This is the news that all Apple users in the Arab world have been waiting for. Finally, Apple announced today its plans To expand in Saudi Arabia, starting with the launch of the Apple Store online in the summer of 2025. The online store will provide customers across the Kingdom with new ways to shop for all Apple products, with exceptional service and support directly from Apple in Arabic for the first time.
Starting in 2026, Apple will begin opening its first Apple Stores in Saudi Arabia, as a first step followed by a number of other stores. These stores will give customers in the Kingdom more opportunities to connect with experienced Apple team members and find the products and services that are right for them. As part of this expansion, Apple is currently in the early stages of planning for an iconic retail store in Diriyah area, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Apple CEO Tim Cook said:
“We are excited to expand here in Saudi Arabia with the launch of the Apple Online Store next year, and the first Apple flagship locations starting in 2026, including a popular store in the stunning Diriyah location coming later. Our teams look forward to strengthening our relationship with customers, and bringing the best of Apple to help people in this country discover their passions, grow their businesses, and take their ideas to greater heights.”
Apple Developer Academy for Women
Apple’s retail expansion builds on its existing investments and activities in the Kingdom, including the region’s first developer academy, which opened in Riyadh in 2021 in partnership with the Saudi Arabian government, Tuwaiq Academy, and Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University.
The Apple Developer Academy for Women, located at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, provides world-class training for female coders, designers, and entrepreneurs, preparing them for careers in the Kingdom’s thriving app economy. Nearly 2,000 female students have completed coding courses through the academy, and are now publishing their apps on the App Store to local and global audiences. Apple continues to expand learning opportunities through its academic programs and partnerships. This summer, Apple hosted the country’s first Apple Foundation course for both male and female students. The month-long course brought together students from across the Kingdom to learn the fundamentals of coding and app development, with a focus on gaming. Apple plans to expand the Foundation’s gender-neutral program, with the second cohort set to begin in spring 2025.
Apple Developer Academy graduates are not alone in their quest to build their careers in the Kingdom’s growing iOS app economy. The Saudi developer community is a driving force in economic growth, actively contributing to job creation in both large and small companies across the Kingdom. The app economy is growing rapidly as more and more programmers, entrepreneurs, and creatives use the App Store and the many tools Apple provides for developers to enter the market, with developer earnings in Saudi Arabia increasing by over 1,750 percent since 2019.
Apple services across the Kingdom
Apple continues to invest across Saudi Arabia, creating jobs and bringing new technology to artists, entrepreneurs, small business owners, and public transit users. Over the past five years, Apple has spent more than SAR 10 billion with businesses across the Kingdom. Apple services also help support businesses across Saudi Arabia.
With the opening of the new Riyadh Metro earlier this month, Riyadh becomes the latest city to join a list of more than 250 cities where users can use Apple Pay on public transport. Riyadh is also the first city in the Middle East where users can use Express Mode on the metro and buses, a seamless and secure way to pay for transportation by simply holding their iPhone or Apple Watch near a reader, without having to wake up or even unlock the device. Apple Pay offers security and convenience, and since its launch in Saudi Arabia in 2019, many Saudi customers have stopped using their plastic cards altogether.
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I wish Egypt
هل تعتقد أن آبل سوف تفتح لها متجر في مصر، قبل الكويت، وقطر، والأردن؟
الكويت يشترون آي-فون بأكثر من عشر اضعاف مصر، رغم عددهم القليل، اعتقد لو كان هناك دولة عربية آخرى سوف تفتح فيها آبل يجب أن تكون الكويت.
صح النوم لأبل وليست لكم، فهم المتأخرين وليس أنتم.
إذا كان آبل، ماشي :) صح النوم يا آبل.
صح النوم!
صح النوم؟ المقال منشور منذ أيام.
سبحان الله كنت تقول في الأمس مستحيل حاسبات العرب ومدري ويش الآن بيطيح سوق حاسبات العرب إلى الأبد
Apple Pay in Egypt now
Thank God, good news. Thank you.
A very late decision, Apple's expansion in the Arab market is unfortunately very slow. For years we have had Apple agents in the Kingdom who provide all services and we can buy Apple devices on launch day. I don't know what delayed Apple from making this decision, but the wait is over, thank God, and soon the rest of the Arab countries will follow.
Hi Ibrahim 🙋♂️, yes you are right, the expansion may have come a bit late, but as they say “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best is now”. 😄 Let's celebrate the step taken by Apple and look forward to the future with optimism. 🎉🍏🇸🇦
It is as if I read news today about the expansion of Apple stores in the Emirates with 7 billion dollars and the opening of many stores in order to meet the needs of the Saudi market for the coming year electronically, i.e. delivery to the Kingdom via the Emirates. Apple will not throw its weight around here, but rather test the waters and see the gains in the future.
I expect that based on this (i.e. after their in-depth study) they will decide to open their stores in 2026 in Saudi Arabia.
I think two years is a very long time because we don't know what will happen in the future.
But my country is the future, God willing, the day will come when we will compete with Apple with our devices!!
