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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 leads in ADSL penetration. July
24, 2007
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
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 remain the least concentrated markets
since 2005. April 26, 2007
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
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
Saudi Arabia’s broadband market grows by 174% in 2005. ADSL
512Kbps finally introduced.
May 28, 2006
Fastlink amends its international calling rates for its GSM subscribers
with an eye on margins.
May 24, 2006
Arab Advisors Cellular Market Share Index (CMSI) 2005: Bahrain tops
the index in 2006 while Saudi Arabia assumes the honor of having
the largest cellular subscriber base in the Arab World.
May 23, 2006
Local Newspapers in Bahrain with an Online Presence. May 17, 2006
Oman Internet market update by Q1 2006: Broadband adoption on the
rise. May 15, 2006
An overview of the Online Newspapers Landscape in Qatar. May 14,
2006
Local Online Newspapers in Oman. May 14, 2006
An overview of Kuwait’s thriving online newspapers scene.
May 11, 2006
Arab Advisors Mainlines Market Share Index (MMSI) 2005: UAE tops
the index while Egypt takes the honor of having the largest number
of mainlines in the Arab World. May 11, 2006
PTC intends to sell 45% of Yemen Mobile’s shares in an IPO.
May 11, 2006
Lebanon’s cellular market 2005 update: The market grows by
13% in 2005 but remains well below its true potential. May 08, 2006.
May 10, 2006
Tunisia’s GSM operators substantially grow the market in 2005.
May 08, 2006
An overview of Egyptian Newspapers’ Online Presence. May 08,
2006
Palmedia: Paltel’s media arm. May 03, 2006
Omantel financial performance by end of 2005: Revenues growth is
offset by higher operational costs. May 03, 2006
Fastlink chooses to couple its transfer to the new licensing regime
with an early license renewal.
May 02, 2006
Telecom Egypt Group’s 2005 financial results: Net profit grows
by 94%. May 02, 2006
STC’s 2005 financial performance: A 34% increase in net income
after Zakat. GSM ARPU continues to decrease as competition heats
up. May 01, 2006
Egypt’s International services liberalization is slated to
happen in 2006. May 01, 2006
Iraq’s cellular penetration more than triples in 2005. April
27, 2006
Arab
Free to Air Sat TV Channels’ growth rate levels off. April
25, 2006
Syria’s
audiovisual broadcasting regulatory framework. April 25, 2006
Palestine’s
Internet top-level domain registrations grow substantially in 2005.
April 18, 2006
Telecom Egypt rebalances its tariffs to reduce subsidies to the
local phone service. April 18, 2006
Egypt GSM market registers record subscribers’ growth in 2005.
April 10, 2006
Syria’s GSM traffic dynamics: Outgoing GSM minutes grew by
52% in 2005. April 04, 2006
The race to win Egypt’s third mobile license has officially
begun. April 05, 2006
TECOM wins the race for Tunisie Telecom’s strategic partnership.
April 04, 2006
Saudi Arabia’s regulator plans to issue new Mobile and Fixed
licenses in 2006. April 03, 2006
Would WiMAX unleash the pent-up demand of the Saudi broadband market?
April 02, 2006
Jordan’s Cellular subscribers skyrocket in 2005 while the
heated competition takes its toll on the cellular ARPUs. March 27,
2006
Mauritania’s regulator prepares to fully liberalize the market.
March 27, 2006
Paltel Group’s financial performance in 2005: A fruitful year
with revenues growing by 25%.
March 27, 2006
Good News for TV Advertising: TV ads are the most influential factor
affecting the choice of GSM plans in Egypt. March 26, 2006
An analysis of Internet use patterns amongst Egypt’s GSM users.
March 26, 2006
Palestine’s Internet market update: The Subscription Free
Internet service rises to dominate the market. March 26, 2006
Jordan’s ADSL market Dynamics in 2005: Amman is the main center
of demand. March 23, 2006
A survey-based analysis of Internet connectivity for GSM users in
Egypt: Alexandria leads with broadband connectivity at low-income
segments. March 23, 2006
Jordan’s regulator details instructions to safeguard competition
in the market: A vital step towards insuring fair competition. March
19, 2006
Morocco’s Fixed Line Market continues its weak recovery. March
16, 2006
Palestine’s telecom sector prepares for the future of competition:
The establishment of the Telecommunication Regulatory Authority
(TRA) is expected to take place in 2006.
