GCC Online Entertainment Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis, Report 2025-2033

Online Entertainment Market in GCC 2025:

How Big is the GCC Online Entertainment Industry?

The GCC online entertainment market size was valued at USD 11.75 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach USD 76.81 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 21.50% from 2025-2033. 

Base Year: 2024

Historical Years: 2019-2024

Forecast Years: 2025-2033

Market Size in 2024: USD 11.75 Billion

Market Size in 2033: USD 76.81 Billion

Market Growth Rate (CAGR) 2025-2033: 21.50% GCC Online Entertainment Market Trends and Drivers:

The largest contributors to the rise of the GCC online entertainment sector would include a combination of numerous factors, viz. high level of internet penetration, rising usage of smartphones, and a fast-growing digital populace. Additionally, this segment is expanding as buyers primarily rely on these digital spaces for all of their entertainment needs, including video streaming, video games, and other activities across social media platforms. This demand for localized content has been further augmented by platforms offering Arabic-language programming and region-specific shows to address cultural tastes. Therefore, government efforts aimed at enhancing the digital infrastructure and economic diversification under such initiatives as Vision 2030 in Saudi Arabia are further driving online entertainment growth. The pandemic has sped up this growth, whereby consumers preferred spending time online and looking for virtual entertainment options to keep themselves engaged.

In emerging trends in the GCC online entertainment market are VOD and an increasing trend towards e-sports and online gaming. But these international giants like Netflix and Amazon Prime will have to fight against local giants Shahid and OSN, which have cornered the market with programming aimed at GCC audiences. In addition, gaming is taking up a significant space~Fan gaming promotion is equivalent to e-sports competitions and creating gaming complexes to enjoy this trend that is on the rise. AR and VR technology are also being increasingly adopted on the mainstream side, enhancing further the experience of immersion in internet entertainment. Also, monetization through subscription, in-app buying, and advertisements has been an ongoing revenue source for content creators. Furthermore, social media websites are becoming entertainment portals, owing to the widespread usage of live streaming and short video, which are likely to serve as a growth catalyst for the GCC online entertainment market over the forecast period.

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GCC Online Entertainment Market Report Segmentation:

The report has segmented the market into the following categories:

Analysis by Form:

• Video

• Audio

• Games

• Internet Radio

• Others

Analysis by Revenue Model:

• Subscription

• Advertisement

• Sponsorship

• Others

Analysis by Device:

• Smart Phones

• Smart TVs, Projectors, and Monitors

• Laptop, Desktop, and Tablets

• Others

Country Analysis:

• Saudi Arabia

• UAE

• Qatar

• Kuwait

• Oman

• Bahrain

Competitive Landscape:

The report offers an in-depth examination of the competitive landscape. It includes a thorough competitive analysis encompassing market structure, key player positioning, leading strategies for success, a competitive dashboard, and a company evaluation quadrant. Few players are:

• Amazon Web Services Inc. (Amazon.com Inc.) 

• Meta Platforms Inc 

• Google Inc. 

• Netflix Inc. 

• Rakuten Inc. 

• Sony Corporation (Sony Corp.) 

• Spotify Technology S.A. 

• Tencent Holdings Ltd. 

• Ubisoft Entertainment SA 

• The Walt Disney Company

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Key highlights of the Report:

• Market Performance (2019-2024)

• Market Outlook (2025-2033)

• COVID-19 Impact on the Market

• Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

• Strategic Recommendations

• Historical, Current and Future Market Trends

• Market Drivers and Success Factors

• SWOT Analysis

• Structure of the Market

• Value Chain Analysis

• Comprehensive Mapping of the Competitive Landscape

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