Middle East & Africa OTT Platform Market Research Report: Forecast (2022-2027)

By Type (Video on Demand, Online Gaming, Music Streaming, Communication), By Monetization Model (Advertising-Based, Subscription-Based, Transaction-Based), By Service Vertical (Edu......cation & Learning, Media & Entertainment, Gaming) By Content Form (Arabic, Foreign), By Streaming Devices (Desktops & Laptops, Smartphones & Tablets, Internet Protocol Television, Others (Gaming Consoles, etc.)), By Countries (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Egypt, South Africa), By Companies (Telly, Amazon, Netflix, StarzPlay, Apple TV+, beIN Connect, Turkcell, Wavo, Vimeo, Shahid Plus) Read more

  • ICT & Electronics
  • Mar 2022
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Market Definition

Over the Top (OTT) platforms are media services that offer direct streaming of videos for the customers on devices like smartphones, laptops, tablets, desktops, televisions, etc., over the internet. The growing inclination of people on these platforms is swiftly bypassing other platforms like cables, broadcast, & satellite televisions, among other conventional sources.

Market Insights

The Middle East & Africa OTT Platform Market is expecting a momentous growth rate during the forecast period, i.e., 2022-27. The growth of the market is likely to be driven primarily by the cutting-edge technological developments in devices like smartphones, laptops, tablets, & desktops, i.e., generating lucrative growth opportunities for the leading players to introduce new OTT platforms and offer high-quality videos & audio to enhance customer experience. 

Report Coverage Details
Study Period Historical Data: 2017-20
Base Year: 2021
Forecast Period: 2022-27
Country Covered UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oma,n Kuwait, Egypt, South Africa, Others
Key Companies Profiled Telly, Amazon, Netflix, StarzPlay, Apple TV+, beIN Connect, Turkcell, Wavo, Vimeo, Shahid Plus
Unit Denominations USD Million/Billion

 

Besides, the growing customer preference for OTT platforms for entertainment entwined with an escalating internet penetration is also anticipated to drive the market across the Middle East & Africa over the forecast years. Moreover, rapid technological advancements like voice control, improved picture quality, streaming channels, etc., in smart devices are other prominent aspects projected to fuel the demand for OTT platforms & drive the market through 2027.

Impact of Covid-19 on the Middle East & Africa OTT Platform Market

The advent of Covid-19 in 2020 had an immensely positive impact on the Middle East & Africa OTT Platform Market. With the imposition of stringent movement restrictions & lockdowns, governments suspended public gatherings across cinema halls, movie theatres, stadiums, etc. It, in turn, enabled the customers to incline toward the OTT platforms for various purposes like Education & Learning, Media & Entertainment, and Gaming, among others, which projected a hike for the leading players in the OTT Platforms market amidst the crisis.

Moreover, with the upliftment of restrictions after a declining number of Covid-19 cases, the market is witnessing an upswing, owing to adopted habits of binge-watching & constant content releases on these platforms. Hence, the growth prospect of the Middle East & Africa OTT Platform Market would be highly lucrative in the years to come.

  1. Introduction
    1. Market Segmentation
    2. Product Definition
    3. Research Process
    4. Assumptions
  2. Executive Summary
  3. Middle East & Africa OTT Platform Startups Ecosystem
  4. Impact of COVID-19 on Middle East & Africa OTT Platform Market
  5. Expert Verbatim- What our Experts Say?
  6. Middle East & Africa OTT Platform Market Analysis, 2017-2027
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenues (USD Billion)
      2. By Subscribers (Million)
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Type
        1. Video on Demand
        2. Online Gaming
        3. Music Streaming
        4. Communication
      2. By Monetization Model
        1. Advertising-Based
        2. Subscription-Based
        3. Transaction-Based
      3. By Service Vertical
        1. Education and Learning
        2. Media & Entertainment
        3. Gaming
      4. By Content Form
        1. Arabic
        2. Foreign
      5. By Streaming Device
        1. Desktops and Laptops
        2. Smartphones and Tablets
        3. Internet Protocol Television
        4. Others (Gaming Consoles, etc.)
      6. By Country
        1. UAE
        2. Saudi Arabia
        3. Qatar
        4. Bahrain
        5. Oman
        6. Kuwait
        7. Egypt
        8. South Africa
        9. Others
      7. By Company
        1. Market Shares  
          1. By Revenue
          2. By Subscribers
        2. Strategic Factorial Indexing
        3. Competitor Placement in MarkNtel Quadrant
      8. Market Attractiveness Index
        1. By Type
        2. By Monetization Model
        3. By Service Vertical
        4. By Streaming Device
        5. By Country
  7. UAE OTT Platform Market Analysis, 2017-2027
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenues (USD Billion)
      2. By Subscribers
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Type
      2. By Monetization Model
      3. By Service Vertical
      4. By Streaming Device
  8. Saudi Arabia OTT Platform Market Analysis, 2017-2027
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenues (USD Billion)
      2. By Subscribers
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Type
      2. By Monetization Model
      3. By Service Vertical
      4. By Streaming Device
  9. Qatar OTT Platform Market Analysis, 2017-2027
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenues (USD Billion)
      2. By Subscribers
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Type
      2. By Monetization Model
      3. By Service Vertical
      4. By Streaming Device
  10. Bahrain OTT Platform Market Analysis, 2017-2027
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenues (USD Billion)
      2. By Subscribers
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Type
      2. By Monetization Model
      3. By Service Vertical
      4. By Streaming Device
  11. Oman OTT Platform Market Analysis, 2017-2027
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenues (USD Billion)
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Type
      2. By Monetization Model
      3. By Service Vertical
      4. By Streaming Device
  12. Kuwait OTT Platform Market Analysis, 2017-2027
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenues (USD Billion)
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Type
      2. By Monetization Model
      3. By Service Vertical
      4. By Streaming Device
  13. Egypt OTT Platform Market Analysis, 2017-2027
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenues (USD Billion)
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Type
      2. By Monetization Model
      3. By Service Vertical
      4. By Streaming Device
  14. South Africa OTT Platform Market Analysis, 2017-2027
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenues (USD Billion)
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Type
      2. By Monetization Model
      3. By Service Vertical
      4. By Streaming Device
  15. Middle East & Africa OTT Platform Market Policies, Regulations, Product Standards
  16. Middle East & Africa OTT Platform Market Trends & Insights
  17. Middle East & Africa OTT Platform Price Analysis
  18. Middle East & Africa OTT Platform Customer Behavior Analysis
    1. Consumer Trends and Preferences
    2. Factors Affecting Buying Decision
  19. Middle East & Africa OTT Platform Market Dynamics
    1. Growth Drivers
    2. Challenges
    3. Impact Analysis
  20. Middle East & Africa OTT Platform Market Hotspot & Opportunities
  21. Middle East & Africa OTT Platform Market Key Strategic Imperatives for Success & Growth
  22. Competition Outlook
    1. Competition Matrix
      1. Service Portfolio
      2. Target Markets
      3. Research & Development
      4. Strategic Alliances
      5. Strategic Initiatives
    2. Company Profiles of top companies (Business Description, Product Segments, Business Segments, Financials, Strategic Alliances/ Partnerships, Future Plans)
      1. Telly
      2. Amazon
      3. Netflix
      4. StarzPlay
      5. Apple TV+
      6. beIN Connect
      7. Turkcell
      8. Wavo
      9. Vimeo
      10. Shahid Plus
  23. Disclaimer


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