Streamer subscriptions across the Arab world are expected to more than double over the next five years with current regional market leaderAccording to a study conducted across 13 Arabic countries by London-based research firm Digital TV Research paid SVOD subs in the Middle East region are set to rise from 9.49 million in 2021 to 21.5 million by 2027.+ has provided a strong challenge since [entering the market in] June,” the firm’s chief analyst Simon Murray said.
Digital TV Research projects that by 2027 Disney+ will reach roughly 3,3 million subs across Arab territories. Meanwhile Netflix is projected by the study to rise to more than 5,4 million customers in Arab countries by 2027 from 3.5 million subs in 2021.“Al Rawabi School for Girls,” The Arab world’s second SVOD player after Netflix is top regional broadcaster MBC’s Shahid VIP streaming service which will hold on to its runner up spot going from roughly 2,1 million subs in 2021 to more than 3,4 million in 2027, according to Digital TV Research.