{"id":2,"date":"2019-11-26T11:25:49","date_gmt":"2019-11-26T11:25:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gsma.com\/midentity\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-04-08T12:42:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T11:42:00","slug":"sample-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"GSMA Middle East &#038; North Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-main-page-hero hero_block gsma-load-hidden\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover hero_container\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-30 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-5552\" alt=\"A vibrant nighttime cityscape in the Middle East with numerous modern skyscrapers, brightly lit windows, and colorful lights. The tallest building is illuminated on the right, while the GSMA city spreads out with glowing streets under a dark sky.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mena_hero_image_1440x810.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mena_hero_image_1440x810.png 1440w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mena_hero_image_1440x810-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mena_hero_image_1440x810-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mena_hero_image_1440x810-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading hero_title\" id=\"h-gsma-middleeast-and-northafrica-mena\">GSMA Middle<br>East and North<br>Africa (MENA)&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"hero_sub-title\">Explore our activities and impact in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button hero_button-main\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/contact\">Contact us<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hero_group_container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-our-mission\">Our mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The GSMA MENA team focuses on the promotion and execution of the GSMA\u2019s global programmes, advocacy initiatives and priorities at the regional level.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We facilitate industry consensus, increase the global impact of our partners, empower sustainable development and work closely with the wider ecosystem through our international events and platforms including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mwcbarcelona.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MWC Barcelona<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mwckigali.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MWC Kigali<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.m360series.com\/mena\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">M360 MENA<\/a>.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-latest-in-gsma-middle-east-and-north-africa\">Latest in GSMA Middle East and North Africa&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-tiles-3-col tiles-3-col_block gsma-load-hidden\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns tiles-3-col_columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column tiles-3-col_column_left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2371\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-5459\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shutterstock_2313128667-1-scaled.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 31%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 31%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shutterstock_2313128667-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shutterstock_2313128667-1-300x278.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shutterstock_2313128667-1-1024x948.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shutterstock_2313128667-1-768x711.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shutterstock_2313128667-1-1536x1423.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:150px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading heading\" id=\"h-the-mobile-economy-report-middle-east-and-north-africa-2023\">The Mobile Economy Report \u2013 Middle East and North Africa 2024&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gsma-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-03a95fe1c1c33d65a60bb6b330409940\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/\">Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column tiles-3-col_column_center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-gsma-cherry-red-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:150px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-b766b042-02b7-4328-a3dd-b73f3633978d\">The Digital Platform Economy Landscape in Tunisia<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gsma-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0a00b450b1dbcfb23a3be88acff57350\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/gsma_resources\/the-digital-platform-economy-landscape-in-tunisia\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column tiles-3-col_column_right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-30 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"356\" height=\"720\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-5431\" alt=\"A woman with a red headscarf and black shirt is intently looking at a smartphone, seated before an old-fashioned sewing machine with a pair of scissors nearby. The setting evokes the Middle Africa ambiance, against the backdrop of a textured, yellowish wall.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Mobile_Gender_gap_356x720.png\" style=\"object-position:51% 31%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"51% 31%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Mobile_Gender_gap_356x720.png 356w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Mobile_Gender_gap_356x720-148x300.png 148w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 356px) 100vw, 356px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:150px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading heading\" id=\"h-the-mobile-gender-gap-report\">The Mobile Gender Gap report<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gsma-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-79d9e3f2560e0f1feae22939790f5159\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/gender-gap\/\">Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-banner-rihgt-img banner_right-img_block gsma-load-hidden\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group banner_right-img_container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns banner_right-img_columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column banner_right-img_column_left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading banner_right-img_title\" id=\"h-about-us\">About us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"banner_right-img_blurb\">Meet our team members and find out<br>more about what we do.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button banner_right-img_button-main\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/about-us\">Meet the team<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column banner_right-img_column_right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full banner_right-img_image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"688\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/person_on_a_phone_710x688.png\" alt=\"A woman wearing a black hijab and abaya is smiling while holding a smartphone to her ear. She is standing outdoors on a street with buildings and some greenery in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-5387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/person_on_a_phone_710x688.png 710w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/person_on_a_phone_710x688-300x291.