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Future Growth Potential of the ICT Market Enhanced by Digital Transformation, 5G, and AI
11-May-2021
South Asia, Middle East & North Africa
Market Research
PB97-01-00-00-00
IT04323-SA-MT_25427
This research service analyzes the Middle East ICT market. It provides key highlights for 2020 as well as a future outlook till 2025. By industry, the market is segmented into telecommunications and information technology (IT). Major market drivers and restraints are discussed, along with important technology traits. The report also covers the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the market. Revenue is provided for the base year (2020), as well as the forecast period, which runs through 2025. The ICT market in the Middle East, after recovery from the pandemic, is expected to witness growth over the forecast period, mainly driven by the government’s digital transformation initiatives and enterprises’ acceptance of disruptive technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI). In addition, operators are focussed on the development of an enterprise-centric or application-specific service portfolio to monetize 5G network investments, whereas cloud computing and data centers, AI, cybersecurity, and virtual conversational platforms are important trends in the IT ecosystem. The research also provides insights on global Mega Trends, including virtual reality, blockchain, industrial robots, 3D printing, and augmented reality (AR).
With the emphasis on reducing dependency on the oil industry, several Middle Eastern countries are formulating strategies to boost the contribution of the ICT market to the GDP. Governments and enterprises have embraced various disruptive technologies as part of their digital transformation initiatives to drive market growth. The proliferation of 5G services and their significance across several enterprise applications and industry verticals will promote market expansion over the forecast period.
Author: Shibapriya Saha
Why Is It Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top Strategic Imperatives on ICT Industry
The Impact of the Top Strategic Imperatives on ICT Industry (continued)
Strategic Imperatives for Success and Growth
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
Sector Growth Expectations
Middle East ICT Industry Key Findings
Middle East ICT Market Key Highlights, 2020
Key Technology Trends in Middle East ICT Market, 2020
Key Technology Trends in Middle East ICT Market, 2020 (continued)
Global Mega Technology Trends in the ICT Market, 2020
Global Mega Technology Trends in the ICT Market, 2020 (continued)
ICT Market Outlook for Middle East, 2021
Revenue Forecast
Percent Revenue Forecast by Industry
Revenue Forecast by Industry and Industry Sub-Segments
Revenue Forecast by Country
COVID-19 Impact on World GDP Growth
Global Growth Scenario Analysis—Assumptions
World GDP Growth Under Differing Scenarios
COVID-19 Impact on Key Regions
Recovery Scenarios—Shape of the Recovery Curve
2008–2020 Global Historic GDP Growth
Top 5 2021 Global Economic Predictions
2021 Growth Opportunities—Top 3 Opportunities by Region
2021 Regional Trends—GDP Growth, Risks, and Policy Direction
Government Response to COVID-19 in the GCC Countries
COVID-19 Industry Mortality Matrix for the GCC countries
Industries in the GCC Experiencing Growth Despite the COVID-19 Pandemic
Impact on Revenue of the ICT Industry
Challenges Faced by the ICT Industry in the GCC due to COVID-19
Growth Opportunities Critical for Future Success in the Light of COVID-19
Disruptive Technologies in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Companies’ Responses to Challenges
COVID-19 Pandemic Strategies—Respond, Recover, and Thrive
Key Technology Trends, 2020 to 2025
5G
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Cybersecurity, Compliance, and Regulations
eSports and Gaming
Industry and Technology Convergence
Key Growth Opportunities—5G
Key Growth Opportunities—IoT
Key Growth Opportunities—AI
Key Growth Opportunities—Cybersecurity
Key Growth Opportunities—Gaming & eSports
Growth Drivers for the ICT Industry in Middle East
Growth Driver Analysis for Middle East ICT Market
Growth Driver Analysis for Middle East ICT Market (continued)
Growth Restraints for the ICT Industry
Growth Restraint Analysis for Middle East ICT Market
Key Challenges of the IT Supplier Ecosystem
Growth Opportunities in Iraq
Growth Opportunities in Oman
Growth Opportunities in Egypt
Growth Opportunities in Israel
Growth Opportunities in Qatar
Key Conclusions
Your Next Steps
Why Frost, Why Now?
List of Exhibits
List of Exhibits (continued)
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| Author | Shibapriya Saha |
| Industries | Information Technology |
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