Inside the Middle East’s AI App Boom: Trends, Investments, and Key Innovators
The rapid transformation of the Middle East’s technology landscape has been impossible to ignore. Over the past few years, I’ve watched AI move from a distant concept discussed at conferences to a practical engine driving economic diversification, public-sector modernization, and mobile-first digital experiences. What once felt like isolated pilot projects has now matured into a full-fledged movement—one where every major sector explores, adopts, and scales AI-driven mobile applications at an impressive pace. This acceleration didn’t happen randomly. It reflects deliberate planning, ambitious government strategies, and a clear resolve to move beyond traditional economic models. National innovation programs like Saudi Vision 2030 , the UAE National AI Strategy 2031 , and Qatar’s aggressive digital transformation agenda have created fertile ground for AI development. Today, AI mobile apps are not just contributing to national goals—they are reshaping the daily lives of businesses ...