GCC AI Facial Recognition Market Size and Forecast by Offering, Hardware, Software, Service, Delpoyment Model, Application, and End Use: 2019-2033

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GCC AI Facial Recognition Market Outlook

• In 2024, the sector in GCC was valued at USD 89.0 million, representing a year-over-year increase of 24.7%.

• Industry signals indicate that by 2033, the GCC AI Facial Recognition Market is likely to reach USD 658.2 million, delivering a CAGR of 23.0% over the forecast period.

• Sovereign-data mandates and critical-infrastructure requirements steer buyers toward in-country facial platforms with hardware-level security and role-based template governance, elevating vendors who can align with national cybersecurity baselines.
• Airports and service hubs trialing biometric fast-lane corridors (example: voluntary face-gates) have observed smoother passenger flow, prompting procurement of providers offering certified sensors, tamper-evident capture and continuous governance services.

• DataCube Research Report (Nov 2025): This analysis uses 2024 as the actual year, 2025 as the estimated year, and calculates CAGR for the 2025-2033 period.