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-banner-rihgt-img banner_right-img_block gsma-load-hidden right-copy\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group banner_right-img_container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns banner_right-img_columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column banner_right-img_column_left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading banner_right-img_title\" id=\"h-gsma-mena-policy-group\">GSMA MENA Policy Group&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"banner_right-img_blurb\">This group is made up of senior public policy representatives from the largest operator groups in the Middle East and North Africa region. They represent the interests of the region\u2019s operators on the GSMA Board\u2019s agenda and its Global Policy Group.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button banner_right-img_button-main\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/chief-regulatory-officers-group\">Find out more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column banner_right-img_column_right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full banner_right-img_image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"688\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/city_skyline_7100x688.png\" alt=\"Aerial view of a bustling cityscape at dusk with numerous tall buildings, illuminated streets, and a canal lined with high-rise structures. The sky shows a mix of clouds and warm evening hues, enhancing the vibrant urban scene below.\" class=\"wp-image-5388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/city_skyline_7100x688.png 710w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/city_skyline_7100x688-300x291.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-banner-rihgt-img banner_right-img_block gsma-load-hidden\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group banner_right-img_container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns banner_right-img_columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column banner_right-img_column_left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading banner_right-img_title\" id=\"h-we-care-initiative\">We Care initiative&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"banner_right-img_blurb\">Through the GSMA\u2019s We Care initiative, operators around the world are taking steps to ensure their customers can enjoy the transformative benefits of mobile technology in a safe and reliable environment.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button banner_right-img_button-main\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/we-care\">Find out more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column banner_right-img_column_right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full banner_right-img_image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"688\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/person_taking_a_selfie_710x688.png\" alt=\"A woman wearing a patterned poncho smiles while taking a selfie outdoors. Behind her, numerous hot air balloons float in the clear blue sky. The area appears to be a rocky landscape with a few other people in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-5389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/person_taking_a_selfie_710x688.png 710w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/person_taking_a_selfie_710x688-300x291.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gsma-mena-events\">GSMA MENA events&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From the flagship MWC Barcelona, to MWC Kigali and MWC Doha &#8211; come and meet us at an event and discover how we can help your business or organisation thrive.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-banner-img-bg-1-col banner_img-bg-1-col_block\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover banner_img-bg-1-col_container\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-5430\" alt=\"City skyline at night featuring modern high-rise buildings with varied architectural designs. A prominent cylindrical building on the left is illuminated in yellow, while other buildings are lit with different colors. Palm trees line the streets in the foreground, capturing a hint of East influence.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/MENA_full_image_1440x810.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/MENA_full_image_1440x810.png 1440w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/MENA_full_image_1440x810-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/MENA_full_image_1440x810-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/MENA_full_image_1440x810-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading banner_img-bg-1-col_title\" id=\"h-m360-mena\">MWC Doha<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"banner_img-bg-1-col_blurb\">MWC Doha joins the GSMA\u2019s MWC Series of connectivity events that lead the way in convening the global thought leaders, innovators and policy makers driving our ecosystem forward. As our newest MWC, we\u2019ve set some ambitious goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button banner_img-bg-1-col_button-contained\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mwcdoha.com\/register-your-interest\">Pre-register<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-middle-east-and-north-africa-thought-leadership\">Middle East and North Africa thought leadership&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Videos, reports, case studies and more \u2013 discover a wealth of region-specific information and analysis with our expert thought leadership.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-resource-carousel resource-carousel_block gsma-load-hidden\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Resource carousel\"><div class=\"resource-carousel_prev-button\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Previous slide\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light resource-carousel_spotlight\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-20 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#7d6573\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"528\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-5391\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2_people_looking_at_Mobile_device_1440x528.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2_people_looking_at_Mobile_device_1440x528.png 1440w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2_people_looking_at_Mobile_device_1440x528-300x110.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2_people_looking_at_Mobile_device_1440x528-1024x375.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2_people_looking_at_Mobile_device_1440x528-768x282.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading spotlight_title\" id=\"h-the-digital-platform-economy-landscape-in-tunisia\"><strong><strong><strong>The Digital Platform Economy Landscape in Tunisia<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\"><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button spotlight_button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/middle-east-and-north-africa\/gsma_resources\/the-digital-platform-economy-landscape-in-tunisia\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group resource-carousel_rihgt-container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns resource-carousel_columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-block-resource-thumbnail gsma-block_resource_thumb\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover resource_thumbnail_container\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-20 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"356\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-5392\" alt=\"A woman wearing a teal headscarf is looking off to the side with a calm expression. She is sitting indoors near a window, and the natural light softly illuminates her face. 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