Arab Advisors Group

11/02/2026

Mobile payment transfer fees in the Levant vary significantly, from as low as US$0.006 to as high as US$1.5 per transaction. This wide gap highlights the importance of closely assessing market competitiveness and pricing strategies across the region.
Our latest research provides in-depth insights into mobile payment services by telcos and fintech providers.
Access the full report here: https://arabadvisors.com/product/mobile-payment-solutions-in-the-levant-exploring-opportunities-and-barriers-to-financial-inclusion

03/02/2026

Digital registration is becoming a defining feature of mobile money services across the GCC and Yemen. Our latest report examines how telecom operators and fintech providers structure mobile payment services, compare registration models, and support financial inclusion across diverse market environments. To learn more about the report: Mobile Financial Services in the GCC and Yemen: Bridging Inclusion Gaps Through Telecom and Fintech Innovation, contact us at [email protected]
https://arabadvisors.com/product/mobile-financial-services-in-the-gcc-and-yemen-bridging-inclusion-gaps-through-telecom-and-fintech-innovation

30/01/2026

Telco-powered apps in Egypt and Sudan span from basic to fully featured—but the real story lies in how subscribers perceive them. Our latest report "𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐠𝐲𝐩𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐝𝐚𝐧: 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦-𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧" equips operators with a subscriber-side view of their apps: discoverability, ratings, platform presence, functionality depth, and usability. This perspective helps identify positioning gaps, streamline user journeys, and prioritize the features that elevate an app toward super-app status.
For more details on the report’s full coverage, contact us:
📞 +962-65607737 📧 [email protected]
https://arabadvisors.com/product/super-apps-in-egypt-and-sudan-telecom-driven-innovation-and-transformation
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18/01/2026

Across emerging 5G markets, operators predominantly offer 5G data-only plans with distinct data allowances. For clear insights into how emerging markets are shaping their 5G playbooks, check our newly published research report "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐠𝐲𝐩𝐭, 𝐉𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐧, 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐨, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐚: 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 5𝐆’𝐬 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬"
For more details on the report’s full coverage, contact us:
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https://arabadvisors.com/product/the-cost-of-connectivity-in-egypt-jordan-morocco-and-tunisia-benchmarking-5gs-emerging-markets
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17/12/2025

App portfolios highlight uneven development across telco-powered services in Egypt and Sudan. According to our report Super Apps in Egypt and Sudan: Telecom-Driven Innovation and Transformation:
• 20% reach super-app level
• 35% were line-management apps
For more details on the report’s full coverage, contact us:
📞 +962-65607737 📧 [email protected]
https://arabadvisors.com/product/super-apps-in-egypt-and-sudan-telecom-driven-innovation-and-transformation

10/12/2025

💥The GCC’s 5G pricing landscape is far from uniform. Our analysis shows that average monthly fees for postpaid 5G data only plans varied significantly across operators, with the highest reaching nearly 2.3× the lowest. What’s driving this gap? Find out more by getting your copy of the report. Contact us for more details:
📞+962 6 560 7737 📧[email protected]
https://arabadvisors.com/product/the-cost-of-connectivity-in-the-gcc-benchmarking-menas-5g-pricing-leaders

02/12/2025

From connecting with regional decision-makers to joining sessions on the latest industry trends and witnessing market-shaping agreements, MWC Doha truly delivered exceptional value. Arab Advisors Group was proud to be on the ground, meeting influential industry leaders, observing impactful partnerships take shape, and diving into forward-looking discussions on the technologies transforming our region. At Arab Advisors Group, staying close to industry developments is key to delivering accurate data and reliable insights to our clients.

24/11/2025

Across Arab markets, MMS interconnection rates remain the highest, followed by fixed voice rates. SMS and mobile voice rates trail behind. Arab Advisors Group’s benchmarking tracks these differences across service types, operators, subregions, and years. For more information, contact us at [email protected]
https://arabadvisors.com/product/connecting-mena-the-economics-of-interconnectivity-in-telecom-networks

18/11/2025

𝐍𝐄𝐖: Regional benchmarks on MENA’s interconnection rates and transparency
How 19 Arab countries disclose, regulate, and price interconnection across key telecom services
𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒔
✔️ 47% of Arab countries publish their rates
✔️ MMS interconnection rates were the highest
✔️ The Maghreb region led in voice termination rates; the GCC in SMS & MMS interconnection rates
✔️ MTR and FTR dropped ≥80% each since 2004
Read the press release ⬇️
𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭? Request a call with the Business Development ✉️ [email protected]

Transparency overview: Of 19 countries, 9 publicized their interconnection rates, 2 provided partial public information, 1 had no public disclosure with limited responsiveness to inquiries, and 7 were neither publicly transparent nor responsive.

11/11/2025

Transparency remains uneven across Arab markets: 47% of countries disclosed their interconnection rates, while 37% remain non-transparent. Arab Advisors Group’s regional benchmarking tracks these trends across fixed, mobile, SMS, MMS, and international termination rates. Get your comprehensive report by contacting us:📧 [email protected]
https://arabadvisors.com/product/connecting-mena-the-economics-of-interconnectivity-in-telecom-networks

29/10/2025

Interconnection rate highs📈 Two Maghreb countries lead in voice termination rates; two GCC countries lead in SMS and MMS interconnection rates
We fully dissect MENA's interconnection landscape, analyzing rates, transparency, and change across 5 benchmark years since 2004
📩Purchase your report "Connecting MENA: The Economics of Interconnectivity in Telecom Networks" by contacting us at: [email protected]

The telecommunications sector continues to evolve, with interconnection rates serving as a critical benchmark for market competitiveness and regulatory efficiency. These rates not only determine the cost of connecting calls and messages across networks, but also reflect the balance between operator....

20/10/2025

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