Riyadh: American tech giant apple has recently announce it’s first offline retail apple store soon in Saudi Arabia with dedicated Arabic Languages support. Apple making significant step to expanding it’s footprint across the middle east nations.
Apple plans to open major retail stores in Saudi Arabia starting in 2026, including a special store in Diriyah, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This builds on the success of the Apple Developer Academy in Riyadh, launched in 2021, showing Apple’s growing commitment to the region’s innovation.
Established in partnership with the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Tuwaiq Academy, and Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, the academy aims to empower and equip aspiring developers—particularly women—with the skills to thrive in the app economy.
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Apple is supporting its Middle East customers in the local Arabic language to build a better customer experience. Customers can now access the full product range — iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, and all accessories.
“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,
Deirdre O’Brien, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Retail, said the rollout is designed to create a more accessible and tailored experience. “The Apple Online Store and Apple Store app offer an easy and engaging way to shop, personalised for customers in Saudi Arabia,” she stated.
