Overview

• Apple announced it will expand its retail operations in Saudi Arabia, with an online store launching in summer 2025.
• Physical Apple Stores will open in 2026, marking the company's first direct retail presence in the country.
• One of the flagship stores will be located in Diriyah, a UNESCO World Heritage site near Riyadh.
• Apple highlighted a 1,750% increase in App Store developer earnings in Saudi Arabia since 2019 as part of its ongoing investment in the region.
• The company has spent over 10 billion SAR on various initiatives in Saudi Arabia over the past five years, including a developer academy launched in 2021.