Category: Technology & Media
Middle East Technology & Media
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United Arab Emirates Information Technology Q4 2019
... Europe are expected to fall in the short term, as potential visitors areunwilling to commit to travel plans without knowing the impact of Brexit on transport connections, border control, visas andcurrency valuations. Business travel is ... Read More
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Kuwait Information Technology Q4 2019
... capital infrastructure that are set to dominate the national agenda over thecoming years. That said, we note that the hardware segment is mature with high levels of saturation and the market lacks thesophistication of more ... Read More
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Qatar - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - Statistics and Analyses
... the Middle East region. Qatar has also become one of the more progressive countries globally in terms of its progress towards 5G. The mobile sector is led by Ooredoo Qatar and Vodafone Qatar. In 2018 ... Read More
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United Arab Emirates Telecommunications Q4 2019
... into advanced mobile broadband and offering exclusiveVAS. As such, we still have a positive view of the UAE mobile market due to the strong competition between Etisalat and du, highdisposable incomes and a strong influx ... Read More
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Hi-tech Goods in Saudi Arabia
... generators and cables. Saudi Arabia faces an increasing population size and accelerating industrialisation, driven by large-scale government’s initiatives to transition the country’s economy away from oil sector. Due to this, Saudi Arabia’s power consumption has ... Read More
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Information and Communications in Saudi Arabia
... forming the main growth driver of the industry. In 2018, the number of internet subscribers in Saudi Arabia rose by 9% to 39.2 million, due to increased mobile internet penetration. This correlated with a rising ... Read More
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Oman - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - Statistics and Analyses
... been trials conducted, networks upgraded, and spectrum allocated, in readiness for 5G. The mobile sector in Oman is led by Omantel and Ooredoo, and both operators have a similar, and sizeable, market share. The mobile ... Read More
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Jordan Telecommunications Q4 2019
... preference to focus on migrating existing subscribers onto more premium services. Investments in 4G developments should contribute to a maintain adoption, but we caution pricecompetition will continue to erode already low ARPU figures. On the ... Read More
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Qatar Information Technology Q4 2019
... major project spending ahead of the FIFA World Cup in2022. Furthermore, the robust economic diversification efforts coupled with a capital-intensive construction pipeline as part ofVision 2030 will further bolster long-term demand for IT solutions in ... Read More
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UAE Telecom Market Review: H1 2019
... comparison of both the national telecom operators, Etisalat and du."Widespread rollout of 5G will the pave way for a rapid evolution of innovative data services in the future. Nevertheless, partnerships with content partners will be ... Read More
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Lebanon Cards & Payments: Opportunities and Risks to 2023
... provides values and volumes for a number of key performance indicators in the industry, including cards and cheques during the review-period (2015-19e). The report also analyzes various payment card markets operating in the industry, and ... Read More
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Iraq - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - Statistics and Analyses
... and it is hoped that regional tensions will not undermine this progress. From a telecoms industry perspective, these signs of stability allow for the mobile and fixed sectors to again rebuild and restore services. If ... Read More
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Kuwait Telecommunications Q4 2019
... revamped pricing for key voice and data plans. A further upliftseems likely following the launch of 5G services in June/July, though the limited range of 5G-ready devices will keep uptake rates lowto begin with. As ... Read More
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Saudi Arabian Telecom Market, Forecast to 2023
... operators, and Internet service providers (ISPs). The study details the key telecom market indicators; market developments in terms of technology, services, competition, and infrastructure; and key regulatory trends and their impact on operators. It provides ... Read More
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Yemen - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - Statistics and Analyses
... Currently around 75% of the population reportedly needs humanitarian assistance and amidst this volatile environment, essential infrastructure is often targeted and destroyed or damaged, including important telecoms equipment like mobile phone towers and fibre-optic cabling, ... Read More
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Oman Telecommunications Q4 2019
... new player seems set to launch earlyin 2020. Meanwhile, incumbent Omantel has bought a stake in one of the leading MVNOs in the country and may now move toseparate its offerings into discrete low-value and ... Read More
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Home Audio and Cinema in the United Arab Emirates
... offered by the vast majority of hi-fi systems and home cinema and speaker systems by the end of the review period. Consequently, consumers have little need to buy digital media player docks, with this product ... Read More
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In-Car Entertainment in the United Arab Emirates
... therefore have little need for additional in-car entertainment products. Drivers without integrated systems are also likely to increasingly rely on smartphones and tablets for entertainment and navigation. Due to these trends, in-car entertainment is expected ... Read More
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Mobile Phones in the United Arab Emirates
... in a very strong position, helped by recent declines in average unit prices for the products, which have been helping to drive sales. Smartphones are also benefiting from increasingly being viewed as an “omnifunctional” device. ... Read More
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Iran Telecommunications Q4 2019
... believe there are still significant growth opportunities,particularly in the rural areas and in migration and uptake of 4G services, which lag when compared to the region. Investment intofixed broadband is much needed by a tech-savvy ... Read More
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Portable Players in the United Arab Emirates
... by portable players and rendering these devices unnecessary for most consumers, wireless speakers are increasing thanks to the launch of smart multifunctional products such as Google Home, Amazon Echo, JBL etc. The average unit price ... Read More
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Consumer Electronics in the United Arab Emirates
... of the categories in 2018 as a significant number of consumers in the United Arab Emirates postponed their purchases, as uncertainty remained high. In 2019, consumers in the United Arab Emirates had become more used ... Read More
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Computers and Peripherals in the United Arab Emirates
... rate for laptops is expected to continue declining as tablets and large smartphones are becoming more affordable and common. New tablet products designed for professional use, which is expanding the tablet user base, are making ... Read More
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Home Video in the United Arab Emirates
... in cricket taking place in 2019, sales of TVs therefore increased at the end of the review period in the United Arab Emirates. Over the forecast period demand for larger TVs of more than 50 ... Read More
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Saudi Arabia Cards & Payments: Opportunities and Risks to 2022
... payments industry. It provides values and volumes for a number of key performance indicators in the industry, including cards, credit transfers, cash, direct debits, and cheques during the review-period (2014-18e). The report also analyzes various ... Read More
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