US EditionApple Strengthens Gulf Presence with Saudi Online Store
SAUDI ARABIA, JUL 22 – Apple's new online store and app offer Arabic support, personalized shopping, flexible payments, and trade-in programs, with local developer earnings growing 1,750% since 2019, Apple said.
- On July 22, 2025, Apple launched its online store and Apple Store app in Riyadh, offering direct Arabic support and full product access in Saudi Arabia.
- Without a direct retail presence, Saudi customers depended on authorized resellers, and Apple had established a Developer Academy in Riyadh in 2021 with local partners.
- Additionally, customers can trade in or recycle devices and use Tamara’s zero-interest payment plan, while select products receive free bilingual engraving.
- Deirdre O’Brien, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Retail and People, said, `We are thrilled to bring the Apple Store online and the Apple Store app to Saudi Arabia`, and customers also receive two years of AppleCare+ priority support.
- Starting in 2026, Apple plans flagship retail openings in Saudi Arabia, including a Diriyah store at a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Apple launches online store in Saudi Arabia with local language support
Apple has announced the launch of its online retail presence in Saudi Arabia, marking a significant expansion into the region. The new Apple Store online and Apple Store app will offer direct support from Apple in Arabic for the first time. Deirdre O’Brien, Apple's senior vice president of Retail and People, stated, “We are thrilled to bring the Apple Store online and the Apple Store app to Saudi Arabia, offering customers a new way to explore a…
Apple announced the expansion of its Apple Retail Store in Saudi Arabia with the launch of the online Apple Store and Apple Store app, offering live support from Apple in Arabic for the first time. Customers in the Kingdom will be able to shop for the full range of Apple products and receive exceptional support from Apple team members. “We are thrilled to bring the online Apple Store and Apple Store app to Saudi Arabia, offering our customers a …
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