Market Trends of Middle East Satellite Communications Industry
Network Operation Center (NOC) is to Witness the Growth
- A network operations center (NOC) is one or more sites from which network monitoring and control, or network management, over a computer, telecommunications, or satellite network is exercised. Large volumes of voice and video data and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance data are processed in satellite network environments. With enhanced infrastructure, many organizations benefit from better administration and on-demand reporting. With their monitoring capabilities, NOCs help reduce undesirable alerts and alert fatigue.
- As new technologies, like 5G, the Internet of Things (IoT), and edge computing are adopted in the Middle East, deepening complexity defines the future of NOCs. As businesses advance toward cloud-based services and adopt the latest, most innovative technologies, network management must be just as agile, keep pace, and maintain best practices. The NOC is expected to become even more flexible and versatile, to work at its full potential and deliver results, and seamlessly modernize to reflect new, progressive capabilities.
- Further, the growing expansions through collaborations in the region are analyzed to contribute to the market growth rate during the forecast period. For instance, in September 2023, First Tech Web Company Limited, a joint venture between OneWeb, a satellite service provider, and TONOMUS, the tech company powering the ecosystem of cognitive technologies at NEOM – has appointed Albabtain LeBlanc, a Saudi Arabian construction company, to develop a satellite station in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
- By providing a consistent, fast broadband connection to people and businesses that are unserved or under-resourced throughout the Middle East regions, this station forms part of joint ventures’ ground infrastructure, which seeks to support the objective of addressing the Digital Divide between Saudi Arabia and the wider MENA region. With Albabtain LeBlanc joining the OneWeb roster for partners across the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and Asia, this station is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2023.
- Overall, the growth of the Network Operation Center (NOC) in the Middle East satellite communications market is primarily driven by several key factors that contribute to the increasing demand for efficient and reliable communication solutions across the region.
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Land Segment to Witness the Growth
- The land platform segment refers to satellite communication solutions and services specifically designed for terrestrial operations and communication requirements on land. Land platform solutions in satellite communications are developed to facilitate seamless connectivity, reliable data transmission, and efficient communication services for fixed terrestrial locations, remote sites, and terrestrial infrastructure, thereby enabling users to establish robust and dependable communication links, access critical data, and ensure continuous operational connectivity across diverse terrestrial landscapes and geographical terrains in the Middle East.
- The ongoing development of terrestrial infrastructure in the Middle East, including expanding urban areas, industrial zones, and transportation networks, necessitates robust and reliable communication solutions to support the growing need for data transmission, connectivity, and operational coordination across various terrestrial facilities and locations.
- Additionally, the defense and government sector's emphasis on secure and resilient communication services to support national defense and border security further drives the adoption of satellite communication solutions within the land platform segment. The total military spending in the Middle East was estimated to be USD 184 billion in 2022, up 3.2% from 2021, according to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
- The increase was attributed to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's 16% spending growth, which resulted in an estimated USD 75 billion in 2022, ranking first in the Middle East and five globally, its first increase since 2018, and Qatar, which ranked third in the Middle East and 20 globally with an estimated spend of USD 15.6 billion, registered the highest year-over-year spending growth of any country, with a 27% increase. The surge in military spending across the Middle East highlights the region's growing emphasis on strengthening national security and defense preparedness, leading to an increased demand for sophisticated satellite communication solutions tailored to the requirements of military and defense applications.
- Overall, the land platform segment in the market is being driven by the continuous development of terrestrial infrastructure, increasing emphasis on secure and resilient communication services within the defense and government sectors, contributing to the sustained growth of the land platform segment in the market.
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