{
  "id": 6606465,
  "title": "Costing up to Dh13,600, will iPhone Duo flourish or fail in UAE market?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/costing-up-to-dh13-600-will-iphone-duo-flourish-or-fail-in-uae-market-6606465",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-10T14:54:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/09/10/iphone-price-in-uae-duo-apple/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The UAE has a penchant for the latest cutting-edge technology, but the success of Apple's foldable iPhone Duo remains uncertain. Priced between Dh8,499 ($2,300) and Dh13,600 ($3,700), the device will launch on October 16. Technology analyst Mohsin Khan expects the phone to do well in the UAE, given the strong demand for premium technology and the high adoption rate of new devices. He notes that the pricing is less than analysts anticipated and that the phone feels premium and refined. Counterpoint analyst Liz Lee also praises the pricing, stating it's a bold move by Apple, even if it means less margin. Apple fan Jimmy Grewal, who owns the largest collection of rare Apple products in the Middle East, plans to buy an iPhone Duo, comparing it to Apple's PowerBook Duo line from the 1990s that he fondly remembers.",
  "summary": "The UAE has long displayed an affinity for the latest cutting-edge technology but the success of products such as Apple's iPhone Duo is not guaranteed. Orders for Apple's first foldable phone will begin on October 16, starting at Dh8,499 ($2,300) for the base model and potentially costing as much as Dh13,600 for a model with more storage. Those prices are at the higher end of smartphone costs in…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Costing up to Dh13,600, will iPhone Duo flourish or fail in UAE market?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/costing-up-to-dh13-600-will-iphone-duo-flourish-or-fail-in-uae-market",
        "published": "2026-09-10T14:54:44.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}