Middle East, North Africa Security Spending to Top $3B

Gartner projects MENA cybersecurity spending will reach approximately $3.3 billion in 2025, with the fastest growth in security services (16.6%) driven by generative AI implementations and consulting tied to regulatory mandates; security software makes up the largest share (~45%), while network security also sees strong growth. The report highlights regional factors such as talent shortages, outsourcing, and cross-border investment interest (including from UAE into Israeli cyber firms) as contributors to the spending trends.