I look forward to all the people complaining about this giving up driving their cars (thus not using fuel that might have come from Saudi oil) and giving up use of any plastic / petrochemical-based products (which also might have come from Saudi oil). Oh no, hang on, that's the OK sort of support for SA. Carry on.
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Apple Store Coming to Saudi Arabia Both Online and In Person
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It isn't weird if the concern is human rights. It becomes a fundamental moral question for many people at that point.
This is fantastic for Saudis. Still no official Apple Store in the home of Apple's tax residency.... Republic of Ireland.
Cool down Nancy, who has suppressed his or her right to express disgust? I am pointing out the hypocrisy
And what do you suppose is the actual law regarding public displays of affection in the KSA? And how it applies to foreigners such as Tim Cook?
Funny enough, I'm not sure if you realize it's not uncommon or strange for men to hold hands in Muslim countries....
I wonder if the Vision Pro will become popular there. The price point should not be an object, and the spatial video would make recording sports and other public events quite compelling.
Apple today announced that its online store will launch in Saudi Arabia in summer 2025. The online store will allow customers in the country to order Apple's full range of products directly from the company for the first time.
Apple also said that it plans to open several flagship retail stores in Saudi Arabia starting in 2026. One of the stores will be in Diriyah, a UNESCO World Heritage site located just on the outskirts of Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia.
"We're excited to be expanding here in Saudi Arabia with the launch of the Apple Store online next year, and the first of several flagship Apple Store locations starting in 2026, including an iconic store at the stunning site of Diriyah coming later," said Apple CEO Tim Cook.
Saudi Arabia already has hundreds of Apple Authorized Reseller locations, but this will be Apple's first direct retail presence in the country.
Apple also announced that it will be opening a new store in the United Arab Emirates city of Al Ain next year, expanding its retail presence there. Apple has four other stores in the country, and its online store launched there in 2011.
In both of the press releases, Apple touted its various commitments and ongoing investments in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Cook spent the past few days in the United Arab Emirates, per his social media posts. He met with app developers, watched a Formula 1 race, and more.
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I can’t even believe we have people stanning for Saudi Arabia and their horrendous human rights violations
Have we really fallen this far?
Have we really fallen this far?
Sadly you’re right. However the conditions that are in China with the human rights impulse product popularity in profitability remains the chief reason. When I look at my dividend checks From being a stockholder in Apple. The proof is right there. The bottom line is profitability
Yes, because actions against your own citizens for their orientation or what they write about is the same thing as casualties in a literal war. Nice try at a whataboutism, but its not even a good one.
loling so much at this horrible take that I won't even dignify it with a response. Thank you for admitting that chopping up a reporter for reporting is, in fact, messed up though.
How is "chopping up a reporter" somehow worse than killing babies and children by the masses? Do Americans/Westerners have some sort of mental block in their head?
9/11 was an inside job.
Look at some of the people you put in Guantanamo Bay without any trial. Over 20 years for some.
Just practise "Don't ask, don't tell" and everybody will be happy.
I think you’re too naive and thrusting about Timmy’s plans in those regions.
Timmy smells 👃 only one thing there: 💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰
Having helped produced textbooks that in part sell in Saudi Arabia, I know something about localization there.
These Saudis are such snowflakes. No images of women. No mention of Christian or Jewish holidays. No mention of Saudi restrictions in the books. No mention of alcohol. The list goes on and on. It pretty much guts the ability of Saudi citizens to be fully informed about almost anything outside their culture.
These Saudis are such snowflakes. No images of women. No mention of Christian or Jewish holidays. No mention of Saudi restrictions in the books. No mention of alcohol. The list goes on and on. It pretty much guts the ability of Saudi citizens to be fully informed about almost anything outside their culture.
That would give some headlines. Timmy arrested on a public restroom 🤭🤣😂🤣
Yet I am pretty sure you oh so liberal Americans couldn't handle or accept a woman President.
Respecting your culture and heritage does not mean you are a "snowflake".