications Market Indicators and Projections. September 27, 2007
2007 is set to be a stellar year for cellular service growth in Yemen.
September 26, 2007
Regional giant MTC Group re-brands into Zain. September 25, 2007
Al Jazeera’s Pay TV sports channels report reaching one million subscribers.
September 20, 2007
Syria’s
cellular market growth continues at very healthy rates. September 19, 2007
Qatar’s
ADSL boom: ADSL constituted close to 75% of total Internet accounts by end of
H1 2007. September 18, 2007
Asiacell, MTC Atheer and Korek Telecom win three long-term cellular licenses in
Iraq.
September 17, 2007
Palestine
Telecommunications Market Indicators and Projections. September 2007
An analysis of Jordan’s
cellular penetration: Effective mobile penetration rate is 26.8% points less
than mobile penetration rate. September 10, 2007
Jordan cellular market H1
2007: Subscribers increase to 4.28 million spurred by Orange and Umniah’s growth. September 10,
2007
Rotana and LBCI merge their operations to achieve operational efficiencies. The
move does not indicate an era of consolidation in the Arab broadcast landscape.
September 9, 2007
Qatar’s
fixed lines grew by 3% during the first half of 2007. September 6, 2007
Qatar’s
cellular market grows at very healthy rates during the first half of 2007.
September 6, 2007
Competition reinvigorates Morocco’s
fixed market and induces record growth in the first six months of 2007.
September 2, 2007
Jordan Telecom Group delivers stellar results and adopts the Orange
brand. August 2007
Oman’s
cellular market continues its boom in the first half of 2007 as it flies past
the 2 million subscribers mark. August 26, 2007
Arab Advisors Mainlines Market Share Index (MMSI) 2006: UAE tops the index
while Egypt
holds the largest number of mainlines in the Arab World. August 26, 2007
In a bid to enhance interest in the licenses, Jordan expands the frequency
available for Fixed Broadband Wireless Access- FBWA licensees. August 26, 2007
Saudi Arabia had an
Effective Mobile Penetration Rate of 55.7% by
the end of 2006.
August 26, 2007
Morocco’s
cellular penetration rate rises to around 57.5% by end of June 2007. August 22,
2007
Morocco’s
Internet accounts approach the half a million mark. August 21, 2007
The long awaited launch of ATV, Jordan’s
first independent satellite and terrestrial TV channel, is delayed. August 20,
2007
Arab Cellular License Fees Inflation? Arab Cellular License Fees are still on
the rise.
August 20, 2007
The Arab Regulators Network submits its proposal for the reduction of Roaming
tariffs between Arab countries to the Arab Telecommunications and Information
Council of Ministers.
August 16, 2007
Jordan
details a 5-year National ICT Strategy (2007-2011). August 16, 2007
Lebanon’s
cellular market by mid 2007: Still below its true potential. August 15, 2007
Over-supply chasing limited demand in the FTA SAT TV market? August 13, 2007
Orascom Telecom’s boss launches OTV. August 8, 2007
IctQATAR announces the second fixed telecommunications license process. August
5, 2007
Marking the global brand’s entrance into the Arab world, Jordan Telecom
re-brands its operations as Orange.
August 5, 2007
An Overview of Mobile TV in Libya.
July 25, 2007
Tunisia’s
Internet market update: ADSL accounts continue their solid growth during Q1
2007. July 24, 2007
MTC-Vodafone and Wataniya gear up their marketing of mobile Internet in Kuwait. July
24, 2007
The Arab ADSL Markets by end of 2006: Morocco emerges with the largest ADSL
subscriber base, while Bahrain
The Kuwait Investment
Authority starts the tender process for the third mobile operator in Kuwait. July
24, 2007
Bahrain
Telecommunications Market Indicators and Projections. July 23, 2007
Saudi Telecommunications Company signs a US$ 3.05 billion investment agreement
to buy 25% of Malaysia’s
largest mobile operator. July 22, 2007
An overview of Mobile TV in Kuwait.
