A new report, entitled “Privatization Levels in Arab Cellular Markets” was released by the Arab Advisors Group analyzing the ownership structure and revenues of all cellular operators in fifteen Arab countries. The analysis aimed at examining the "actual" level of privatization and state ownership in each country measured by the proportionate share of each operator of total cellular market revenues. The analysis revealed that the Palestinian, Syrian and Kuwaiti cellular markets are the most privatized markets.
The Arab Advisors Group has analyzed the ownership structure and revenues of forty cellular operators in the region. This was intended to shed a light on the actual level of privatization and state ownership in each country measured by the proportionate share of total cellular revenues for the first six months of 2012.The proportionate revenue share was calculated by multiplying each operator’s share of total revenues by the percentage shares owned by government, public sector institutions, local private sector and foreigners in the country.
“The proportionate share of cellular revenue was calculated by multiplying each operator’s share of total cellular revenues by the percentage shares owned by government, public sector institutions, local private sector and foreigners in the country." Ms. Yasmine ElGharaibeh, Arab Advisors Research Analyst commented.
"The analysis revealed that private sector in Palestine and Syria has the highest proportionate share of cellular revenues, while the public sector had the highest share of cellular revenues in Saudi Arabia. Finally, in terms of foreign ownership proportionate share of cellular revenues, Jordan had the highest share (86%), followed by Sudan, Egypt, and Bahrain.” Ms. El Gharaibeh added.
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