Apple has officially announced its plans to launch its first Apple Store retail location in Saudi Arabia. The company’s online store will be available for customers starting in the summer of 2025, with several physical locations planned for 2026.
Apple says that its Saudi Arabia online store will allow customers to buy the company’s full range of products. The company also plans to fully offer support services in Arabic, Saudi Arabia’s official language. Physical Apple Store locations should open as soon as 2026, including a planned location in Diriyah, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
We’re excited to be expanding here in Saudi Arabia with the launch of the Apple Store online next year, and the first of several flagship Apple Store locations starting in 2026, including an iconic store at the stunning site of Diriyah coming later,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “Our teams are looking forward to deepening our connections with customers, and to bringing the best of Apple to help people across this country explore their passions, build their businesses, and take their ideas to the next level.
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The company also plans to further invest in the Riyadh Apple Developer Academy, which opened its doors to student developers in 2021. Apple says that nearly 2,000 students have completed their Developer Academy courses, helping Saudi-based developers increase their App Store earnings by 1,750 percent since 2019.
