It is impossible to address the low number of Arabic web pages on the Internet (which constitute less than 1% of all web sites) or the low numbers of Arabic users without first discussing the way freedom of expression and the right to circulate information is governed in the Arab world. This issue must be addressed the state of communications infrastructure, the content of Arabic websites, and the attractiveness of these Arabic websites to Arabic visitors.

     It is also important to consider the In addition to the extent of the interest in developing the infrastructure of the communications networks, and the content of the Arabic web pages, and to what extent they are successful in meeting the needs of their visitors.

      It is not only widespread illiteracy and poverty of the Arab world that cause to the lack of both Arabic websites and Arabic Internet users. High prices for Internet connections and phone calls are also at fault.

      The majority of the Arab governments are ambivalent towards the Internet. From the governments' point of view, the disadvantages of the Internet stem from its very advantages. This attitude has affected the growth, or the lack thereof, of the Internet in the region.

      The successful experience some gulf states like Kuwait, the Emirates and Qatar had with Internet use, in spite of some negative effects, slowly led other states to imitate them.

      The severe tone that might appear in some parts of this study affirms the rejection of the disrespect of the freedom of expression on the Internet in the Arab region, and to declare the great concern about the fact that the Arab region is the worst world's region in terms of connectivity to the Internet, despite the availability of the human and financial resources which could help in improving the situation of the Internet in the Arab world.

Our recommendations for Arab governments follow. First, Concerning the Development of Information and Communications Technology:

1. Provide Internet connection service and decrease the price of this service, focusing especially on rural and less accessible areas.

2. Increasing the portion of the state's budget allocated for the infrastructure of the ICT sector. Currently, investments in this field do not exceed 0.05% of the total national income in the region. Governments should encourage investment in the realm of technology in general and the realm of ICT in particular.

3. Computer education should be provide in all schools and universities. Educational curriculums should be continuously updated and computers made available for a reasonable price suitable with income levels.

4. Encourage the growth of the software and communications industry, creating more beneficial economic and tax policies to govern them and decreasing tariffs that concern them.

5. Establish specialized technical centers that can mentor talented youth in this field, sponsor them, and ultimately benefiting from their enhanced abilities.

6. Development e-government capabilities. Encourage citizens to engage with e-government through media outreach. Provide more information on economic, social, cultural and educational activities.

7. Free the communication sector in the Arab states. It is necessary to put in place an organized legal frame that can create an atmosphere of competition that encourages investment and offers users high quality service for lower prices.

Secondly, in regard to the protection of the freedom of expression and the right to circulate information:

1. Adhere to the principals of freedom of expression and the freedom to circulate information. These should be unbreakable rules that cannot be violated by any form. The only body capable of place a ban or block on a website should be the judiciary.

2. Organize specialized training courses for judges, who are responsible for deciding in Internet-related disputes on subjects like publishing on the Internet, e-signatures, and intellectual property rights.

3. Persons charged in cases related to the Internet must not be referred to exceptional courts 4. Amend the current laws to remove those articles that could be interpreted to limit the freedom of expression or to support freedom-negating punishments. Pass new legislations suitable for the new age of technology and Internet.

5. Proxy censorship should be optional and operated only by the users themselves. Provide information to users on hos they can obtain programs for free or low prices that can filter websites that should not be visited by the users' children

6. Give Internet public centers and cafes the required freedom. Encourage the growth of such establishments by providing tax incentives and decreasing the difficulties involved in obtaining licenses.

Third, in regard to the Private sector and ISPs:

1. Respect the privacy of users and their data, do not engage in the traffic of personal information or any other practices that would violate users' privacy.

2. Decrease prices of Internet services like web design and site hosting. This will help encourage more citizens to interact with the Internet

Fourth, Recommendations for the International Telecommunications Union (ITU)

1- The ITU should provide Arab states with aid in developing human resources by organizing training courses and sessions and provide grants that can help companies in this field develop.

2- Encourage exhibitions to be held under ITU auspices in the field of information and telecommunications in the Arab region. These exhibition should both keep up with rapid developments and encourage the private sector to invest.

General recommendations
     There should be more interest in developing content on Arabic website. The content of websites is an essential factor in attracting an audience.

     Also, as high speed internet connections like DSL services are rare in the Arab world, websites should streamline their content so as to allow for faster download times.