Apple opens first Middle East stores in Dubai, Abu Dhabi

Apple’s first official stores in the Middle East opened in Dubai and Abu Dhabi on Thursday, reported ‘Al Bayan’.

Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Civil Aviation Authority in Dubai and Chairman of Emirates Group, was given a tour of the Dubai premises after he officially inaugurated the store.

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The stores were opened in Dubai's Mall of Emirates and Abu Dhabi's Yas Mall.

Crowds had gathered at both the venues much before the opening waiting eagerly to make their purchase.