March 16, 2006
A survey-based analysis Egypt’s mobile market Churn Dynamics.
March 15, 2006
Jordan Telecom Group 2005 results: Enhanced GSM and broadband service
uptake.
March 14, 2006
A survey-based analysis of TV Interactivity in Egypt. March 13,
2006
An overview of Maktoob.com Group and its growth strategy. March
13, 2006
Consortium Algérien de Télécommunications launches
Algeria’s second fixed line network “Lacom”. March
13, 2006
Batelco’s Financial Performance in 2005: The incumbent remains
dominant in its home market. March 09, 2006
Morocco’s cellular market in 2005: Record subscribers’
growth and Maroc Telecom sustains its market share leadership. March
09, 2006
Qtel 2005 results in Qatar: GSM service growth propels the operator’s
revenues. March 09, 2006
Oman Cellular Market 2005 Update. March 06, 2006
Bahrain Cellular Market 2005 Update: Cellular market penetration
exceeds the 105% mark. March 05, 2006
A survey-based analysis of the GSM handset Market in Egypt: Nokia
dominates the market, and awareness of 3G services is low. March
01, 2006
Syria Telecom market update: Bucking the regional trend, fixed lines
continue their growth in 2005. February 23, 2006
UAE’s Second Telecom Operator prepares to enter the market
in the second half of 2006. February 22, 2006
An update on Morocco’s Internet Market: ADSL market soars.
February 22, 2006
Religious Sat TV Channels in the Arab World. February 16, 2006
Wanadoo’s 2005 results: ADSL growth contributes towards record
revenues. February 16, 2006
Palestine’s Telecom market update: Fixed and Cellular services
register good growth rates.
February 15, 2006
Wanadoo’s 2005 results: ADSL growth contributes towards record
revenues.
February 15, 2006
Etisalat
crowns its excellent performance in 2005 with its new Push-to-Talk
service.
February 15, 2006
UAE’s booming ADSL market underlines the strength of Etisalat.
February 09, 2006
Oman’s Internet market update by end of 2005: An ADSL boom.
February 06, 2006
Syria Internet market gets a wave of new ISPs. February 01, 2006
An Overview of EMPC’s Financial Performance. January 29, 2006
Yemen's GSM operators add a record number of subscribers in 2005.
January 24, 2006
FM Radio in Jordan: A plethora of new FM stations crowds the market.
January 24, 2006
Algeria’s cellular market boom and its market share dynamics.
January 23, 2006
UAE’s Ras Al Khaimah Sets Up a New Media Free Zone. January
23, 2006
An analysis of Arab Cellular Market Concentrations using Herfindahl-Hirschman
Index (HHI): Iraq and Yemen are the least concentrated markets.
January 19, 2006
As Kuwait’s Cellular market gets saturated, 95% of new growth
is coming from prepaid users. January 04, 2006
Oman’s Cellular Operators jockey for competitive advantages
through Service Differentiation and improved network quality. December
29, 2005
An overview of Palestine’s Internet market in 2005. December
29, 2005
An Update on Sudan’s Cellular market by December 2005. December
29, 2005
UAE Internet Market Update: A Sub-national Analysis by Emirate.
December 29, 2005
ART scores a point for pay TV with exclusive rights to broadcast
the 2006 World Cup throughout the MENA region. December 29, 2005
Sudan’s second fixed line operator prepares for full commercial
service. December 22, 2005
Fastlink’s new international gateway: Steering clear from
an all out price war.
December 18, 2005
Morocco’s cellular boom continues: A Q3 2005 update. December
14, 2005
A Comparative Analysis of TV Programming for Two Popular News Channels
targeting the Arab World. December 14, 2005
STC’s Q3 2005 results: Economies of scale kick in to markedly
boost margins.
December 13, 2005
Telecom Egypt is finally partially privatized: A sure indication
of commitment to market liberalization in Egypt. December 11, 2005
Iraq’s Telecom regulator issues the RFP for the local telecom
services Licenses.
December 04, 2005
Saudi Cellular Market Update: Healthy competition drives the market
to new records.
