Cloud Competitiveness Index 2026 (Policy Edition)
The MENA Cloud Alliance proudly introduces the Cloud Policy & Regulation Index 2026 — a focused benchmarking initiative assessing the regulatory, policy, and government landscape shaping cloud and AI adoption across the MENA region.
This edition - which will be released in May - represents a strategic evolution of our flagship index. While previous versions examined the broader cloud ecosystem, the 2026 Index concentrates exclusively on the legal, regulatory, and national policy frameworks that enable — or constrain — digital transformation.
The Index evaluates government visions, cloud-specific regulations, data governance frameworks, AI policy alignment, cross-border data considerations, cybersecurity requirements, and institutional readiness across fourteen MENA countries.
By isolating the policy dimension, the Index provides decision-makers with a clear, comparable, and actionable view of how regulatory environments impact cloud deployment, digital sovereignty, and AI-driven innovation.
Designed for policymakers, regulators, investors, and industry leaders, the Cloud Policy & Regulation Index 2026 serves as a strategic reference point for reform, benchmarking, and regional competitiveness.
Project Details
- Author(s): MENA Cloud Alliance Secretariat
- Document ID: CCI06PE2154
- Date: May, 2026
- Countries covered in this report: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates
