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Apple Stores Temporarily Closed in the United Arab Emirates

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Apple has temporarily closed all five of its retail stores in the United Arab Emirates, including three locations in Abu Dhabi and two in Dubai.

Apple Dubai Mall 2Apple Store at the Dubai Mall

All five of the stores will remain closed through at least Tuesday, March 3, according to Apple's website. This aligns with the Emirati government recommending that companies in the private sector take measures to avoid the presence of workers in open areas, if and where possible, from Sunday, March 1 until Tuesday, March 3.

One of Apple's shuttered stores is at the Dubai Mall, near the famous Burj Khalifa skyscraper. A sign says the store will remain closed "until further notice."

The other closed stores are at the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai, and at the Yas Mall, Al Jimi Mall, and Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi.

Internally, Apple says the stores are closed due to a "safety situation," according to a source familiar with the matter. The closures come amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, following recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.

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Top Rated Comments

Kylo83 Avatar
Kylo83
20 weeks ago
The freedom of Iran is a lot more important than having Apple stores open
Score: 41 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Bustycat Avatar
Bustycat
20 weeks ago
Hope some day we would have Apple Store Tehran
Score: 32 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Veinticinco Avatar
Veinticinco
20 weeks ago

Unsure what allies you’re referring to. I’m only aware of America’s allies making clear statements they’re not involved and expressing dismay at their own troops being targeted in the crossfire.
A definition that’s going to be used less and less. Would Canada describe themselves as an ally? Denmark? France? Even the UK’s “special relationship” is with the divorce lawyers.

The US under the current administration is going to find itself more and more isolated and ostracised.
Score: 20 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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jmonster
20 weeks ago

The freedom of Iran is a lot more important than having Apple stores open
What about the freedom of Americans to like not start multiple simultaneous wars while intentionally alienating their allies almost as if someone was intentionally setting us up to be unilaterally crushed in the near future?

But totally agree Apple stores aren’t the point ;)
Score: 20 Votes (Like | Disagree)
ScottishDuck Avatar
ScottishDuck
20 weeks ago

Our allies support this. Stop trying to find a reason to hate a good thing because it's being carried out by someone you hate.
Unsure what allies you’re referring to. I’m only aware of America’s allies making clear statements they’re not involved and expressing dismay at their own troops being targeted in the crossfire.
Score: 18 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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Lerxt
20 weeks ago

The freedom of Iran is a lot more important than having Apple stores open
Fixed it for you....The freedom for Trump to distract from the Epstein files is a lot more important than having Apple stores open.
Score: 14 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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