Hello Abdullah Al Sharif 🙋♂️, you are right in your analysis, Apple is taking its steps slowly and relying on in-depth studies before making any decision. As for actually opening their stores in Saudi Arabia, that will be in 2026 👏, and I think that waiting will be worthwhile. As for your country, there is no doubt that it is the future 🚀, and we aspire to see the day when Saudi Arabia becomes a strong competitor to Apple! 🍏💪
We hope that Fajr application will provide the news in the future where the Apple store will be in 2026
Hi Saad Aldosari2026 🙋♂️, Actually we still have our crystal ball under maintenance, so we won't be able to predict the location of the Apple Store in XNUMX 😅. But we can confirm that it will be in an easily accessible location and will include all the Apple products you love! 🍎🏢🌟
Hello, I need something very important to know. What is the difference between the online store and having an official Apple store that you can go to? Where will the official Apple store open? As far as I know, there will be an official Apple store in 2026 and from the story of 2025. What is the difference? I need differences and I hope you respond. This question is confusing.
Hi Saad Aldosari44 🍏, I understand your question and it is very legitimate. The online store is a website where you can buy Apple products and get support over the web. As for the physical store, it is a place where you can visit in person to view the products and get direct customer service. Both stores offer different services according to your needs.
As for the physical store opening in 2026, this is an expansion plan by Apple to increase its presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Really, it is great news for Apple fans in the Kingdom! 🎉🎈
In addition, Apple users in the Kingdom will see a real boom in the shopping experiences and services provided by Apple in general.
May your dedication reward you! 🙌😄
Very nice and special news. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is really a very advanced country in all fields, and its electronic services are amazing. Everything you do and implement while you are in your home. The country’s services are something beautiful and very joyful for all who visit it.
We wish it further progress and useful development.
Thank you for your more than wonderful application. I have been with you since your beginnings, or to be more precise, since I bought the iPhone 4 when it was released.
I have great respect and admiration for the culture you provide.
Even though I am a little upset about the Mufkarati application, it is no longer of interest to you, and I apologize for that and I know the reason.
But when I emailed you, you told me that I just got used to it and that there is an alternative to it on the iPhone, which is the Reminders app, which I always see as if I don't see it.
But after your guidance, I stopped my diary and turned to reminders.
Thank you for educating the Islamic and Arab world. Your efforts are tremendous and great, and you deserve the honor that befits you.
How can we guarantee that Apple will not raise prices in Saudi Arabia? Is there any information that we can rely on? Please answer this point.
Because the truth that we always see is that everyone who comes to Saudi Arabia and opens branches there opens the door first without accountability or supervision.
Know that the cost varies from one country to another, but we see that there are countries where living and real estate are more expensive or similar to ours, so we see that the goods sold by merchants or companies are cheaper than what is sold in Saudi Arabia.
The excuse is known that the purchasing power in the Kingdom is strong.
Hi Saud 🙋♂️, Thank you for your thoughtful comment. As for Apple product prices in Saudi Arabia, Apple sets its prices based on a range of factors, including exchange rates, taxes, and local costs. So, it's hard to say whether prices will remain stable or not. However, as Apple is expanding its reach in the Saudi market, this could lead to better price competitiveness. 🍏💰🇸🇦
Excellent news. I think our iPhone users are more than the Android users combined, unlike the rest of the world, let alone other Apple products.
Malicious mafia company…
finally !!
To get rid of the greed of stores that raise prices in a disgusting way
Hi Abu Anas 🙌, yes, now you don't have to worry about high prices in stores. Apple's expansion in the Saudi market will make its products more available and affordable. It seems that apples 🍎 will be even sweeter in the future!
An important step for the Arab world
Yes, I am excited. We hope it will be the best choice for searching for services and products.
2026 man!!!
The title suggests it will open later this month.
Hi Omar! 😄 Sorry if the title has confused you a bit. The good news is that the online Apple Store will be available in the summer of 2025, while the physical store will open in 2026. 🚀🍏 Looks like we all have to be a little impatient to meet Apple in the Kingdom! 💚
It's a nice thing, but we aspire to the best. For example, why hasn't navigation been supported in Saudi Arabia yet?? We also want artificial intelligence to be supported early with Western countries that will be supported later. Then we can say that Apple is interested in the Saudi user and the Saudi market!!
Hello Abdullah Aldakhil 🙋♂️, Thank you for your interaction and valuable comment. Regarding navigation support in Saudi Arabia, this is a matter of regulations and licensing from the relevant authorities in the country. As for artificial intelligence, I assure you that Apple pays great attention to all its users around the world and always seeks to provide the latest and best technologies. Apple users are always at the top of its priorities 🌍💚.
Very good, I have been waiting for this moment for a long time. Currently, I am worried about Jarir Bookstore in terms of stocks and profits, and the iPhone constitutes a large part of Jarir’s sales.
Sweet
There will be a website in Saudi Arabia for sales and services, serving the region in the summer of 2025, then an official branch will be opened in 2026.
We didn't benefit anything 🤓🤓🤓
Praise be to Allaah
finally