Apple has temporarily closed its corporate offices and five retail stores in the United Arab Emirates due to a sharp escalation in Middle East tensions over the weekend. The stores shut down on Saturday, February 28, at 3 p.m. local time.
Government Guidance Drives Closures
This decision follows new directives from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. The ministry urges private sector establishments to minimize workers in open areas, excluding vital and essential roles that demand physical presence. Companies must implement remote working arrangements where feasible.
Duration and Affected Sites
The safety protocol applies for three days, from Sunday, March 1, through Tuesday, March 3, potentially extending to Friday, March 6. The duration remains flexible amid ongoing volatility. The impacted locations include five key Apple Stores across the UAE.
Store pages now display updated temporary hours reflecting these precautions.
