The Middle East and Africa (MEA) mobile shipments declined by 7% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2026, marking the region’s first quarter of decline after a strong 2025, according to Counterpoint’s latest Market Monitor. However, it was good news for Apple. iPhone sales grew 33% year-over-year in quarter one. Apple now has 8% of the MEA smartphone market. That compares to 6% in the first quarter […]
