Gulf Mobile Networks 2026: Qatar and UAE Lead Peak-Hour Performance as Saudi Networks Face Capacity Pressure

Qatar and the UAE have emerged as the strongest Gulf mobile markets for maintaining network performance during busy hours, while Saudi Arabia faces greater peak-time capacity pressure, according to an Ookla analysis of mobile network congestion. GSMA report on spectrum demands in MENA Gulf telecom operators have built some of the fastest mobile networks globally, supported by extensive 5G deployment, premium mid-band spectrum, massive MIMO, carrier aggregation and growing adoption of 5G Standalo