This IDC study analyzes the VoIP market in three selected Middle East countries: Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. We provide a market forecast for VoIP traffic and revenues for the 2014-2018 period.In addition, the regulatory environment is discussed, along with recent VoIP developments in selected markets. The final section of the document provides essential guidance to parties involved in the VoIP ecosystem."Despite the regulatory restrictions, VoIP traffic and related revenues from VoIP services are growing in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar. The regulatory situation remains rigid, and usually, third-party VoIP services providers are required either to apply for an official license, or to partner with a licensed operator in order to provide their services legally. Carriers are delaying the launch of their own VoIP solutions for fear of cannibalizing revenues from core fixed and mobile voice services. However, they are increasingly looking at ways to address thi...