November 29, 2005
Nilesat prospers as the Sat TV boom enhances demand for its services.
November 28, 2005
Egypt’s two GSM operators reinvigorate market growth ahead
of the third cellular license to be issued in early 2006. November
27, 2005
The Arab World’s Hollywood: Egypt Media Production City produced
the highest number of Ramadan drama series. November 23, 2005
Qtel Q3 update: Strong revenues growth with lower profits due to
higher Royalty fees and regional CAPEX requirements. November 23,
2005
UAE’s telecom market Q3 2005 update. November 22, 2005
Jordan Telecom Q3 results: The early signs of more competitive pressure
begin to show.
November 15, 2005
Jordan’s Royal Film Commission: Facilitating media production
in the country.
November 07, 2005
Paltel Group Update: The growth in the GSM subscriber base is enhancing
the company’s negotiating power vis a vis Israeli operators.
Paltel is also considering listing its stocks on Abu Dhabi’s
stock exchange market. November 07, 2005
Cellular License Fees Inflation? Arab Cellular License Fees are
on the rise. November 01, 2005
Sat Free-to-Air TV channels Mania! October 31, 2005
Music Channels Mushroom: Free-to-Air Music Channels Targeting The
Arab World Have Tripled In Numbers Within The Last 18 Months. October
26, 2005
South Africa’s MTN Group hopes to expand into the MENA region.
October 25, 2005
Oman is slated to have a new nationwide TV channel and three new
radio stations.
October 25, 2005
Ramadan’s TV Programming Competition. October 23, 2005
Maroc Connect wins Morocco’s third fixed license. October
23, 2005
Iraq’s Telecom regulator moves ahead with the process to award
fixed service licenses.
October 23, 2005
Tunisie Telecom’s suitors line up: The government shortlists
thirteen operators for Tunisie Telecom’s partial privatization.
October 20, 2005
The Saudi ADSL market experiences a mini-boom as ISPs reduce rates.
However, supply constraints continue to hinder more growth. October
20, 2005
Ramadan’s special TV programming: The competition between
broadcasters is as heated as usual. October 19, 2005
China Mobile is to become Yemen’s 4th cellular operator. October
16, 2005
UAE’s 3G Cellular Service: Growing at a slow pace. October
12, 2005
Cellcast and Takarub: Two enablers of broadcast media interactivity
in the Arab Region.
October 09, 2005
International Hit Shows Spread into the Arab World. September 28,
2005
Palestine’s Telecom Boom: Paltel Group’s cellular revenues
approach those of its fixed services. September 28, 2005
Thuraya Satellite Telecommunications Update: The satellite telecom
operator registers good growth in subscribers in 2004 but at a lower
pace than in 2003. September 27, 2005
Etisalat’s E-Vision: Spreading CATV service in the UAE. September
26, 2005
Lebanon’s cellular market update: The new numbering plan is
expected to unleash the market’s true potential if coupled
with rate reduction. September 25, 2005
Saudi Arabia’s cellular users get Prepaid roaming: Another
new fruit of competition.
September 25, 2005
Children’s Channels Update: Al Jazeera Targets New Audiences.
September 25, 2005
Telecom Egypt Group’s mid-year financials: Slight improvement
in operating revenues and massive improvement in net profits as
income from investments kicks in. September 19, 2005
Tunisie Telecom’s privatization progress: The government invited
Strategic Partners to express interest in acquiring a 35% stake.
September 19, 2005
Algeria’s cellular boom continues unabated. September 14,
2005
A Comparative Analysis of TV Programming for Children’s Channels
. September 13, 2005
Qatar Market update: GSM growth boosts Qtel performance. September
11, 2005
A comparative analysis of TV Programming for English Entertainment
Channels targeting the Arab World. September 08, 2005
MTC group raises its capital to finance its “3x3x3”
aggressive growth strategy.
September 08, 2005
Saudi Arabia’s massive GSM market: Three months after its
launch, Mobily reports adding 1 million subscribers. September 05,
2005
Jordan’s iDEN operator launches a GPS service for businesses:
Another service differentiator. September 05, 2005
The dynamic of broadband adoption in Jordan. August 28, 2005
TV Programming comparison for General Entertainment Channels. August
28, 2005
Arab Cellular Operators’ Traffic Billing Methods in August
2005. August 25, 2005
Saudi Arabia’s cellular competition heightens: ALJAWAL -STC’s
GSM arm- slashes outgoing international call rates. August 25, 2005
Update on Sudan Internet market by mid 2005: The ADSL shows healthy
growth.