July 22, 2007
An analysis of the TV viewing patterns and habits of people in Qatar. July 19,
2007
UAE Internet market update by mid 2007: Broadband ADSL additions made up more
than 65% of total Internet accounts additions. July 18, 2007
IctQATAR announces the pre-qualified candidates for the 2nd mobile license in Qatar and
expects an award by October 2007. July 17, 2007
Morocco
Telecommunications Market Indicators and Projections. July 16, 2007
leads in ADSL penetration. July 24, 2007
An
Analysis of the Traffic Billing Methods of 46 Cellular Operators in 19 Arab
Countries. July 16, 2007
Morocco’s
cellular market registers strong growth in the first three months of 2007. July
16, 2007
Mauritania
Telecommunications Market Indicators and Projections. July 15, 2007
Jordan Telecom Group expands it foothold in Bahrain. July 15, 2007
Bahrain’s
Kalaam Telecom raises its capital and attracts new investors in its second year
of operations. July 12, 2007
An analysis of radio listening patterns in Qatar. July 10, 2007
Algeria’s
cellular operators add close to 1.5 million subscribers in the first 3 months
of 2007.
July 09, 2007
Sudatel’s Internet subscribers’ growth in 2006 indicates that its growth has
peaked in 2005.
July 09, 2007
Sudan’s
cellular market update by end of 2006: Competition between the three operators
increases penetration rate to 13.2%. July 09, 2007
An overview of the online versions of five FTA satellite children’s channels. July 08, 2007
Local
Newspapers in Sudan
with an Online Presence. July 08, 2007
Qtel’s ADSL accounts continue their steady growth in Q1 2007. July 03, 2007
Syria’s
fixed lines continue their healthy growth during 2006. July 03, 2007
Mobile TV in Jordan:
The three GSM operators offer a total of 17 TV channels. July 03, 2007
Oman Telecommunications Market Indicators and Projections. July 02, 2007
Free-to-air
sports channels in the Arab world 2007. June 28, 2007
Al Jazeera Children’s Channel and the Malaysian Multimedia Development
Corporation Launch a Joint Venture. June 26, 2007
An overview of Mobile TV in Qatar.
June 26, 2007
Free-to–Air Children’s Channels in the Arab World 2007. June 21, 2007
An Overview of Mobile TV in Bahrain. June 20, 2007
Egypt Media
Production City achieves a 16.5% increase in net
profit for 2006. June 14, 2007
As part of its global expansion strategy, MTC raises its stake in Celtel to
100%. June 14, 2007
Egypt’s three cellular
operators start competition on the new front of Mobile
TV service.
June 13, 2007
Mobile TV in the UAE: Another competitive front between Etisalat and du. June
13, 2007
Egypt
Telecommunications Market Indicators. June 11, 2007
UAE Telecommunications Market Indicators and Projections. June 10, 2007
An overview of Mobile TV in Saudi
Arabia. June 07, 2007
The Jordan TV Cable and Internet Services Company acquires a Public
Telecommunications Individual License. May 30, 2007
An Analysis of TV Programming for Three Children’s Channels Targeting the Arab
World.
May 30, 2007
Jordan Media City
registers impressive growth with 150 channels currently being broadcast or
retransmit from the city. May 28, 2007
Libya’s
cellular market grows solidly in the first 3 months of 2007. May 28, 2007
The Omani TRA takes the first step in liberalizing the Internet market as it
opens the doors for an unlimited number of Class Two licenses. May 28, 2007
Saudi Arabia's
fixed and cellular revenues grow modestly in the first three months of 2007.
May 28, 2007
Oman’s
cellular market continues its growth in the first three months of 2007 and
approaches the 2 million subscribers mark. May 24, 2007
Saudi Telecom acquires AwalNet,
Saudi Arabia’s
largest ISP in a clear defensive and pre-emptive move as fixed services
competition looms. May 23, 2007
Etisalat Misr launches its cellular services in Egypt and kicks off with basic
plans for individual customers. May 23, 2007
Jordan Telecommunications Market Indicators and Projections. May 21, 2007
Syria’s
total GSM subscribers reached 4.8 million in 2006, generating record revenues.
May 20, 2007
Arab Advisors’ Total Country Connectivity Measure (TCCM) 2006 for the Arab
World: The small three maintain their lead. May 17, 2007
Tunisia’s cellular market share gap narrows
in 2006. May 10, 2007
Saudi Arabia
Telecommunications Market Indicators and Projections. May 09, 2007
Jordan’s
ADSL market continues its solid growth during the first three months of 2007.
