Coronavirus impact: Apple closes its Dubai stores

Coronavirus impact: Apple closes its Dubai stores

The Apple store at the Dubai Mall as well as the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai, have been temporarily closed owing to the Covid-19 outbreak.. The information has been communicated by the brand on the websites of the malls.. Realising that new coronavirus is fast spreading wherever there are gatherings of any kind, Apple CEO Tim Cook on Saturday, March 14, announced to temporarily close all retail stores outside of Greater China till March 27, along with committing $15 million to help with global recovery.. Apple has opened all 42 retail stores in China after the new coronavirus situation improved in that country but had shut outlets in Spain and Italy.. We are committed to providing exceptional service to our customers.. Our online stores are open at www.apple.com , or you can download the Apple app on the App Store," Cook said in a statement.. For service and support, customers can visit support.apple.com.. A US retail store at Willow Grove Park in Pennsylvania was closed on orders from the state's governor, reports Apple Insider.. Over the years, Apple has expanded the number of retail locations and its geographical coverage, with over 500 stores across