Arabs lag in Internet use
The Arab world has yet to ride the wave of one of the most profound technological phenomena in the history of humankind - the Internet. It has still not grasped in its totality the idea of being empowered by the digital age that thrives on accessibility to information.
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The Arab world has yet to ride the wave of one of the most profound technological phenomena in the history of humankind - the Internet. It has still not grasped in its totality the idea of being empowered by the digital age that thrives on accessibility to information.
INTERNET PENETRATION IN THE ARAB WORLD
COUNTRY
USERS (%)
UAE
31
Bahrain
11
Qatar
9.75
Lebanon
8.38
Kuwait
8.08
Jordan
5
Oman
3.55
Tunisia
3
Saudi Arabia
2.5
Egypt
0.81
Morocco
0.72
Syria
0.19
Yemen
0.08
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Revolution
Saudis lead the table
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