MENA IT Spending to Reach $169bn in 2026

MENA IT spending to reach $169bn in 2026

RIYADH: Information technology spending in the Middle East and North Africa region is forecast to reach $169 billion in 2026, marking an 8.9 percent increase from 2025, according to the latest projections from Gartner. The surge is driven by accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence, intelligent automation, and AI-optimized infrastructure upgrades, as organizations

Middle East IT spending to increase almost 9% next year

Growth in data center systems spending in Mena is expected to remain strong in 2026, though the pace will ease compared to 2025. Spending is projected to increase 37.3 per cent in 2026

MENA IT Spending Projected to Hit $169B by 2026

Gartner, a global research and advisory firm, has forecast that MENA IT spending will reach US$169 billion in 2026. This marks an 8.9 percent increase over 2025, reflecting strong momentum across the Middle East and North Africa region. Mim Burt, Practice Vice President at Gartner, revealed that the MENA region is rapidly emerging as a global technology hub. She noted that GCC countries are leveraging advanced infrastructure and forward-thinking…

AI and data centre investments to drive IT spending in MENA in 2026

Spending on data centres is set to leap 37.3% in 2026, far outpacing every other category. Demand for next-gen data centres is surging as organisations rush to adopt generative AI and machine learning, both of which require massive processing capability. IT spending across the Middle East and North Africa is on track for remarkable growth, with forecasts suggesting the region will reach $169 billion in total spending in 2026—an 8.9 per cent jump…

MENA IT spending to hit $169bln in 2026

CIOs in the region are making strategic investments in artificial intelligence, intelligent automation, multi-cloud strategies, enhanced cybersecurity, and workforce upskilling

MENA IT spending to reach $169 billion in 2026, Gartner forecasts | CXO Insight Middle East

IT spending in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is projected to total $169 billion in 2026, an increase of 8.9% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “The MENA region is rapidly emerging as a global tech powerhouse, with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leveraging its stability, infrastructure and forward-looking policies to attract global partners and build digital skills that empower innovation and support resilient …