Arab Advisors Group

What Arab Advisors Group does

Arab Advisors Group is a privately held, Amman-headquartered market research and consulting firm founded in 2001 that delivers analysis, forecasts, and benchmarking across telecommunications, media, and technology sectors in 19 MENA markets. The firm operates a multi-revenue model anchored by annual strategic research subscriptions covering telecom and media verticals, supplemented by individual report sales priced US$3,000-US$7,000, bespoke custom consulting engagements, and a long-running events business including the 5G Summit and VIP dinners sponsored by major telecom operators and technology vendors. Its core proprietary assets are a 6,100+ report library spanning 25+ years, standardized country indicators with 5-year historical and projection data, recurring 4G/5G price trackers across the region, and monthly social-media campaign monitoring across 40+ operators in 14 countries; these databases, combined with survey and qualitative research methodologies, underpin a 1,000+ client base across telecom operators, technology vendors, fintech firms, regulators, and investors. The 2016 strategic investment and Dubai office expansion broadened its GCC reach, and leadership transitioned in July 2024 when Hiba Rabadi was appointed Managing Director.

Name

Arab Advisors Group

Legal name

Arab Advisors Group

Website

https://arabadvisors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arab Advisors Group is a privately held Amman-headquartered market research and consulting firm providing subscriptions, individual reports, custom consulting, and industry events covering telecommunications, media, and technology across 19 MENA markets for telecom operators, technology vendors, fintech firms, regulators, and investors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Amman

HQ country

Jordan

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Annual Strategic Research Service Subscriptions: Annual subscription providing access to periodic telecoms and media research reports, country indicators, industry trends reports, 4G and 5G price trackers, monthly telecom campaigns analysis, and 30 hours of one-to-one analyst interaction. Covers 19 Arab countries including Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, UAE and Yemen.
2. Individual Research Reports: Sale of individual market research reports covering specific topics such as super apps, 5G analysis, fintech, cybersecurity, media consumption, and other telecom/media verticals. Reports priced from US$ 3,000 to US$ 7,000 each depending on scope and depth.
3. Custom Consulting Services: Bespoke consulting projects including qualitative and quantitative market research, survey design and execution, industry analysis, and strategic advisory services tailored to specific client requirements. Pricing varies by project scope.
4. Conference and Event Services: Revenue from organizing regional conferences (5G Summit, Media and Telecoms Convergence Conference, VIP dinners) including sponsorship packages, attendee fees, and networking event hosting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Arab Advisors Group provides market research, analysis, and forecasts for the telecommunications, media, and technology sectors across 19 MENA markets. The company sells annual subscription-based Strategic Research Services (Communications and Media), individual research reports, custom consulting engagements, and hosts industry conferences. Its core output is data-driven intelligence products, benchmarking databases, and tailored advisory services for telecom operators, technology vendors, fintech firms, regulators, and investors.

