India, March 31 -- Social media has been abuzz with unverified claims of tech giant Apple shutting its stores across the United Arab Emirates (UAE), including in cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, amid security concerns due to the US-Israeli conflict with Iran.

According to iPhone maker's website, there are a total of five Apple stores in all of UAE: Three in Abu Dhabi - Al Maryah Island, Yas Mall and Al Jimi Mall; and two in Dubai - Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Mall.

There is no official statement by Apple on the closure of its stores across the UAE. Apple had temporarily shut its corporate offices and five retail stores across the UAE early in March following attacks from Iran across the region over the weekend, however, there is no known ...