As of 2023, the top six mobile telecommunication companies in the Middle East based on brand value were in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Of these six companies, two were in Saudi Arabia, STC Saudi Arabia and Mobily, worth 12.3 and 1.78 billion U.S. dollars, respectively. Etisalat and DU, from the United Arab Emirates, were valued at 10.46 and 2.2 billion U.S. dollars, respectively.
Mobile telecommunication market in the Middle East
Mobile data traffic in MENA is set to more than double by 2028. This surge in mobile data traffic is poised to revolutionize various sectors, from e-commerce and entertainment to healthcare and education, reshaping people’s way of life. In terms of the region's healthcare sector, telecom and mobile communications contribute to advancement in telemedicine services, health management terminals, and financial services. Saudi Arabia had the largest digital health industry in the GCC region with revenues of more than one billion U.S. dollars in 2024.
Leading telecommunications brands in the Middle East in 2023, by brand value
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