How popular are mobile phones across the globe? [Infographic]

Since the days of the clunky first Motorola DynaTAC handheld phone released in 1983, cellphone sales have progressively exploded across ...

Maya Rahal • 23 July, 2013

Mobile Trends

How customers connect with brands on social networks [Infographic]

For startups looking to better market their products and engage with consumers, mastering social media is key. According to a recent study...

Ahmed Gabr • 01 August, 2013

Infographic Social Networks Social Media

What is your favorite online advertising method?

Note: This piece has been adapted from its Arabic original.  Sometimes it pays to look beyond the surface of...

Ahmed Gabr • 05 August, 2013

Advertising Social Media Marketing

How Jordanians are using the internet [Infographic]

Although internet penetration in Jordan is only around 48%, those who do use the internet have been incredibly active. Of the 1.5 million...

Ahmed Gabr • 29 July, 2013

Internet growth Jordan Social Networks

How the Arab world uses Facebook and Twitter during Ramadan [Infographic]

During Ramadan, netizens tend to spend more time surfing the web, especially on social media channels. Engagement with regional brands in...

Maya Rahal • 11 July, 2013

Digital Advertising Social Networks Social Media

What tools do developers prefer when building a mobile app? [Infographic]

A recent study by VisionMobile revealed that 67% of mobile developers are below the “app poverty line” of $500 per app per...

Glen Dalakian II • 02 July, 2013

Developers Infographic

What are the 50 most valuable brands in the Arab world? [Infographic]

In the Arab world, the strongest brands seem to be those with a government backing. Of the top 50 brands, compiled in a study by Brand F...

Ahmed Gabr • 21 July, 2013

brands Infographic

Social media usage in the Middle East [Infographic]

Facebook is far and away the most popular social network in the Middle East, with 58 million users, around 18% of the total population of...

Ahmed Gabr • 16 June, 2013

Social Infographic Social Networks

Which OS Dominates the Arab Mobile Market? [Infographic]

Android continues to be the world's favorite operating system, accounting for 64% of smartphone sales in the first quarter of 2013. As of ...

Glen Dalakian II • 29 April, 2013

Infographic Mobile

12 Key Statistics on How Tunisians Use Social Media [Infographic]

Did you know that Tunisia is the second most connected country in Africa in terms of internet penetration rate? UM Digital Tunisie, a...

Aline Mayard • 28 April, 2013

Infographic Social Networks Facebook

How Reviews Convince Customers to Buy E-commerce Products [Infographic]

With Arab users often not trusting online payment, e-commerce platforms in some markets in the Middle East have struggling to move away...

Maya Rahal • 17 April, 2013

Reviews E-commerce

Regional

Does Appearance Affect Your Chance at Success in the Workplace? [Infographic]

83.4% of MENA respondents link appearance to success. It’s a startlingly high statistic, but respondents in Bayt.com’s recent poll of over ...

Lama Ataya • 28 March, 2013

Job Recruitment Programme Job Creation

13 Quick Stats about Internet Usage in the Middle East [Stats]

During the second day at Arabnet this year, Elie Aoun, the Regional Manager of research firm Ipsos shared a few statistics that...

Maya Rahal • 27 March, 2013

Arabnet

How Mobile is Changing Business [Infographic]

Starting this year, the number of mobile devices used to access the internet will overtake the number of desktop devices, for the first...

Wamda • 28 February, 2013

Mobile E-commerce

Payment Gateways in the Arab World: 2013 [Infographic]

If you're looking to startup an e-commerce company in the Middle East, here's our cheat sheet showing the availability and cost structure...

Wamda • 20 February, 2013

PayPal Payment Gateways E-commerce

E-Commerce in Lebanon: An Overview

This is the first in a new series on Wamda discussing e-commerce trends in countries across the Arab world. There is no doubt that...

Maya Rahal • 14 February, 2013

E-commerce

Regional

90% of Tech Startups Fail [Infographic]

A recent study by Allmand Law found that more than 90% of all tech startups fail. It’s a bleak statistic, but let’s take a look...

Glen Dalakian II • 07 February, 2013

Failure Infographic Mobile

Business Leaders Place Confidence in the Middle East Tech Sector [Report]

Business leaders in the Middle East and North Africa showed the largest increase in confidence in the technology sector in 2012,...

Nina Curley • 28 January, 2013

Ecosystem Infographic

An Anatomy of E-Commerce in the UAE [Infographic]

For e-commerce companies in the UAE, it's time to go mobile, reduce your prices, and advertise in the evening. These conclusions may...

Nina Curley • 21 January, 2013

E-commerce Infographic

Discover Digital Arabia Builds a Business with Infographics

Infographics and video imagery are clearly one of the hottest trends on the web, and Saudi-backed N2V is hardly one to...

Maya Rahal • 22 January, 2013

Arabic Content Digital Media Infographic

Facebook Use by Companies in the Middle East and North Africa [Infographic]

Those looking to advertise on Facebook will be interested in this new infographic from SocialBakers that reveals Facebook trends for c...

Ahmed Gabr • 06 January, 2013

Data Technology Social Networks

Weekly Wrap-Up: November 25-29

This week's posts were especially rich in legal advice whether it comes to setting up your business in Lebanon, or what it takes to boost...

Wamda • 29 November, 2012

Advice Angel Investment Arabic Content

A Look at Social Media Consumption in the Arab World [Infographic]

Discover Digital Arabia (DDA), in partnership with EffectiveMeasure and supported by N2V, published yesterday its latest infographic on...

Maya Rahal • 26 November, 2012

Infographic Social Media

Weekly Wrap-Up: November 04-08

This week, we set off with the first of our three Mix N' Mentor events. We're really excited as ALL events have completely sold out - and...

Wamda • 08 November, 2012

Aureos CoE Cards Conferences