The latest forecasts from “Gartner” revealed that IT spending in the Middle East and North Africa is expected to reach USD 169 billion in 2026, representing a growth of 8.9 percent compared to 2025, where spending is projected to hit USD 155.2 billion.
Spending in this sector will rise from USD 9.5 billion in 2025 to USD 13 billion in 2026, marking a 37.3 percent increase, compared to 69.3 percent in the previous year.
“Gartner” also projected that IT services spending will grow from USD 34.1 billion in 2025 to USD 36.9 billion in 2026, a rise of 8.3 percent.
Source (Al-Khaleej UAE Newspaper, Edited)
