Number of mobile subscriptions in UAE 2020-2024, by month

As of May 2024, there were approximately *** mobile subscriptions per 100 inhabitants in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The total number of active mobile subscriptions in the UAE reached around **** million subscriptions during this period with the majority being prepaid connections. 

UAE telecommunication trends

  In the previous two decades, the UAE's digital landscape has seen a full makeover. By providing a conducive atmosphere for digital innovators, the country has become the most digital-friendly country in the Middle East. The UAE ranks first among other countries in terms of internet usage, and COVID-19 has only bolstered usage. The number of mobile cellular subscriptions in the country exceeded **** million in 2019. The number of mobile broadband subscriptions in the UAE was expected to exceed ** million by 2025.

IT industry during COVID-19 in MENA

COVID-19 resulted in the suspension or cancellation of IT projects throughout the MENA area. As the region's situation improves and businesses recognize the full benefits of a strong digital ecosystem, IT spending will likely return to pre-pandemic levels in 2021. In 2020, the MENA region's cloud management and security services markets are estimated to be worth *** million U.S. dollars. During the COVID-19 outbreak of 2020, which resulted in lockdowns and the shutdown of shops, restaurants, and supermarkets, people were more inclined to use online options for shopping, communication, and remote working. Every country in the region, particularly Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait, has experienced a considerable increase in the use of mobile applications. Spending on communication services in the information technology sector in the region is expected to reach *** billion U.S. dollars in 2022.