Middle East and Africa IT Services Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Middle East and Africa IT Services Market is segmented by Type (IT Consulting & Implementation, IT Outsourcing, Business Process Outsourcing), End-user (Manufacturing, Government, BFSI, Healthcare, Retail & Consumer Goods, Logistics), and Country (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, and Rest of MEA). The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD million) for all the above segments.

Middle East and Africa IT Services Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

MEA IT Services Market Size

View Global Report
Middle East and Africa IT Services Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Historical Data Period 2019 - 2023
CAGR 5.00 %
Market Concentration High

Major Players

Middle East and Africa IT Services Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Compare market size and growth of Middle East and Africa IT Services Market with other markets in Technology, Media and Telecom Industry

Automation

Digital Commerce

Electronics

Information Technology

Media and Entertainment

Security & Surveillance

MEA IT Services Market Analysis

The Middle East and Africa IT Services Market is expected to register a CAGR of 5% during the forecast period.

  • The government agencies and private players in the market are focused on increasing infrastructure developments, such as smart city and data center construction, which would drive the growth of the IT services market over the next five years. For Instance, MCIT (The Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology) plans to invest USD 18 billion to build a network of large-scale data centers across Saudi Arabia.
  • The increasing adoption of cloud services in the healthcare sector for real-time patient health monitoring would create new growth opportunities for the IT services market. For Instance, with the help of VMware's multi-cloud solutions, healthcare providers will gain the agility to expand, develop, and launch new services to improve healthcare provision. Such initiatives in the healthcare sector would drive more demand for the IT services market across the healthcare sector.
  • Key players in the IT services market are focused on expanding their businesses and strengthening their market positions through collaborations and partnerships. For Instance, Microsoft extended its partnership with the African Development Bank to support Africa's youth entrepreneurs under the bank's Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Banks (YEIB) initiative.
  • In the post-COVID-19 situation, hybrid cloud-based services are increasingly being adopted in the Middle East and Africa. For instance, VMware Cloud is now available in AWS Africa (Cape Town) Region. With VMware Cloud on AWS, customers across Africa can run workloads across VMware vSphere-based hybrid cloud environments with optimized access to Amazon Web Services.
  • During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, people were struck in homes and shifted to contactless payment mode via smart devices. Post-COVID-19, the adoption of digital payment is growing, and the key players in the market are developing new solutions for the digital payment market. For Instance, Alphabet Inc launched its new digital payment Google Wallet in South Africa. Such initiatives across end-user industries would create more demand for the IT services market.

MEA IT Services Industry Overview

The Middle East and Africa IT services market is highly competitive. Key players in the market, such as Google, Amazon, Microsoft Corporation, IBM, and Tata Consultancy Services, dominate the market in terms of market share. Moreover, the variables are involved in various mergers and acquisitions and product innovation, among others, to gain a competitive edge over others.

In May 2022, Saudi Telecom Group teamed up with the Alibaba Group to establish a cloud computing venture by investing USD 238 Million.

In June 2022, ZainTech entered into a partnership agreement with Tunstall Healthcare to offer remote patient monitoring (RPM) services to healthcare providers across the Middle East and North Africa.

MEA IT Services Market Leaders

  1. Google

  2. Amazon

  3. Microsoft Corporation

  4. IBM

  5. Tata Consultancy Services

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Screenshot 2022-12-08 183643.png
Need More Details on Market Players and Competiters?
Download PDF

MEA IT Services Market News

  • July 2022: VMware multi-cloud solutions were deployed by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health (MoH) to digitally transform the country's public healthcare sector.
  • October 2022: Google, in its plan to build its cloud services across Africa, invested USD 1 billion.
  • November 2022: AWS Storage Gateway expanded its availability to the Middle East (UAE) Region allowing users to create and manage hybrid cloud storage for on-premises workloads.
  • November 2022: G42 Cloud signed an agreement with SAP, supporting companies to accelerate their digital transformation using cloud technology.

