Apple has embarked on a hiring spree for retail roles in Saudi Arabia, following the significant expansion of its retail operations in the Kingdom. Job opportunities have also opened up in the UAE, according to job postings on the company’s website.
Apple‘s current hiring in Saudi Arabia and the UAE demonstrates a broad range of opportunities within the company. In Saudi Arabia, they are recruiting for roles encompassing management, technical expertise, sales, operations, marketing, and legal functions. The UAE also presents diverse opportunities, including positions in business, operations, specialist roles, technical support, store management at the Dubai Mall, and leadership for their online business in the Middle East.
The recruitment spree comes after the tech giant announced plans to launch its online store in Saudi Arabia in the summer of 2025, marking its first direct retail service in the kingdom. This will be followed by the opening of flagship Apple Store locations starting in 2026, the tech juggernaut has said.
Apple typically seeks highly skilled and motivated individuals who are passionate about technology and customer experience. Moreover, a career at Apple is often seen as a prestigious opportunity with potential for professional development within a globally recognised company.
Apple’s plans for the region
Late last year, the tech giant had also announced plans for a fifth store in Al Ain. This marks Apple’s fifth retail store in the UAE, demonstrating its continuous investment in the region.
“The UAE is home to an incredible community of creators, innovators, developers, and entrepreneurs, and we’re excited to keep growing our teams, supporting local businesses, and strengthening our ties with our customers here,” Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO had said in December. “We’re thrilled to open our newest store in Abu Dhabi and to keep sharing the magic of Apple with even more people,” he said.
In Saudi Arabia, Apple continues to invest across various avenues, spurring job creation and bringing new technologies to artists, entrepreneurs, small business owners, and commuters. Over the past five years, Apple has spent more than SAR 10 billion with companies across the country.
Trump’s trade war
Unprecedented tariffs – initiated by the current US administration – with the aim of bringing manufacturing back to America, is significantly impacting companies like Apple, which largely rely on overseas production.
According to Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities, manufacturing iPhones in the US could more than triple their price to around $3,500 due to the complexity of replicating the existing Asian supply chain, including chip fabrication plants. Ives estimates such a move would cost Apple approximately $30 billion and take three years to shift just 10 per cent of their production to the US.
