Apple has temporarily closed all five of its retail stores and corporate offices in the United Arab Emirates following what the company described as a "significant escalation in Middle East conflict" over the weekend. The closures affect Apple's entire physical presence in the Emirates, one of its key markets in the region.
The move reflects heightened security concerns as regional tensions have intensified, prompting multinational corporations to reassess their operations in affected areas. Apple has not specified the duration of the closures or detailed the specific security threats that prompted the decision.