MEA IT Services Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET INSIGHTS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
    • 4.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.2.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.2.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.4 Assessment of the Impact of COVID-19 on the market
  • 4.5 Regulatory Landscape

5. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 Acceleration of Digital Transformation Across Industries and Adoption of New Technologies
    • 5.1.2 Growing Emphasis on Leveraging the Core Competencies by Outsourcing Non-core Operations
  • 5.2 Market Restraints
    • 5.2.1 Data Security, Customization, and Data Migration

6. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 6.1 By Type
    • 6.1.1 IT Consulting and Implementation
    • 6.1.2 IT Outsourcing
    • 6.1.3 Business Process Outsourcing
    • 6.1.4 Other Types
  • 6.2 By End-user
    • 6.2.1 Manufacturing
    • 6.2.2 Government
    • 6.2.3 BFSI
    • 6.2.4 Healthcare
    • 6.2.5 Retail and Consumer Goods
    • 6.2.6 Logistics
    • 6.2.7 Other End-users
  • 6.3 By Country
    • 6.3.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 6.3.2 United Arab Emirates
    • 6.3.3 Qatar
    • 6.3.4 Kuwait
    • 6.3.5 South Africa
    • 6.3.6 Egypt
    • 6.3.7 Nigeria
    • 6.3.8 Rest of Middle East and Africa

7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 7.1 Company Profiles
    • 7.1.1 Alareeb ICT
    • 7.1.2 Infosys Limited
    • 7.1.3 Oracle
    • 7.1.4 IBM
    • 7.1.5 Tata Consultancy Services Limited
    • 7.1.6 Google
    • 7.1.7 Microsoft Corporation
    • 7.1.8 Wipro
    • 7.1.9 HCL Technologies
    • 7.1.10 Amazon
  • *List Not Exhaustive

8. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

9. FUTURE OUTLOOK OF THE MARKET

**Subject to Availability
You Can Purchase Parts Of This Report. Check Out Prices For Specific Sections
Get Price Break-up Now

MEA IT Services Industry Segmentation

The Middle East and Africa IT services leverage technology and business expertise to help organizations create, manage, and optimize information and business processes.

The Middle East and Africa IT Services Market is segmented by Type (IT Consulting & Implementation, IT Outsourcing, Business Process Outsourcing), End-user (Manufacturing, Government, BFSI, Healthcare, Retail & Consumer Goods, Logistics), and Country (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, and Rest of MEA).

The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD million) for all the above segments.

By Type IT Consulting and Implementation
IT Outsourcing
Business Process Outsourcing
Other Types
By End-user Manufacturing
Government
BFSI
Healthcare
Retail and Consumer Goods
Logistics
Other End-users
By Country Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
Qatar
Kuwait
South Africa
Egypt
Nigeria
Rest of Middle East and Africa
Need A Different Region or Segment?
Customize Now

MEA IT Services Market Research FAQs

What is the current Middle East and Africa IT Services Market size?

The Middle East and Africa IT Services Market is projected to register a CAGR of 5% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in Middle East and Africa IT Services Market?

Google, Amazon, Microsoft Corporation, IBM and Tata Consultancy Services are the major companies operating in the Middle East and Africa IT Services Market.

What years does this Middle East and Africa IT Services Market cover?

The report covers the Middle East and Africa IT Services Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Middle East and Africa IT Services Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Middle East and Africa IT Services Industry Report

The Middle East and Africa IT Services Market is a dynamic and evolving sector, segmented by type into IT consulting and implementation, IT outsourcing, and business process outsourcing. The market is further categorized by end-users including manufacturing, government, BFSI, healthcare, retail and consumer goods, and logistics. Countries covered in this analysis include Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, and the rest of MEA.

Industry analysis reveals a robust growth rate, driven by increasing demand for advanced IT solutions across various sectors. The market data indicates a positive industry outlook with significant market growth expected in the coming years. Industry reports highlight key market leaders and their strategies, contributing to the overall market value.

The market forecast suggests continued expansion, supported by detailed market segmentation and industry trends. Industry research and industry information underscore the importance of technological advancements and their impact on market predictions. Market review and market overview provide a comprehensive understanding of the current market structure and future opportunities.

Industry statistics and industry size are essential for understanding the market dynamics, while industry sales figures offer insights into revenue generation. Report examples and report PDFs are available for further reference, providing in-depth analysis and market insights. Research companies play a crucial role in compiling this valuable market information, ensuring accurate and up-to-date data for stakeholders.