Market Share of GCC ICT Industry
The GCC ICT Market is fragmented. The significant factors governing this force are a sustainable competitive advantage through innovation, levels of market penetration, barriers to exit, power of competitive strategy, and firm concentration ratio. Some prominent market players include Google LLC (Alphabet Inc.), IBM Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, HP Inc., and SAP SE.
- November 2023 - Google Cloud announced the opening of its new cloud region in Dammam, bringing high-performance, low-latency Google Cloud platform services to customers of all sizes, from public sector organizations and large businesses to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. Investment in the Middle East’s technology landscape reflects the company’s growing presence in the region and its commitment to supporting the realization of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals.
- November 2023 - Saudi Arabia’s STC Group, primarily owned by the Public Investment Fund, declared the expansion of its strategic partnership with the global tech giant Microsoft. To advance innovation throughout the kingdom, the companies would unite with the aim of deploying various advanced technology solutions that would further enhance the digitalization journey of organizations throughout several industries in Saudi Arabia.
GCC ICT Market Leaders
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Google LLC (Alphabet Inc.)
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IBM Corporation
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Microsoft Corporation
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HP Inc.
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SAP SE
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order