Why Middle East smartphone shipments fell 19%
Q2 2026 was brutal for entry-level phones, while premium devices, financing and higher storage kept the top of the market moving.
Aug 14, 20265 min read
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Evidence-led analysis of the technology, markets and policy developments shaping MENA.
Saudi Investment, UAE Models: Two Gulf AI Strategies
What the World Bank report reveals about Gulf AI investment, talent and domestic model capability.
Aug 13, 20267 min read4
How to Test UAE Healthcare AI Claims
A buyer’s evidence ladder for separating live systems, measured results and unverified clinical claims.
Aug 12, 20266 min read3
Inside Saudi Arabia’s 11 Remote Robotic Surgeries
What 11 live procedures reveal about critical connectivity, resilience and the evidence still missing.
Aug 11, 20266 min read5
ADNOC Puts AI Into Production Across More Than 120 Rigs
ADNOC connects 120+ rigs to one AI operations centre, with large reported gains and unanswered questions about evidence, control and resilience.
Aug 10, 20266 min read5
Saudi Arabia Led MENA Startup Funding in July, but Debt Drove the Rebound
July funding rose to $172.6 million, but debt and two Gulf markets accounted for most of the increase.
Aug 9, 20266 min read14