Key Internet characteristics and e‐commerce issues in Arab countries

Most Arab countries still have a long way to cover before being able to fully realize the benefits of the Internet, and some of the critical challenges facing the diffusion of the internet and its applications in Arab countries are brought to the attention of policy makers.

Abstract

This study describes the state of the Internet in Arab countries. It reports certain Internet characteristics and e‐commerce issues in the region and brings some of the critical challenges facing the diffusion of the Internet and its applications in Arab countries to the attention of policy makers in these nations. Overall, the review reveals that most Arab countries still have a long way to cover before being able to fully realize the benefits of the Internet.