May 08, 2007
An ADSL network is rolled in Lebanon;
Finally! May 07, 2007
Arab Advisors Cellular Market Share Index (CMSI) 2006: UAE tops the index in
2006 while Algeria
emerges with the largest cellular subscriber base in the Arab World. May 07,
2007
Yemen
cellular registers another record year and attracts more foreign investors. May
06, 2007
The Kuwaiti cellular market continues its steady growth and exceeds 2.5 million
subscribers in 2006. May 03, 2007
A Comparative Analysis of the Programming of Al Jazeera and Al Arabiya. May 03,
2007
Free-to-Air Satellite Religious Channels in the Arab World. May 01, 2007
Pay TV goes prepaid! May 01, 2007
An analysis of Arab Cellular Market Concentrations using Herfindahl-Hirschman
Index (HHI): Iraq and Yemen
A survey-based analysis of satellite news channels credibility in Morocco. April
26, 2007
Free-to-Air satellite news channels in the Arab World 2007. April 24, 2007
Saudi Arabia's
2006 fixed market update: Ongoing drop in tariffs with moderate increase in
subscribers. The CITC has announced the eligible applicants for the fixed
licenses. April 17, 2007
Oman’s
cellular subscribers grow at a very healthy 36% in 2006. April 17, 2007
Iraq’s
cellular market exceeds 10 million subscribers in 2006. April 17, 2007
Maktoob Group update: Online player takes the acquisition path to growth. April
17, 2007
An Overview of Algeria’s
cellular market in 2006 with a focus on Wataniya Télécom Algérie (Nedjma).
April 17, 2007
A survey-based analysis of satellite news channels credibility of in Saudi Arabia.
April 16, 2007
Morocco’s
Internet market update: ADSL dominates the landscape. April 16, 2007
Qtel registers record ADSL growth in 2006. April 12, 2007
Batelco Group’s financial performance in 2006: The operator’s net income grows
by 5%. April 12, 2007
Arabsat hosts the first two free-to-air High Definition TV channels in the Arab
world. April 12, 2007
As the penetration rate exceeds 100%, Qatar’s cellular market growth
levels during 2006. April 05, 2007
Qatar’s
fixed lines grew by more than 11% in 2006. April 05, 2007
Egypt’s
two cellular operators prepare for competition with another record year in
2006.
April 04, 2007
Wataniya increases its stake in Saudi
Arabia’s iDEN operator. April 04, 2007
MTC Group wins Saudi Arabia’s
third cellular license with a record-breaking bid. April 03, 2007
Jordan’s
four cellular operators served more than four million subscribers by end of
2006.
March 29, 2007
Morocco’s
cellular market registers strong growth in 2006. March 28, 2007
Free-to-Air Satellite Music Channels in the Arab World 2007. March 27, 2007
By acquiring a 51% equity stake in Kuwait’s Wataniya Telecom, Qtel more than
doubles its proportionate cellular subscriber base and expands its regional
reach by seven countries.
March 21, 2007
Mobily along with the two Saudi data operators, Bayanat Al-Oula and ITC, have
started rolling out a massive FO network spanning Saudi Arabia. March 21, 2007
Local Loop Unbundling regulatory framework is finalized in Morocco. March
20, 2007
Vendor-owned Sat TV Channels: i2 TV is an FTA satellite channel fully dedicated
to mobile phone and communication technology. A major mobile handsets’
distributor in the region owns the channel. March 20, 2007
MBC Group continues with its market segmentation strategy and launches a new
channel under the title ‘MBC Action’. March 20, 2007
The Arab Free to Air Sat TV landscape becomes more crowded as 27 new channels
start broadcasting between October 2006 and January 2007! March 13, 2007
While Lebanon’s telecom regulator members have been finally appointed, progress
on the privatization and liberalization agenda is tied to the political
situation. March 12, 2007
Mauritania’s cellular market hits 1 million subscribers in 2006. March 12, 2007
An analysis of radio listening patterns in Saudi Arabia. March 11, 2007
Oman’s ADSL lines continue their solid growth in 2006 but at a lower pace than
in 2005.
