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Middle East Managed Services Market Report 2025 | Growth, Size, and Trends Forecast by 2033

The Middle East managed services market size was valued at USD 22.6 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach USD 79.0 Billion by 2033, exhibiting growth rate of 13.80% during 2025-2033.

By Jeffrey WilsonPublished 5 months ago 4 min read

Middle East Managed Services Market Overview

Market Size in 2024: USD 22.6 Billion

Market Size in 2033: USD 79.0 Billion

Market Growth Rate 2025-2033: 13.80%

According to IMARC Group's latest research publication, "Middle East Managed Services Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2025-2033", The Middle East managed services market size was valued at USD 22.6 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach USD 79.0 Billion by 2033, exhibiting growth rate of 13.80% during 2025-2033.

How AI is Reshaping the Future of Middle East Managed Services Market

  • AI-Powered Security Operations: Advanced AI algorithms detect and respond to cyber threats 75% faster than traditional methods, with UAE companies investing $1.6 billion in cybersecurity by 2027 to combat rising attacks.
  • Intelligent Infrastructure Management: AI-driven predictive maintenance reduces IT downtime by 45%, while Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 digital transformation projects demand smart infrastructure management for mega-projects like NEOM.
  • Automated Service Delivery: Machine learning automates routine IT tasks, enabling managed service providers to handle 3x more clients efficiently while reducing operational costs by 40% across the region.
  • Smart Cloud Optimization: AI algorithms optimize cloud resource allocation in real-time, helping organizations reduce cloud spending by 30% while maintaining performance levels for critical business applications.
  • Enhanced Compliance Monitoring: AI-powered compliance tools automatically monitor regulatory adherence 24/7, crucial for BFSI sectors handling sensitive data across 12 Middle Eastern countries with varying regulatory frameworks.

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Middle East Managed Services Market Trends & Drivers:

  • The Middle East managed services landscape is experiencing unprecedented transformation, driven by massive government digitization initiatives across the region. Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 program alone has allocated over $500 billion for digital infrastructure projects, creating enormous demand for managed IT services. The UAE's Digital Government Strategy targets 100% digital transformation of public services, while Qatar's National Vision 2030 emphasizes smart city development. These ambitious programs require specialized expertise in cloud migration, cybersecurity, and infrastructure management that local organizations often lack internally. Government-backed initiatives are also providing subsidies and incentives for SMEs to adopt managed services, with the UAE offering up to 50% funding support for digital transformation projects.
  • Cybersecurity threats are reaching alarming levels across the Middle East, forcing organizations to seek professional managed security services. In 2024, the region witnessed a 68% increase in cyberattacks, with Israel experiencing the highest targeting at 68.2%, followed by UAE at 8.5% and Saudi Arabia at 6.6%. DDoS attacks account for 73.2% of all incidents, primarily from hacktivist groups targeting government and public sector entities. This threat landscape has pushed cybersecurity spending beyond the $1 billion mark in 2024, with projections reaching $1.6 billion by 2027. Organizations are increasingly outsourcing their entire security operations to managed service providers who offer 24/7 monitoring, threat intelligence, and incident response capabilities that would be prohibitively expensive to maintain in-house.
  • The rapid adoption of IoT and smart technologies is creating complex IT environments that demand specialized management expertise. The Middle East IoT market is generating $11.96 billion in revenue with expectations of 10.39% growth, translating to millions of connected devices requiring monitoring, maintenance, and security management. Smart city projects like NEOM in Saudi Arabia, featuring 1.5 million sensors, demonstrate the scale of complexity that managed service providers must handle. Additionally, the region's focus on AI implementation, with Saudi Arabia's AI spending reaching $720 million in 2024 and projected to hit $1.9 billion by 2027, is driving demand for specialized AI infrastructure management and optimization services.

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Middle East Managed Services Industry Segmentation:

The report has segmented the market into the following categories:

Type Insights:

  • Managed Infrastructure
  • Managed Data Center
  • Managed Security
  • Managed Communications
  • Managed Network
  • Managed Mobility

Deployment Mode Insights:

  • On-premises
  • Cloud-based

Enterprise Size Insights:

  • Large Enterprises
  • Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

End Use Insights:

  • IT and Telecommunication
  • BFSI
  • Healthcare
  • Entertainment and Media
  • Retail
  • Manufacturing
  • Government
  • Others

Breakup by Region:

  • Saudi Arabia
  • Turkey
  • Israel
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Qatar
  • Kuwait
  • Oman
  • Jordan
  • Bahrain
  • Others

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players including major global managed service providers, regional technology companies, and government-backed digital transformation partners.

Recent News and Developments in Middle East Managed Services Market

  • January 2025: Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund launched a $2 billion managed services initiative to support Vision 2030 digital transformation, partnering with global providers to establish local service delivery centers and train 15,000 IT professionals.
  • February 2025: UAE's Digital Government Authority signed multi-billion dollar contracts with leading managed service providers to implement zero-trust security architecture across all government entities, targeting 100% cloud migration by 2026.
  • March 2025: Qatar announced its National Managed Services Framework, allocating $800 million to establish sovereign cloud infrastructure with locally-based managed service providers, reducing dependency on international providers by 60%.

Note: If you require specific details, data, or insights that are not currently included in the scope of this report, we are happy to accommodate your request. As part of our customization service, we will gather and provide the additional information you need, tailored to your specific requirements. Please let us know your exact needs, and we will ensure the report is updated accordingly to meet your expectations.

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IMARC Group is a global management consulting firm that helps the world's most ambitious changemakers to create a lasting impact. The company provide a comprehensive suite of market entry and expansion services. IMARC offerings include thorough market assessment, feasibility studies, company incorporation assistance, factory setup support, regulatory approvals and licensing navigation, branding, marketing and sales strategies, competitive landscape and benchmarking analyses, pricing and cost research, and procurement research.

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About the Creator

Jeffrey Wilson

Hello, I’m Jeffrey Wilson, a market research specialist with over 9 years of experience in uncovering consumer insights and driving data-backed strategies.

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