August 25, 2005
Noorsat: Broadcasters move into vertical integration. August 24,
2005
Médi Télécom wins a fixed license in Morocco:
A move towards becoming an Integrated Communications Provider? August
23, 2005
Free to Air Sports Channels on Satellite: More channels keep popping
up. August 23, 2005
Bahrain’s fixed market update: Kalaam telecom prepares to
enter the market as the number of fixed lines is on the drop. August
23, 2005
Egypt’s telecom regulator issues a Request for Information
for Universal Service Providers of telecom services. August 21,
2005
Kuwait cellular market by mid 2005: Steady market shares and good
market growth.
August 18, 2005
A full update on the Iraqi cellular market as Iraq’s 3 GSM
licenses approach their expiry date. August 17, 2005
Update on Oman Internet landscape by mid 2005: Broadband uptake
picks up. August 17, 2005
UAE’s telecom market by mid 2005: Etisalat further cements
its dominance. August 15, 2005
Bahrain Cellular Market update by mid 2005: Saturation point or
loose subscriber definitions? August 14, 2005
News Channels Galore: An overview of the 21 Satellite News Channels
in the Arab World.
August 11, 2005
An update on the Internet Market in the UAE by mid 2005: Growth
unabated. August 09, 2005
Qatar’s Audiovisual Broadcasting Regulatory Framework. August
01, 2005
STC’s half-year 2005 results: Wireless services grow their
share of total revenues to reach 72%.
July 27, 2005
The Arab cellular prepaid / postpaid mix. July 26, 2005
Real Estate and Tourism Sat TV Channels in the Arab World. July
24, 2005
Children’s SAT TV Channels in the Arab World. July 21, 2005
Bahrain’s Internet market in 2005: Broadband migration on
the double! July 21, 2005
Arab Advisors Mainlines Market Share Index (MMSI) 2004: Bahrain
tops the index while Egypt takes the honor of having the largest
number of mainlines in the Arab World. July 20, 2005
Sudan gets its second operational GSM operator. July 18, 2005
Mauritania’s fixed line and cellular markets: An overview.
July 18, 2005
Arab Advisors Cellular Market Share Index (CMSI) 2004: Bahrain tops
the index in 2004 while Morocco takes the honor of having the largest
cellular subscriber base in the Arab World.
July 17, 2005
Omantel’s successful Initial Public Offering bodes well for
Oman’s eventual telecom market liberalization. July 17, 2005
iDEN in Saudi Arabia: Wataniya International and Saudi Investors
launch an iDEN based radio trunking and cellular network. July 13,
2005
Saudi GSM market update: The market savors the sweet taste of competition!
July 05, 2005
Algerie Telecom prepares for privatisation. The GSM subsidiary enhances
its market position and prepares for 3G services. July 04, 2005
Three companies remain in the race for Morocco’s two fixed
services licenses. July 03, 2005
Jordan’s cellular packages plethora! June 30, 2005
The Unremitting Expansion of Free To Air Satellite Television: Video
and audio streaming increasingly adopted on supporting websites.
June 30, 2005
LINKdotNET and TE Data lead Egypt’s ADSL market shares by
June 2005. June 30, 2005
VoIP services in Saudi Arabia: Illegal yet quite popular! June 22,
2005
Yemen is slated to have a 4th cellular operator (and the country’s
3rd GSM operator)!
June 19, 2005
Summer season in Bahrain heats up the cellular competition! June
19, 2005
Total Country Connectivity Measure (TCCM) 2004 for the Arab World:
Bahrain takes the lead! June 14, 2005
Rotana and Alam El Phan: ongoing growth and diversity. June 06,
2005
Broadband times: An Overview of FLAG’s FALCON submarine system.
June 06, 2005
Egypt is slated to have its third mobile network which will use
2.5 and 3G technologies.
