{"id":2910,"date":"2025-11-24T22:02:32","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T22:02:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/?page_id=2910"},"modified":"2025-11-25T21:37:28","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T21:37:28","slug":"mena","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/mobile-economy\/mena\/","title":{"rendered":"The Mobile Economy Middle East and North Africa 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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In 2024, mobile technologies added $350 billion to MENA\u2019s economy, 5.7% of regional GDP \u2013 driven by productivity gains and the broader mobile ecosystem. With 308 million people now online via mobile, advanced networks are powering new consumer and enterprise applications.<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Most users connect through 4G (67%), while 5G adoption is accelerating, though uneven across markets. Expanding coverage and the ongoing shift to 4G and 5G continue to shape the region\u2019s technological progress and economic growth.<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Looking ahead, the region\u2019s priorities are clear: monetising 5G, advancing AI<\/a> and cybersecurity, closing the usage gap<\/a>, and securing sufficient spectrum for future demand. Download the report to find out more.<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

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Uncover key trends in MENA’s mobile industry In 2024, mobile technologies added $350 billion to MENA\u2019s economy, 5.7% of regional GDP \u2013 driven by productivity gains and the broader mobile ecosystem. With 308 million people now online via mobile, advanced networks are powering new consumer and enterprise applications. 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