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Apple Closes All UAE Stores Through March 3 Following Government Safety Advisory

The UAE told private companies to keep non‑essential staff out of open areas through March 3, prompting Apple to pause in‑store operations.

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Apple Stores close in United Arab Emirates until March 4
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Overview

  • Apple’s UAE store pages show all five locations marked closed on March 1–3 with a planned reopening on March 4 at 12 p.m. local time.
  • The move aligns with guidance from the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation to reduce worker presence in open areas for three days.
  • An internal source described a “safety situation” as the reason for the closures, while Apple did not provide a public comment to reporters.
  • The affected stores are Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Yas Mall, Al Maryah Island, and Al Jimi Mall.
  • Coverage links the precaution to rising regional tensions after reported U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, with outlets noting the advisory window could be extended depending on developments.