June 06, 2005
Etihad Etisalat Officially starts a competitive era in the Saudi
Cellular market. June 05, 2005
An overview of Iraq’s Media Regulatory Framework. June 05,
2005
Rotana Academy: Rotana’s hold on the future? May 29, 2005
Palestine Radio Trunking tender: Three consortia have submitted
bids for the license.
May 29, 2005
Lightspeed Communications: A new fixed operator in the Bahraini
market. May 19, 2005
An overview of E government initiatives in UAE, Bahrain, Jordan,
and Egypt. May 18, 2005
Qatar Market update: The cellular market booms while the PSTN market
stagnates! May 16, 2005
Palestine telecom market performance update: Paltel and its GSM
subsidiary Jawwal excel under stressed political conditions. May
12, 2005
Oman Cellular Market Update by April 2005: The new GSM operator,
Nawras, grabs a mouthful of the cellular pie! May 10, 2005
Bahrain’s Telecom Market Update for Q1 2005: Sound performance
of operators. May 05, 2005
As a first step towards Telecom Egypt’s long planned privatization,
Egypt’s government launches a tender to select financial advisors.
May 05, 2005
Dubai Media City: A 2005 update. May 03, 2005
Morocco’s Regulations for Private TV and Radio Stations. May
03, 2005
Subscription Free Internet is introduced into the Jordanian Internet
market. April 26, 2005
Egypt’s regulator finalizes the framework for Satellite-based
services licensing. April 25, 2005
Iraq’s cellular market: Booming despite the political strife.
April 20, 2005
Morocco’s Internet market: ADSL service booms but the total
Internet market remains very small. April 20, 2005
UAE’s 2004 telecom market update: Etisalat’s performance
marks it as one of the best performing operators in the region.
April 19, 2005
An Analysis of TV Viewing Patterns in Jordan. April 19, 2005
An Analysis of e-commerce adoption in Jordan and the Gulf region
based on reported figures from Visa International. April 18, 2005
Umniah Mobile Company, Jordan’s 4th cellular operator, is
to launch its services in the third quarter of 2005. April 18, 2005
Egypt’s cellular market grows by 32% in 2004 with MobiNil
sustaining its leading market share. April 12, 2005
Kuwait’s cellular market in 2004: MTC Vodafone maintains local
edge as market reaches very high penetration rates. April 07, 2005
A survey based analysis of the cellular handsets market in Jordan:
Nokia dominates the market, and the handsets’ replacement
frequency is relatively low. April 05, 2005
Jordan Telecom Group reports excellent financial results for 2004
while launching an array of new services’ in 2005. March 31,
2005
Pay- TV vs. Free To Air channels: The two diverging philosophies.
March 31, 2005
Building on their sound home bases, Kuwait’s two GSM operators
step up their regional expansion drives. March 31, 2005
TV Viewing Patterns in Greater Cairo. March 30, 2005
On
the threshold of competition: An analytical look at the Saudi Telecom
market. March 30, 2005
Upcoming
Privatization of Tunisie Telecom. March 30, 2005
Internet
usage patterns in Cairo: A survey-based analysis. March 24, 2005
Oman Internet update: Omantel hopes to enhance Internet uptake with
the PowerNet ADSL service launched in December 2004. March 22, 2005
Nawras Telecom officially starts a competitive era in the Omani
cellular markets. March 21, 2005
More regulatory uncertainties hit the Lebanese telecom market: The
government faces legal rulings against it from different corners.
March 20, 2005
Easynet: Saudi Arabia’s subscription-free dialup Internet
model. March 17, 2005
Bahrain’s Internet landscape: Batelco gears up for fixed services
competition with its new “Broadband Bahrain” Program.
March 15, 2005
A survey-based analysis of the GSM handsets market in the Greater
Cairo area: Nokia leads the other cellular vendors, and the frequency
of handset replacement is relatively low.
March 14, 2005
Telecom Egypt improves its financial performance in 2004. March
10, 2005
Internet usage patterns in Jordan: A survey-based analysis. March
08, 2005
New unprecedented opportunities in the Moroccan telecom market:
Tender for “New Generation” licenses. March 03, 2005
Jordan Media City Update: 45 channels currently broadcast from the
city. March 02, 2005
An update on Sudan’s Internet Landscape: Still a small market.
