Apple to Launch Online Store in Saudi Arabia in 2025, Physical Stores to Follow in 2026

The tech giant plans to establish its first direct retail presence in Saudi Arabia, including a flagship store at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Diriyah.

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.