Apple to bring e-commerce site, stores to Saudi Arabia
A tech giant is expanding its retail presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Apple, Inc. has announced plans to grow its presence in one of the Middle East’s largest countries, starting with the launch of the Apple Store online in summer 2025. The online store will offer service and support directly from Apple in Arabic for the very first time.
Starting in 2026, Apple will begin opening the first of several flagship Apple Store locations in Saudi Arabia, offering customers in the country greater ways to connect with the brand and browse products. As part of this expansion, Apple is in the initial stages of planning a retail store coming to Diriyah, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its ancient mud-brick architecture.
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“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.”
Apple’s retail expansion in Saudi Arabia builds on its existing investments and activities in the country. This includes the region’s first Apple Developer Academy, which opened in Riyadh in 2021 in partnership with the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Tuwaiq Academy and Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University.
Founded in 1984, Apple employs more than 150,000 people and is valued at $3.670 trillion as of December 2024.
