The CAAS Middle East IT Industry Report 2025 is a one-of-a-kind report created exclusively by participating CIOs from across all Middle East countries. This unique report offers a specific and unparalleled foresight into the region, curated and analyzed by top CIOs, making it an invaluable resource you simply cannot afford to miss.

As the Middle East region region strive to transition into an AI-driven digital future, governments and businesses are actively rolling out AI and GenAI strategies. The focus is shifting from experimentation to scaled adoption and from proof of concept to proof of value. Investments in AI capabilities are set to accelerate across key areas, including infrastructure, platforms, foundation models, governance frameworks, data architectures, and upskilling initiatives.

The AI-driven digital economy of the future will require transformative changes in public and dedicated cloud architectures, a re-evaluation of cybersecurity, governance, and risk strategies, and increased investment in datacenter infrastructure capacity. This transition will create significant opportunities for tech vendors, suppliers, and service providers across the region. However, effectively capitalizing on these opportunities in 2025 and beyond will demand substantial enhancements to services portfolios, delivery models, and partner and ecosystem strategies.

The CAAS Middle East IT Industry Report 2025 captures these transformative trends and provides CIOs, governments, and businesses with the insights they need to navigate this rapidly evolving landscape. It is a must-read for anyone aiming to understand and thrive in the META region’s dynamic IT environment.