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Apple Shuts UAE Offices, 5 Stores Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions

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Moneycontrol•02-03-2026, 08:56

Apple Shuts UAE Offices, 5 Stores Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions

•Apple temporarily suspended operations at its corporate offices and five retail locations across the UAE.
•Closures began Saturday, February 28, at 3 pm, affecting key Apple Store locations in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Al Ain.
•The move follows updated guidance from the UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, advising reduced employee presence and remote work.
•The advisory is a precautionary safety measure, recommended for three days (March 1-3), with potential for timeline changes.
•Affected stores include Apple Al Maryah Island, Apple Yas Mall, Apple Dubai Mall, Apple Mall of the Emirates, and Apple Al Jimi Mall.

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