Apple launches online Apple Store in Saudi Arabia.

David Snow from Cult of Mac:

Apple expanded its retail presence to Saudi Arabia with the launch of the Apple Store online and Apple Store app, marking the first time the company has offered direct support in Arabic, the iPhone giant said Tuesday. The move is a significant milestone for Apple users in the Kingdom, who can now access the full range of Apple products and services with localized support from Apple’s team.

“We are thrilled to bring the Apple Store online and the Apple Store app to Saudi Arabia, offering customers a new way to explore and shop Apple’s extraordinary lineup of products and services,” said Deirdre O’Brien, Apple’s senior vice president of Retail and People. “Our customers in Saudi Arabia are passionate about the things they can do with technology, and our teams can’t wait to connect with customers and help them discover how Apple innovations can meaningfully enrich their daily lives.”

I went on their site to do a quick comparison between US pricing, and a 128GB iPhone 16 Pro which retails for $999 USD costs $1,253.

Ouch.

Thankfully my carrier now supports eSIM so I don’t have to go through extreme measures.