February 28, 2005
An Analysis of FM Radio Listening Patterns in Jordan. February 24,
2005
Algeria market update: France Telecom and Thuraya awarded GMPCS
licenses. And an ongoing tender for fixed line international, interurban
and local loop. February 24, 2005
An Analysis of FM Radio Listening Patterns in Greater Cairo!. February
21, 2005
Credibility of Satellite News Channels in Greater Cairo!. February
20, 2005
VoIP in Bahrain: Batelco plans to officially launch the service
prior to expected fixed services competition in 2005!. February
17, 2005
Highlights of Jordan’s International Traffic in 2004: Healthy
growth with more yet to come in 2005!. February 17, 2005
Credibility of Satellite News Channels in Jordan. February 15, 2005
Traffic Billing Methods of Cellular Operators in the Arab World.
February 09, 2005
An update on Jordan’s Internet market: An ADSL boom and heightened
competition in 2004. February 03, 2005
Jordan’s XPress ups the ante: The iDEN operator launched per
second billing as of the start of 2005. January 24, 2005
Syriatel successfully completes its Initial Public Offering. January
24, 2005
Jordan’s three cellular operators gear up for competition
in 2005. January 18, 2005
Tunisie Telecom introduces the ADSL service for individuals and
small businesses across the country. January 18, 2005
Batelco’s New Year gift: Free minutes and new off-peak tariffs!
January 11, 2005
Sudan’s second fixed line license: Better technical capability
knocks down a Euro 100 million financial offer! January 11, 2005
A new cellular / Radio Trunking license in Palestine. January 06,
2005
Convergence forges ahead in Jordan. January 06, 2005
Showtime’s IPO approaches. January 04, 2005
An update on the operations of Thuraya Satellite Telecommunications
Co.: Better prospects? January 04, 2005
The Mobile and Fixed Interconnection regimes in the Arab World.
January 02, 2005
An analysis of Saudi TV Viewing Patterns. December 30, 2004
Jordan’s Fastlink prepares for more cellular competition by
launching a new postpaid offer! December 23, 2004
Kuwait’s Media Regulations for Private TV and Radio Stations.
December 20, 2004
Jordan Telecom offers a limited-time discount on International call
rates in preparation for the liberalization of the fixed and International
Long Distance (ILD) market in 2005. December 19, 2005
Bahrain’s cellular market update: MTC-Vodafone Bahrain gains
a strong foothold in the market after around one year of operation.
December 19, 2004
An update on Qatar’s Internet Landscape by Q3 2004. December
19, 2004
Oman’s Media Regulations: A new law overhauls the framework
for private TV and radio stations. December 14, 2004
Nawras Telecom: Q-Tel’s first international foray. December
13, 2004
Yemen Focus: Yemen’s Media Laws and Regulations. December
8, 2004
Libya Telecom update: The second mobile operator, Libyana, starts
operations and the fixed network undergoes major expansions. December
8, 2004
Yemen cellular market update: The first CDMA operator in the Arab
world launches its services. December 5, 2004
Bashair Telecom ushers in a new era of competition in the Sudanese
cellular market. December 5, 2004
Jordan private FM radio stations to double in the coming few months.
December 2, 2004
An analysis of FM Radio Listening Patterns in Saudi Arabia. November
18, 2004
An update on Sudan’s Internet Landscape: Could the ADSL service
energize the Sudanese Internet uptake? November 18, 2004
Saudi Arabia Focus: TV interactivity on the move! November 11, 2004
Jordan Telecom unleashes its defences against upcoming competition:
The operator launches its ‘Wholesale Catalogue’ for
long term and volume discounts. November 09, 2004
An update on telecom-based Sat TV interactivity in the Arab World.
November 4, 2004
Sat TV thrives in Saudi Arabia. November 3, 2004
Lebanon’s Internet Market: One step closer to Broadband Internet
Technologies! October 31, 2004
Saudi market update: Ettihad Etisalat IPO underway and STC announces
major rate discounts. October 28, 2004
Ramadan’s drama fever: Arabic Mini-Series Production During
Ramadan 2004 October 28, 2004
An Update on Bahrain’s Internet Landscape: Batelco still dominates
the market while the effects of liberalization remain to be seen!
