Mobile Economy Middle East and North Africa
The Mobile Economy Middle East and North Africa 2024
M
unique mobile subscribers
%
of connections in MENA will be 5G by the end of 2030
$
BN
of economic value added to the MENA GDP by mobile technologies and services in 2023
The mobile industry continues to underpin rapid digital transformation in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), with advanced mobile networks enabling innovative use cases for consumers and enterprises.
5G adoption in the MENA region is set to accelerate from 2025 onwards, reaching half of the region’s population by the end of the decade. The GCC states will continue to lead, with 5G forecast to cover 95% of the population in the GCC states by 2030, whereas other countries are still in the early stages of 5G deployment.
Alongside 5G, key trends shaping the mobile ecosystem in the region include GSMA Open Gateway which is gaining traction, aerial connectivity, generative AI and mobile money for humanitarian relief. Download the report to find out more.
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