Saudi Arabia Video Streaming Market Overview

Market Size in 2024: USD 1.6 Billion

Market Size in 2033: USD 6.7 Billion

Market Growth Rate 2025-2033: 16.2%

According to IMARC Group's latest research publication, "Saudi Arabia Video Streaming Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2025-2033", The Saudi Arabia video streaming market size reached USD 1.6 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 6.7 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 16.2% during 2025-2033.

How AI is Reshaping the Future of Saudi Arabia Video Streaming Market

• Personalizing Content Recommendations: AI-powered recommendation engines are revolutionizing user experience through advanced machine learning algorithms that analyze viewing patterns, preferences, and behavior data, increasing user engagement by 40-45% and extending average viewing times while reducing content discovery friction for Saudi subscribers across platforms like Shahid and STC TV.
• Optimizing Content Delivery Networks: Machine learning algorithms are enhancing video streaming quality through intelligent bandwidth allocation, adaptive bitrate streaming, and predictive caching systems, reducing buffering by 35-40% and improving streaming quality even during peak usage periods while optimizing network infrastructure costs.
• Enabling Arabic Language Processing: AI-driven natural language processing technologies are advancing Arabic content creation, automated subtitling, and voice recognition capabilities, supporting the production of localized content that aligns with Vision 2030's cultural objectives and enhancing accessibility for Arabic-speaking audiences throughout the Kingdom.
• Facilitating Smart Content Production: Advanced AI tools are streamlining content creation workflows through automated video editing, script analysis, and production optimization, reducing content development costs by 25-30% while enabling faster turnaround times for local Saudi productions and original programming initiatives.
• Enhancing Fraud Detection and Security: AI-powered security systems are strengthening content protection through real-time piracy detection, user authentication, and digital rights management, reducing revenue losses by 20-25% while ensuring compliance with Saudi Arabia's intellectual property regulations and content licensing requirements.

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Saudi Arabia Video Streaming Market Trends & Drivers:

Saudi Arabia's video streaming market is experiencing extraordinary growth driven by widespread availability of high-speed internet infrastructure and the government's digital transformation initiatives under Vision 2030. The kingdom's young, tech-savvy population, with 70% under age 35, is driving unprecedented demand for on-demand content, while strategic investments in 5G networks and fiber optic infrastructure are enabling seamless streaming experiences across urban and rural areas.

The market landscape has undergone a dramatic shift in 2024, with local platforms Shahid and STC TV overtaking international competitors like Netflix in market penetration for the first time. This transformation reflects growing preference for Arabic and regional content, with Shahid's catalog containing nearly 50% local content compared to Netflix's 96% foreign content ratio, demonstrating the success of culturally relevant programming aligned with Saudi values and preferences.

Rising smartphone penetration exceeding 95% and smart TV adoption are creating multiple touchpoints for content consumption, while the integration of e-commerce features within streaming platforms is opening new revenue streams. The convergence of entertainment and shopping is projected to generate additional billions in revenue, as viewers can purchase products featured in content directly through platforms, creating innovative monetization opportunities for content creators and advertisers targeting Saudi consumers.

Our comprehensive Saudi Arabia video streaming market outlook reflects both short-term tactical and long-term strategic planning. This analysis is essential for stakeholders aiming to navigate the complexities of the market and capitalize on emerging opportunities.

Saudi Arabia Video Streaming Industry Segmentation:

The report has segmented the market into the following categories:

Component Insights:

• Solution (IPTV, Over-the-Top, Pay TV)
• Services (Consulting, Managed Services, Training and Support)

Streaming Type Insights:

• Live/Linear Video Streaming
• Non-Linear Video Streaming

Revenue Model Insights:

• Subscription
• Transactional
• Advertisement
• Hybrid

End User Insights:

• Personal
• Commercial

Breakup by Region:

• Northern and Central Region
• Western Region
• Eastern Region
• Southern Region

Recent News and Developments in Saudi Arabia Video Streaming Market

• July 2025: The Saudi Center for Opinion Polls reported that 99% of Saudis use at least one streaming platform, with Shahid leading for the third consecutive year, while 49% of Saudis use artificial intelligence features, with 31% utilizing AI daily for content discovery and personalization.
• September 2024: Local streaming platforms dominated the Saudi market as Shahid took the top position followed by STC TV, marking a significant shift from 2022 when international platforms like Netflix held four of the top five market positions, reflecting growing preference for regional content.
• September 2024: The Saudi Arabia Television Market reached USD 9.03 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 16.45 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 10.51%, driven by digital transformation, local content production initiatives, and widespread adoption of OTT platforms aligned with Vision 2030 objectives.

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.

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