UAE: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, Flip5 available from August 11; big discount on pre-orders

UAE: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, Flip5 available from August 11; big discount on pre-orders

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Published: Thu 10 Aug 2023, 3:16 PM

Samsung Gulf Electronics is targeting 77 per cent growth in the foldable mobile phone category across the GCC region and 80 per cent in the UAE in 2023, said a senior official on Thursday.

Fadi Abu Shamat, head of the Mobile eXperience Division at Samsung Gulf Electronics, said every market in the GCC is unique.

“The UAE is the most mature market. Therefore, our ambitions are even higher. For us, the UAE has always been a key market and the first to receive products. We are targeting 80 per cent growth. It’s challenging, but we know that consumers are ready and they love our devices,” he said.

Abu Shamat was speaking on the sidelines of the lunch of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy Tab S9 Series and Galaxy Watch6 Series in Dubai on Thursday. The newly-launched devices will be available from August 11 and pre-orders are currently underway.

“This year has been exceptionally kind to us overall in terms of smartphones, wearables and tablet categories. Globally, the economic situation is not living up to expectations, yet, thankfully, the UAE and