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Inside the Middle East’s AI App Boom: Trends, Investments, and Key Innovators

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 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 ...

Why Gen Z Startups in Jordan and the UAE Are Adopting AI Mobile App Models

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AI adoption is accelerating across the Middle East, but no group is driving this shift faster than Gen Z founders in Jordan and the UAE. These young entrepreneurs are building businesses in an economic environment designed to foster innovation, supported by national AI strategies, strong digital infrastructure, and a tech-savvy population eager for mobile-first services. AI mobile app models are helping these startups deliver personalization, scale operations efficiently, automate their workflows, and reach global markets from day one. This article explores the motivations behind this trend and the technologies enabling it, while offering insights for founders evaluating AI-ready development partners. The Rise of AI Among Gen Z Startup Founders in Jordan and the UAE Gen Z entrepreneurs entering the business world today see AI not as an optional technology but as the foundation of any digital product. Several factors are shaping this mindset: A Digital-First Generation Gen Z in Jor...