Apple temporarily closes UAE stores amid rising Middle East tensions

Amid escalating Middle East conflict, Apple has temporarily closed its corporate offices and all five retail stores in the UAE, with closures extending through at least March 3. Concurrently, Dubai Police are warning residents about SIM swap scams where fraudsters impersonate crisis management officials to steal personal information and access bank accounts.

Apple temporarily closes UAE stores amid rising Middle East tensions
Amid escalating Middle East conflict, Apple has temporarily closed its corporate offices and all five retail stores in the UAE, with closures extending through at least March 3. Concurrently, Dubai Police are warning residents about SIM swap scams where fraudsters impersonate crisis management officials to steal personal information and access bank accounts.