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All GCC countries have over 90% internet penetration rate

January 08, 2023

All GCC countries have over 90% internet penetration rate

UAE and Oman have the highest internet and smartphone penetration rates of over 90%. Generally, countries with the highest internet and smartphone penetration rates will have the best rates for fintech adoption. For this reason, the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Israel and Jordan all have strong fintech and startup ecosystems.

Shaping The Future of Fintech

In this report, we take a look at the attractiveness of each of the 19 MENA countries in terms of fintech and identify the top 5 hot spots for fintech activity in the region today.

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