Middle East and North Africa GIS Web Based Applications Market

Overview

Middle East and North Africa GIS Web Based Applications Market reached US$ 357.5 million in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 771.9 billion by 2031, growing with a CAGR of 10.1% during the forecast period 2024-2031.

The region's communications companies are using geospatial analytics to pinpoint the site of new cell phone tower construction. Geospatial data from the devices is utilised to assess signal strength from specific towers in that place and the signal's range is used to determine the lack of coverage and signal strength. Several factors, such as population density, route alignment and customer location, are considered while determining the location of the new cell tower installation.

Saudi Arabia is ready to explore new prospects and ways to improve the quality of its major cities. For example, the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs established the country's first Smart Cities programme. In the program's initial phase, 17 cities representing around 72% of the country's population were chosen to carry out smart urban projects. The initiative is reinforced by a US$ 500 billion investment that focuses on modernising the infrastructure of the existing 285 municipalities in Saudi Arabia.

In 2023, UAE is expected to be the fastest-growing region, holding about 15% of Middle East and North Africa GIS web based applications market. According to the World Nuclear Association, UAE's operable nuclear power output capacity will reach about 2.7 gigawatts of electricity in 2022. UAE had two reactors under construction and two operational that year. The demand for more electricity would stimulate the development of additional power plants, which would inevitably increase the demand for GIS web-based applications.

Dynamics

Rising Government Investments and Initiatives

Government rules and compliance requirements encourage the use of GIS solutions in a variety of fields, including urban planning, environmental management and public safety. Compliance with regulatory norms and guidelines encourages organizations to invest in GIS technology to meet their legal and regulatory obligations. GIS technology is critical in urban planning, transportation management and utility infrastructure construction, enabling the country's ambitious development programs.

According to the Saudi Industrial Development Fund, the total value of industrial development fund loans for Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province has nearly reached US$ 22.13 billion by June 2022. The Eastern Province had 1,298 industrial factories at the time. The increase in funding for industrial factories drives corporations to use GIS applications for the right construction of the facilities.

Growing Geovisualization

Geovisualization is a new type of analysis that visually represents spatial information, allowing end-users to interact, analyze, discuss and draw conclusions from data. It is based on the fundamental principles of geographic information systems, specifically interaction, analysis and offering actionable insights. Geovisualization for enterprises includes thematic mapping, heat maps, drawing and querying and data points which can be represented numerically and graphically.

Market companies are producing new products to meet the diverse wants of their clients. For example, in October 2022, Infotech, a provider of infrastructure building software solutions, announced the debut of the Appia service and the building Data Visualization extension on the Esri ArcGIS Marketplace. With this Esri ArcGIS connection, the Appia platform is now a geo-enabled construction management solution that allows owners to see the entire tale of civil infrastructure projects.

High Costs and Standardization Limitations

Implementing and maintaining web-based GIS applications can be expensive, especially for small and medium-sized businesses and organizations with limited funds. Licensing fees, infrastructure expenditures and continuing maintenance expenses may be impediments to adoption, particularly for small firms and non-profit organizations with limited resources.

The lack of standardized data formats and interoperability among GIS platforms and systems can impede data interchange, cooperation and integration across organizations and industries. The lack of standardization may lead to compatibility concerns and challenges in successfully sharing and integrating geospatial data, therefore limiting the interoperability of web-based GIS applications.

Segment Analysis

The Middle East and North Africa GIS web based applications market is segmented based on application, end-user and region.

Rising Demand for Energy and Power Drives the Segment Growth

Utility and communication are expected to be the dominant segment with over 1/3rd of the market during the forecast period 2024-2031. The sector's analytical approaches calculate the energy usage profiles of high-resolution structures by integrating annual energy simulations of various city-specific prototype resources with geospatial data from a geographical information system framework.

The UAE launched "Energy Policy 2050," its first complete supply-and-demand-based energy strategy. The strategy intends to save AED 700 billion by 2050 while increasing the proportion of renewable energy in the total energy mix from 25% to 50%. It also intends to lower the carbon footprint of power generation by 70%. Furthermore, it aims to improve corporate and individual consumption efficiency by 40%. The government's policies will create significant chances for the sector to grow.

Geographical Penetration

Integration of IoT in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is expected to be the dominant region in Middle East and North Africa GIS web based applications market covering less than 20% of the market. Smart city initiatives and the integration of Internet of Things technology are driving the development of GIS applications in urban areas. GIS technology facilitates the creation of smart transportation systems, smart utility management and smart governance solutions, all of which contribute to increased efficiency, sustainability and quality of life in cities.

Saudi Arabia maintained up with the rest of the world in November 2022 by establishing advanced research centres in geographical sciences, making a breakthrough in geospatial technology and satisfying the labour market requirements of professionals as outlined in the Kingdom's Vision 2031.

Competitive Landscape

The major global players in the market include Space Imaging Middle East, NaicoITS, Gistec, Marvel Geospatial Solutions, Eos Data Analytics Inc., Esri, Inc., Mobisoft, Google Inc., Harris Corporation and ArabiaGIS.

COVID-19 Impact

The implementation of social distancing measures and remote work policies has resulted in a significant increase in demand for GIS mobile applications that allow for remote collaboration and data exchange across disparate teams. The programs enable specialists in a wide range of sectors, including urban planning, disaster management and environmental monitoring, to continue working while adhering to safety regulations.

Throughout the epidemic, GIS mobile applications were critical in supporting healthcare institutions and emergency response actions. The technologies have been used to track the spread of COVID-19, identify high-risk areas and distribute resources such as diagnostic facilities, medical supplies and vaccination centers. In addition, GIS technology is utilized to provide essential data to the public, like updates on infection rates, containment operations and vaccination campaigns.

Russia-Ukraine War Impact

The conflict intensified international tensions and instability in the region, potentially impacting investor confidence and economic activity. Uncertainty in the business climate influenced the use and investment in GIS mobile-based apps across a wide range of businesses. Russia and Ukraine play significant roles in the global energy market, particularly in natural gas delivery to Europe.

Any disruptions in energy supplies could have an impact on Middle East and North Africa countries' economies, reducing their ability to invest in technology solutions such as GIS. Governments and corporations must transfer resources and attention to address pressing security concerns or lessen the conflict's economic impact. It created a delay in the adoption and deployment of GIS mobile-based applications, while other objectives take precedence.

By Application

• Navigation and Mapping
• Urban Planning and Development
• Environmental Management
• Business Intelligence and Marketing
• Others

By End-User

• Government and Public Sector
• Transportation and Logistics
• Utility and Communication
• Others

By Country

• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Oman
• Bahrain
• Qatar
• Kuwait
• Egypt
• Iran
• Iraq
• Israel
• Rest of Middle East and North Africa

Key Developments

• In October 2023, The WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean has created and deployed a regional Geographic Information System portal for health emergencies. The GIS Portal serves as a comprehensive hub, providing up-to-date geospatial resources to help with rapid response to regional and national health emergencies.
• In 2021, MipMap Technologies announced the continuation of providing GIS-based solutions to a long-standing client, Geotech Overseas of Saudi Arabia, on an agreement with the Municipality of Jeddah for a GIS project made up of a collection of existing geospatial data, 3D topographic mapping and data conversion and integration on an area of approximately 2,400 km2.

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