March 06, 2007
Newspaper and TV ads fall side by side as the most important factors affecting
the choice of cellular plans in Saudi Arabia. March 04, 2007
Libya’s cellular boom: The subscriber base almost triples in size during 2006.
February 28, 2007
Early Fruits of competition in the UAE? The incumbent launches Location based
services and Mobile TV. February 28, 2007
Saudi Arabia's cellular market registers record subscribers’ growth in 2006.
February 28, 2007
Saudi Arabia's fixed and cellular 2006 financial results: Healthy growth rates
in both sectors.
February 27, 2007
The heat is on for Saudi Arabia’s 3rd cellular license. February 26, 2007
A review of the online versions of Al Jazeera and Al Arabiya. February 25, 2007
An analysis of Morocco’s cellular market share dynamics between 1999 and mid
2006.
February 21, 2007
Al Jazeera Update: Al Jazeera’s new documentary channel forms part of the
network’s wider strategy of diversifying content offerings. February 21, 2007
An analysis of Morocco’s cellular market share dynamics between 1999 and mid
2006.
February 20, 2007
An analysis of Egypt Media Production City’s financial performance by Q3 2006.
Enhanced revenues more than double net profit. February 19, 2007
An analysis of Tunisia’s cellular market share dynamics between 2003 and 2006.
February 18, 2007
UAE’s du’s official launch of cellular services: Steering clear of price wars.
February 14, 2007
Syria’s fixed lines continue their healthy growth. February 13, 2007
An analysis of Oman’s cellular market share dynamics. February 13, 2007
Saudi Arabia’s PSTN market registers moderate growth during 2006, in contrast
with the record growth in the ADSL market. February 12, 2007
Palestine’s ADSL boom: Spurred by residential demand, Paltel’s ADSL accounts
grew by 266% in 2006. February 08, 2007
An analysis of Sudan’s cellular market share dynamics. February 08, 2007
An analysis of Egypt’s cellular market share dynamics between 1998 and 2006.
February 07, 2007
Vodafone Egypt acquires Egypt’s second 3G license. February 06, 2007
An analysis of Kuwait’s cellular market share dynamics between 1999 and 2006.
February 05, 2007
Qtel acquires a 25% equity stake in Asia Mobile Holdings – Singapore. January
31, 2007
The Iraqi cellular market continues its growth as the Iraqi government extends
the operators’ licenses pending a more stable security and political situation
in the country. January 29, 2007
Palestine’s cellular market update: Jawwal’s subscriber base grows by 44% to
reach 820,000 by end of 2006. January 23, 2007
Mobile Number Portability (MNP) in Saudi Arabia shows lackluster adoption after
six months of its introduction. January 22, 2007
Qtel kick starts 2007 with a 50% discount on its prepaid card package. January
22, 2007
UAE’s end of 2006 Internet Market update: ADSL growth continues to outpace that
of the dialup service. January 22, 2007
UAE’s end of 2006 cellular market update: Etisalat registers double-digit
growth as du –the second national operator- prepares to launch its services in
2007. January 22, 2007
Wataniya International increases its share in Saudi Arabia’s iDEN operator to
47%.
January 18, 2007
An Overview of Saudi Arabia’s Online Newspapers Landscape. January 18, 2007
Umniah and ATCO Clearwire Telecom win Jordan’s first two Fixed Broadband
Wireless Access frequency licenses in December 2006. The competition for the
third license will end in January 2007. January 14, 2007
Oman’s Internet market registers good growth in the first nine months of 2006.
The ADSL service contributed most of the growth. January 11, 2007
An update on Lebanon’s fixed and mobile market. January 4, 2007
With ADSL still not available, Cedarcom launches a wireless broadband service
in Lebanon. January 4, 2007
Noorsat Update: The new satellite operator carries 69 channels. January 4, 2007
Oman’s cellular market grows by 26% in the first nine months of 2006. December
28, 2006
Yemen’s PTC concludes the sale of 45% of Yemen Mobile shares in an IPO.
December 27, 2006
Jordan’s Cellular Market update: Q3 2006 revenues, subscribers and ARPUs.
December 21, 2006
Kuwait cellular duopoly awaits a third entrant! December 21, 2006
The Arabian Anti-Piracy Alliance: Combating copyright infringements in the
region.
