Why is the macbook air M3 more expensive here in UAE?

I've noticed that in the US, the base model M3 macbook air only costs $1,099.00 which is only around AED 4,036.52 here in the UAE. But when I checked the Apple UAE website, the actual price of the M3 Macbook Air here in the UAE costs AED 4,599.00 to be exact (AED 562.48 more expensive than US) - why is that?

Posted on Mar 12, 2024 10:15 AM

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KiltedTim

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Mar 12, 2024 10:16 AM in response to davefromsharjah

shipping, import duties, etc.

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