Research and Studies

Arab Advisors Group launches report on satellite TV advertising rates in the Arab world
Despite the drop in Arab satellite TV advertising rates between 2004 and 2005, the average rates appear to have been steady between 2005 and 2007.
Jordan: Sunday, September 02 - 2007 at 15:26

Beyond commoditization: The way forward for traditional telecom operators
As telecom operators increasingly face the commoditization of their basic services, they should focus on customer-facing activities and either separate, or outsource, network operations, according to Booz Allen Hamilton.
United Arab Emirates: Monday, August 27 - 2007 at 15:44 |

'Next-Gen' Middle East aviation: Landmark report issued
The Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation, the region’s leading independent publisher of aviation intelligence, has released its landmark study into the rapidly evolving and high potential Middle East aviation market.
Middle East: Tuesday, August 21 - 2007 at 12:10

SICO initiates research coverage of Saudi Telecom Company (STC)
Securities & Investment Company (SICO) has released an extensive report initiating coverage of Saudi Telecom Company (STC), listed on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul), with a Buy rating with a target price of SR76.35 per share.
Bahrain: Tuesday, August 14 - 2007 at 16:51 |

BAH: Study finds companies moving high-end functions offshore to access talent
Companies are increasingly moving sophisticated, mission-critical functions such as product design and research and development to China, India and other offshore locations primarily because these countries can provide highly skilled scientific and engineering workers who are in short supply in the U.S. and Europe, according to a new study by Duke University and management consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton.
United Arab Emirates: Monday, August 13 - 2007 at 12:46

Macroeconomic growth coupled with high-quality journalism creates credibility, builds readership and eventually leads to profitability
The Jordan Press Foundation (JPF) has made full advantage of its leading position in the market and the outstanding economic growth witnessed by the Kingdom in recent years.
Jordan: Saturday, August 04 - 2007 at 12:13 |

Demand from large organizations and extensive notebook adoption fuel steep PC market growth in the Gulf States, says IDC
The Gulf States PC market remained on a steep upward course, expanding 34.4 per cent in volume and 31.7 per cent in value year-on-year to almost 2.2 million units valued at USD2.40 billion.
United Arab Emirates: Monday, July 30 - 2007 at 10:43 |

Jordan's effective mobile penetration rate is less than two thirds the conventional figures
Multiple line use by the same individuals and the presence of expatriates outside official population figures, set Jordan's Effective Mobile Penetration Rate at around 48 per cent, 26 percentage points lower than its 74.2 per cent mobile penetration rate.
Jordan: Monday, July 23 - 2007 at 15:04 |