Middle East smartphone sales surge by 20 per cent in second quarter

Smartphone shipments in the Middle East, excluding Turkey, reached 11.5 million units in the second quarter of 2024, marking a robust 20 per cent year-on-year increase, according to industry analysts Canalys.

The company noted that this substantial growth is attributed to the region’s economic stability and supportive government policies that have bolstered consumer demand for smartphones.

Moreover, continued strategic investments and economic diversification are expected to sustain this momentum...