Apple Arrives in Saudi Arabia with Online Store
Both the store and the app offer direct support in Arabia for the first time in the history of Apple.
'We are thrilled to bring the Apple Store online and the Apple Store app to Saudi Arabia, offering customers a new way to explore and shop Apple's extraordinary lineup of products and services,' said Deirdre O'Brien, Apple's Senior Vice President of Retail and People.
Now Saudis can shop all Apple's products with extraordinary services from talented team members.
By launching the Apple Store online, Apple is opening a new era for Saudi customers to explore its exceptional lineup of products and services.
'Our customers in Saudi Arabia are passionate about the things they can do with technology, and our teams can't wait to connect with customers and help them discover how Apple innovations can meaningfully enrich their daily lives,' O'Brien said.
Interestingly, Saudi customers can enjoy a personalized shopping experience and smooth tracking for their orders.
Moreover, free engraving is now available in both Arabic and English for the first time ever. Therefore, customers can personalize their AirPods, Apple Pencil, AirTag, and more with text, emoji, and numbers in dual language.
Looking ahead, Apple plans to open multiple stores in the Kingdom starting in 2026, including a remarkable location in Diriyah.
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