December 21, 2006
MTC-Vodafone Bahrain and Mena Telecom win the National Fixed Wireless Services
(NFWS) tender in Bahrain. Licenses are to be issued in early 2007. December 18,
2006
The start of terrestrial TV competition in Jordan: The first private TV channel
in Jordan will start broadcasting in early 2007. December 17, 2006
An Overview of Local Online Newspapers in Morocco. December 11, 2006
Qatar’s fixed lines continue their steady growth. December 06, 2006
Qatar’s Internet market update: Good overall market growth with internal churn
from narrowband to broadband. December 03, 2006
An in-depth analysis of the Saudi cellular market: Market growth, market
shares, revenues and ARPU. December 03, 2006
NileSat’s financial results: The Arab World’s Sat TV boom becomes a boon for
NileSat.
November 29, 2006
Libya Telecom update: Libyana Launches 3G services. November 29, 2006
Pay TV Sports Channels: The competition is gathering steam. November 28, 2006
Qtel is set to finally face competition in its home market. November 27, 2006
An overview of local online newspapers in Libya. November 26, 2006
An analysis of the Lebanese debit and credit card markets. November 26, 2006
An overview of video calls service in the Arab World. November 26, 2006
Service substitution? Morocco’s fixed lines decline as the GSM subscriber base
grows.
November 22, 2006
During Ramadan: Jordan’s cellular operators, driven by the increased demand for
content, offered VAS that are tailored to the holy month. November 20, 2006
Qatar’s cellular subscribers grew by 19% in the first 9 months of 2006 to
increase penetration rate to over 108%. November 16, 2006
English language Al Jazeera International launched its broadcasting on November
15th. November 16, 2006
Palestine’s cellular market update: Cellular growth continues and Jawwal grabs
market share.
November 14, 2006
Lebanon’s cellular services recover after the recent war with Israel. The
government plans to issue two mobile licenses in 2007. November 13, 2006
A Look at Egypt’s Media Free Zone Regulations. October 31, 2006
UAE’s Telecom Market update: Cellular penetration leaps over the 122% mark!
October 29, 2006
An Overview of Local Newspapers in Algeria with an Online Presence. October 22,
2006
An overview of Yemen’s online newspapers landscape. October 22, 2006
Morocco Regulatory Update: The first generation of private radio and TV
licensees commence operations in the country. October 22, 2006
UAE’s Internet market grows by leaps and bounds in the first nine months of
2006.
October 22, 2006
Is commercial WiMAX around the corner in Jordan? The regulator prepares to
issue a Fixed Broadband Wireless Access Tender. October 22, 2006
Saudi Arabia’s upcoming new cellular license: Unleashing the potential of the
Arab World’s largest market. October 19, 2006
As usual, Ramadan triggers an intense programming competition. October 18, 2006
The Saudi regulator (CITC) has published the RFA for fixed and mobile licenses.
The Saudi communications market is set to enter a whole new fully competitive
era. October 18, 2006
VTEL Holdings takes a strategic stake in Jordan’s Xpress. October 18, 2006
An update on Jordan Telecom’s Privatization: The government’s ownership stake
drops to 15.6% of the company. October 17, 2006
Morocco’s fixed lines market remains in the doldrums. October 15, 2006
Mobile Number Portability (MNP) launched in Saudi Arabia: One of the barriers
to switching mobile networks is lifted. October 10, 2006
Ushering in a new enabler of competition, Oman’s cellular operators offer
Mobile Number Portability. October 04, 2006
Kuwait’s Wataniya Telecom far outbids Orascom Telecom to get Palestine’s second
cellular license. September 26, 2006
Kuwait’s saturated duopoly market: An analysis of market share dynamics.
September 17, 2006
Ahead of Ramadan, TV stations hike their advertising rates during the holy
month. September 17, 2006
Boom times in Iraq’s cellular market. September 10, 2006
Morocco’s Cellular Market continues its steady growth: A mid 2006 update.
September 03, 2006
Algeria’s Mobile Market: An update on the operations of the three operators.
August 28, 2006
An overview of Oger Telecom: A regional operator eyeing expansion opportunities.
