Apple retail stores and corporate offices in UAE temporarily closed [U]

Apple has temporarily closed its corporate offices and five Apple Store locations in the United Arab Emirates following a significant escalation in Middle East conflict over the weekend.

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Update: As of March 4, closures now extend through Friday with re-opening set for Saturday, March 7.

Apple Store locations in the region first closed on Saturday, February 28, at 3 pm.

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The temporary move adheres to new guidance today from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation asking that “private sector establishments in the country take the necessary measures to avoid the presence of workers in open areas, with the exception of vital and essential roles that require physical attendance, and to implement remote working arrangements wherever possible.”

Here’s how the temporary store hours first appeared on the affected store pages:

The five affected stores include:

This safety measure is recommended to apply for a period of three days, from Sunday, March 1, through Tuesday, March 3 Friday, March 6. This remains subject to change given the volatility of the situation.

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