“Samsung”: Foldable phone shipments in the UAE will increase during 2026

The number of shipments of foldable smartphones globally reached 20.6 million devices in 2025, with an annual growth of approximately 10%, with expectations for a greater acceleration during 2026, with an annual growth of approximately 10% until 2027, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC). The foldable phone market in the UAE is witnessing a significant increase in demand for this category of phones, driven by improved use experience, increased reliance on modern technologies, and the expansion of practical use cases, especially among professionals, entrepreneurs, and content makers. Fadi Abu Shamat, Vice President and Head of the Mobile Devices Group at Samsung Gulf Electronics, confirmed in statements to Al Khaleej that foldable phones are no longer…