August 27, 2006
Mauritania’s regulator awards licenses to Chinguitel and Mauritel. August 24,
2006
A Survey-Based Analysis of TV Viewing Patterns in Morocco. August 23, 2006
Saudi Arabia’s two GSM operators launch 3.5G services in rapid succession.
August 23, 2006
Syria’s total GSM revenues reached US$ 900 million in 2005. August 17, 2006
As a tender for a second Palestinian cellular license moves ahead, Palestine’s
Jawwal registers a 23% growth in its subscriber base in 2006’s first half.
August 15, 2006
Oman’s Cellular market grows by 20% in the first six months of the year. August
14, 2006
An analysis of radio listening patterns in Morocco. August 09, 2006
Orascom Telecom Holding: An overview of a regional giant. August 08, 2006
One year after cellular competition: STC’s ALJAWAL heats up the summer with new
competitive plans and rates. August 07, 2006
Morocco names 3G license winners. August 02, 2006
Kuwait’s cellular market grows slowly as it reaches the limits of saturation.
August 01, 2006
Oman’s ADSL market continues to grow but at a slightly lower pace than in 2005.
July 30, 2006
Debit Cards in Jordan: Still primarily used as ATM cards. July 27, 2006
remain
the least concentrated markets since 2005. April 26, 2007
UAE’s telecom market update by end of June 2006: Economic growth result in continued fixed lines growth. July 24, 2006
UAE’s
Internet market update by mid 2006: Broadband accounts grow by close to 40%.
July 18, 2006
Etisalat firmly entrenches its regional presence: After its win in Saudi Arabia
in 2004, UAE’s Etisalat wins the race to Egypt’s third mobile license. July
13, 2006
UAE’s newspapers embrace the Internet. July 13, 2006
The local newspapers scene in Lebanon:
No government ownership while online content thrives.
July 13, 2006
Vertical Integration in Progress: Noorsat 1 started operations by leasing
capacity to its owner.
July 06, 2006
Morocco’s
PSTN market remains stagnant: A Q1 2006 update. July 05, 2006
Jordan’s Government fully
divests from Jordan Telecom as France
Telecom purchases a majority stake in the operator. July 05, 2006
Morocco’s
cellular market: An update. July 02, 2006
As Jordan’s Umniah
celebrates its first- year anniversary, Bahrain’s Batelco acquires a 96%
stake in the operator. June 27, 2006
Jordan’s
Cellular Market in Q1 2006: Exhibiting the effects of full competition. June
26, 2006
An overview of Tunisia’s
online newspapers landscape. June 26, 2006
The tender for 3G cellular licenses in Morocco starts. June 26, 2006
Saudi Arabia’s
Cellular Boom: Mobily serves 3.8 million subscribers one year after its launch,
and Saudi Telecom enhances its net income margin. June 26, 2006
A comparison of cellular and fixed penetration rates in Arab countries. June
20, 2006
Saudi Arabia’s
cellular competition heats up: the two GSM operators match their international
call rates. June 19, 2006
A regional comparison of cellular operators’ ARPU in 2005. June 19, 2006
Batelco’s Financial Performance in Q1 2006: The incumbent remains dominant in
its home market. June 19, 2006
Arab Advisors’ Total Country Connectivity Measure (TCCM) 2005 for the Arab
World: The small four maintain their lead. June 18, 2006
Egypt’s
third mobile license update: Nine consortia out of eleven passed the technical
qualification stage. June 18, 2006
Méditel launches “Tilifoune Dialdar” officially marking the end of Maroc
Télécom’s fixed-line monopoly in Morocco. June 15, 2006
Palestine’s
Jawwal registers an 18% growth in its subscriber base in the first 3 months of
2006.
June 15, 2006
Maroc Telecom claims 97% of all Internet subscribers. June 14, 2006
As part of its global expansion strategy, Etisalat secures Afghanistan’s fourth GSM license and eyes Egypt’s third
cellular license. June 14, 2006
Mauritania
launches a tender for telecom licenses. June 14, 2006
An overview of Local Newspapers in Syria with an Online Presence. June
11, 2006
The age of transnational operators: An overview of the regional cellular
operators in the Arab World. May 31, 2006
Bahrain
Cellular Market Update Q1 2006: MTC Vodafone enhances its market share.
May 28, 2006