CaaS Research successfully hosted its much-anticipated webinar, “Middle East IT Industry Foresight 2025: Oil & Gas”, on June 10, 2025, drawing an engaged audience of industry professionals, technology leaders, and C-suite executives from across the Middle East. This session provided in-depth perspectives on the evolving technology landscape shaping the future of oil and gas in the region.
The event commenced with an opening note by Jayakumar Mohanachandran, Chief Research Officer at CaaS Research, who emphasized the organization’s commitment to unbiased, qualitative research that empowers enterprises with actionable insights. With over 25 years in the technology research field, Jayakumar highlighted the growing need for tailored consulting and deep sectoral understanding, especially as industries pivot toward digital transformation.
“Our research is built on integrity and independence, designed to inform, not influence,” said Jayakumar. “We aim to be a strategic partner, not just a source of data. Every report we publish reflects deep engagement, rigorous methodology, and industry objectivity.”
Following the keynote, Shoeb Mohammad Choudhari, Lead Research Analyst at CaaS Research, presented the findings of the 2025 foresight report. He provided a comprehensive overview of the digitalization trends, operational challenges, and strategic IT priorities shaping the oil and gas ecosystem in the region.
The report delves into how Middle Eastern energy enterprises are embracing emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing, and edge technologies. It also explores how companies are balancing operational efficiency with sustainability goals, and how data security is becoming a critical pillar in safeguarding vital infrastructure.
A forward-looking segment of the webinar highlighted key strategic themes expected to define the sector’s digital roadmap. These include growing adoption of IoT, a shift toward cloud-native and hybrid infrastructures, proactive cybersecurity models, ESG-driven IT strategies, and the integration of digital twin technologies in emissions tracking and asset management.
“Through extensive dialogue with CIOs, CISOs, and IT leaders across the region, we have built a roadmap that not only reflects the current digital maturity of the oil and gas sector but also anticipates where the industry is headed,” Shoeb noted.
The webinar concluded with a strong call to action for collaborative innovation, investment in talent, and enterprise-wide agility as critical imperatives for navigating the sector’s transformation journey.
