Middle East Media on the Move

An emerging growth industry in a pivotal region

Across much of the world, the media sector is facing unprecedented challenges. Newspaper readership is on the decline. Advertising revenues and consumer spending have been hit hard by the recession. The Internet is seen as a threat by the traditional media. But one region stands out in contrast—the Middle East. Across the Arab world, increasing disposable income for entertainment, an improving regulatory environment, and a burgeoning youth population that is open to new technology are providing opportunities for dynamic growth.