Apple announces expansion in Saudi Arabia, retail stores opening in 2026

Apple today announced that it would be expanding its retail presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with the online store opening in 2025, and physical stores opening in 2026.

Following the opening of the company’s developer academy in 2021, Apple plans to continue to invest in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the Apple Online Store to the region in summer 2025. Apple says that this will bring “exceptional service and support directly from Apple in Arabic for the very first time.”

Afterwards, there’ll be multiple retail stores opened in the region, with the first of several coming in 2026.

Apple CEO Tim Cook said the following in a statement:

“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.”

“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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