Apple's latest job postings on its website hints it already has begun the hiring process for its first retail store in the Middle East, specifically the United Arab Emirates.
Apple has posted available positions including a Specialist, Store Leader, Manager, Genius, Market Leader and more. While there is no indication on when the store would open, previous hiring schedules would point to a February 2015 date for an opening.
The UAE is a country of nine million residents along the Persian Gulf, and its economy and technical sophistication rank very high on a global scale. Up to 85 percent of the country’s residents are expatriates from other countries, and it hosts millions of tourists each year, making it a perfect Apple store target. There are many potential locations for the future store in the emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, both with upscale, multi-level shopping malls.
Back in February of 2014, Tim Cook was spotted in the United Arab Emirates, however his reason for the visit was unknown.
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