Product overview

Arab Advisors Group provides a comprehensive portfolio of market research and consulting services focused on the MENA region's telecommunications, media, and technology sectors. The company operates on a subscription model (Strategic Research Services covering Communications and Media), individual report sales, custom consulting engagements, and organizes industry events. The Communications Strategic Research Service covers 19 Arab countries with country indicators, industry trends reports, 4G/5G price trackers, and telecom social media campaigns tracking. The Media Strategic Research Service provides analysis of media markets including Satellite TV, Pay TV, and Radio. Individual reports cover specialized topics like super apps, mobile financial services, cybersecurity, AI, and 5G. The company also conducts custom consulting projects and organizes annual conferences and summits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Communications Strategic Research Service Annual subscription service covering 19 Arab countries with country indicators and projections tables, industry trends reports, 4G and 5G price trackers, monthly telecom social media campaigns tracking, 24/7 online database access, and 30 hours of one-to-one analyst interaction. Designed for telecom operators, technology vendors, fintech firms, and investors.
• Media Strategic Research Service Annual subscription delivering analytical research reports on the Arab World's media industries covering satellite TV, pay TV, internet TV, digital entertainment, radio markets, and OTT trends. Includes 30 hours of analyst interaction and database access. Designed for media companies, advertisers, and content providers.
• Custom Consulting Bespoke consulting projects including qualitative and quantitative market research, survey design and execution, industry analysis, and strategic advisory services tailored to specific client requirements. Pricing varies by project scope.
• Research Reports Individual market research reports covering specific topics such as super apps, 5G analysis, fintech, cybersecurity, AI, ISP licensing, media consumption, and FTTH. Prices range from US$3,000 to US$7,000 per report.
• Survey Reports Survey-based research reports providing quantitative data on consumer behavior, media consumption (radio, satellite TV), cryptocurrency adoption, and market trends across Arab countries.
• Arab Advisors Group Industry Events Annual regional conferences and VIP dinners covering telecommunications, media, and technology markets, including the 5G Summit (since 2004), Media and Telecoms Convergence Conference, and VIP dinners. Generates revenue through sponsorship packages and attendee participation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Research covering 40+ telecom operators across 14 Arab countries for social media campaign analysis
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Rakuten SymphonyflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025VIP Dinner Partner for Rakuten Symphony VIP Dinner 2025. Rakuten Group Head of Global Corporate Communications Mr. Mark Mowbray provided testimonial praising event organization, audience selection, and logistics.
• Orange JordancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 June 2023Local Telecom Partner for Arab Advisors Group's 5G Summit 2023. Orange Jordan CEO Philippe Mansour participated as keynote speaker and panelist. Company served as telecom sponsor for the summit.
• NokiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 June 2023VIP Dinner Partner and panel sponsor for 5G Summit 2023. Nokia executives (Noman Waheed, CTO Middle East Mobile Networks; Moder Alzoubi, Head of Business Development Middle East) participated as speakers and presenters. Zoran Lazarevic, CTO Middle East & Africa at Ericsson, also spoke at the event.
• EricssoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 June 20235G Summit 2023 speaker and panel participant. Zoran Lazarevic, CTO Middle East & Africa, presented on 5G energy efficiency and monetization potential.
• GoogleminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 June 2023Majed Al Amine, Global Head of Google's 5G Solutions and Cross Technology Market Lead, presented at 5G Summit 2023 on monetizing 5G advancement. Mandiant (now part of Google Cloud) sponsored 5G Challenges and Opportunities panel.
• GSMAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 June 2023Jawad Abbassi, Head of MENA at GSMA, presented at 5G Summit 2023 on industry developments.
• Royal Scientific SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 June 2023Her Royal Highness Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, President of Royal Scientific Society, delivered inaugural speech at 5G Summit 2023 under her patronage.
• Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship (Jordan)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 June 2023Minister H.E Ahmad Hanandeh participated as panelist in 5G for Better Future panel discussing 5G impact on sustainable development, economic growth, and digital inclusion.
• BoingominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 June 2023Dr. Nart Bajj, VP Wireless Access Network at Boingo, participated as panelist in 5G Business Case panel.
• TASC TowersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 June 2023Iyad Mazhar, Founder & CEO of TASC Towers, presented at 5G Summit 2023. Thaer Abu Sneineh, Commercial Director, participated as panelist.
• GlobitelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSamer Halawa, President of Globitel, attended and sponsored the Media and Telecoms Convergence Conference. Provided positive testimonial on event organization.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Frost & Sullivan:
• IDC (International Data Corporation): Global ICT market intelligence firm with a long-established MENA presence covering telecom operators, vendors, and enterprise buyers. Competes with Arab Advisors on telecom/media research but operates at much greater scale and broader geographic reach, serving similar telecom operator buyers.
• Gartner: Global IT and telecom research and advisory powerhouse with broad enterprise and operator coverage. While not MENA-specialized, Gartner competes for telecom operator and vendor research budgets that Arab Advisors targets.

Direct peers

• GSMA Intelligence: Telecom-specific research arm of the GSMA, providing mobile operator data, forecasts, and analysis globally with strong MENA coverage. Directly competes for the same operator benchmarking and strategy research budgets as Arab Advisors, particularly among MENA telecom groups.
• Omdia (formerly Ovum): Global research firm focused on telecom, media, and digital infrastructure, producing subscription research and analyst advisory services. Directly competes with Arab Advisors in telecom/media subscription research and serves overlapping operator and vendor buyers.
• Delta Partners: Telecom, media, and digital-focused strategy consulting firm headquartered in Dubai with deep MENA operator relationships. Competes directly for operator strategy and consulting engagements and shares the same MENA operator buyer base as Arab Advisors.
• Strategy Analytics (TechInsights): Telecom, media, and consumer electronics research firm providing subscription services and custom consulting. Overlaps with Arab Advisors on telecom operator research, pricing trackers, and consumer media consumption analysis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ArabAdvisors/videos
• Xx.com/ArabAdvisors
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arab-advisors-group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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