October 17, 2004
Jordan’s cellular market rates and packages overview: Competitive
market segmentation at work!. October 10, 2004
An overview of FM Stations in Lebanon. September 29, 2004
Sudan’s fixed line services on the verge of liberalization.
September 21, 2004
Algeria gets its 3rd GSM network: Wataniya Telecom Algeria “Nedjma”’s
entry enhances competition in the Algerian mobile market and produces
an immediate effect on prices. September 20, 2004
UAE’s FM Frenzy! An overview of the Arab World’s record
holder in operational FM stations. September 19, 2004
The Saudi Arabian GSM handsets market. Nokia dominates the installed
base while handset replacement cycles are relatively short September
7, 2004
Online Shopping Portals in the Arab World. September 6, 2004
Superstar’s second season voting is not as stellar as the
first season’s! September 5, 2004
UAE’s cellular market mid-year update: Stellar results for
Etisalat. August 25, 2004
Prepaid service dominates Syria’s cellular subscriber additions
in the first half of 2004 . August 25, 2004
Qatar mid year market update: Sky-high GSM ARPU and strong Internet
growth enhance Q-Tel’s first half revenues and profits. August
23, 2004
Will Egypt’s broadband initiative achieve its targeted 1.5
million subscribers by 2007?August 23, 2004
Bahrain’s competition heats up: MTC-Vodafone Bahrain slashes
international call rates. August 19, 2004
Jordan’s cellular market mid-year update: Fastlink still maintains
its dominance yet will soon face a lot more competition. August
17, 2004
Kuwait cellular market update: MTC Vodafone and Wataniya announce
H1 results while a third cellular network appears on the horizon.
August 9, 2004
The battle of the talk shows! The Arab public, thirsty for uncensored
discussions, is a ripe audience for SAT TV talk shows. August 5,
2004
3G Pilots in Tunisia . August 4, 2004
Saudi Arabia Update: STC’s half-year results and Etisalat
consortium’s massive GSM license bid. July 28, 2004
Paltel’s Jawwal performs solidly despite difficult conditions.
July 26, 2004
Egypt Focus: Egyptian Satellite Channels. July 22, 2004
TV Shopping: Four channels compete for business. July 15, 2004
Lebanon Regulatory Focus: Satellite Broadcasting. July 12, 2004
Arabic Satellite News Channels Update. July 8, 2004
Lebanon focus: Audiovisuals Regulatory Framework. July 7, 2004
Jordan’s fixed line liberalization: Jordan Telecom’s monopoly
nears its end. June 29, 2004
Jordan market update: The Cellular Boom! XPRESS goes live and a
third GSM license is awarded (effectively the fourth cellular license).
June 28, 2004
Orbit offers Broadband Internet along PayTV. June 27, 2004
Qtel on a roll! The monopoly operator wins a GSM license in Oman;
launches MMS and enhances ADSL services. June 23, 2004
The Lebanese GSM market: Murky waters clearing. June 21, 2004
Algeria’s fixed line international and interurban license tender
fails to attract any bids. June 20, 2004
Kuwait Wi-Fi boom: A marketing fad or a real product offering? June
14, 2004
Jordan Focus: Who wants to be a broadcaster? June 5, 2004
GMPCS licenses framework in Saudi Arabia is finalized and an update
on the cellular and data license processes. May 19, 2004
Arab Advisors Mainlines Market Share Index (MMSI) 2003: Qatar is
the clear leader. Yemen and Iraq trail the rest. May 5, 2004
Arab Advisors Cellular Market Share Index (CMSI) 2003: Kuwait and
the UAE are the leaders, while Iraq’s late GSM debut renders
it the last place. - May 5, 2004
Pay TV in the Arab World: The sleeping beauty! - April 26, 2004
Morocco’s
cellular subscribers exceed 7.36 million, the highest in the region,
in 2003 with Maroc Telecom having a 71% market share. - April 26,
2004
Tunisia’s
cellular market 2003: A prepaid boom similar to that in Kuwait!
Orascom Telecom Tunisia gains a 26.3% market share and mobiles surpass
mainlines. - April 26, 2004
Palestine’s
Paltel and Jawwal maintain their momentum under difficult and unstable
economic and political conditions. - April 26, 2004
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