Research and Studies

Study reinforces need for Saudi residents to take calcium and vitamin D supplements
A landmark study by University of Western Sydney (UWS) researchers has found that people over 50 who take calcium supplements suffer fewer fractures and enjoy a better quality of life.
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, January 08 - 2008 at 13:14 |

Saudi Arabia’s Internet users spend over $3.28bn in B2C e-commerce during 2007
A new Arab Advisors Group major survey of Internet users in Saudi Arabia reveals substantial adoption of e-commerce in the affluent and booming economy. 48.36% of Internet users in Saudi Arabia reported purchasing products and services online and through their mobile handsets over the past 12 months.
Saudi Arabia: Monday, January 07 - 2008 at 13:46 |

Tackling the Oil and Gas industry skills gap
A recent study by Booz Allen Hamilton into the skills crisis in the Oil and Gas industry has uncovered both causes of the gap and opportunities for improving the talent challenge in the industry.
United Arab Emirates: Monday, January 07 - 2008 at 13:42

Global weight survey looks at scale obsessions, fast food addictions and obesity
Leading global market research firm Synovate today released data that shows that across the world people have conflicting attitudes and behaviours when it comes to managing their weight.
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, January 03 - 2008 at 10:21

Infrastructure sharing: opportunities and threats for MENA telecom operators
Booz Allen Hamilton recently published a study highlighting the importance of infrastructure sharing as a strategy for new revenue generation and cost optimization for telecom operators in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, at a time when traditional players and new entrants are under increasing pressure to maintain healthy profit margins.
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, December 30 - 2007 at 16:24

Low value-add deployment and support services continue to dominate Egyptian IT services market, according to IDC
The Egyptian IT services market continues to be dominated by deployment and support services and this will likely be the case for the foreseeable future.
Egypt: Thursday, December 27 - 2007 at 12:03

34.3% of Internet users in Saudi utilize WiFi hotspots
A new major survey of the Internet users in Saudi Arabia, was concluded by the Arab Advisors Group on December 1, 2007.
Saudi Arabia: Sunday, December 23 - 2007 at 11:18

89.8% of Lebanon’s GSM users report using SMS
A new Arab Advisors’ major survey of Lebanon’s cellular users provides insightful analysis into this idiosyncratic telecom market that is slated for liberalization and privatization.
Lebanon: Sunday, December 16 - 2007 at 14:28