Apple Closes Five UAE Stores, Delays Reopening to March 5
Apple closed all five UAE retail stores after US and Israeli strikes on Iran, extending reopening from March 4 to March 5 under heightened safety protocols. The UAE contributes to Apple’s Europe segment, which reported $38.15 billion in Q1 net sales, while the stock fell 3.1% over five days.
1. Store Closures in UAE
Apple has shut all five of its retail outlets across the United Arab Emirates following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, extending their scheduled reopening from March 4 to March 5 under enhanced safety protocols.
2. Impact on Revenue Reporting
The UAE is included in Apple’s Europe segment, which posted $38.15 billion in net sales for fiscal Q1 2026, but the company does not break out UAE-specific revenue.
3. Market and Regional Response
The temporary closures contributed to a 3.1% decline in Apple’s stock over the past five days, while multiple businesses and government bodies in the UAE have adopted remote work guidance and limited public activities.