Companies across the region are trying to maintain operations and keep staff safe as conflict spreads across the Middle East since the US and Israel attacked Iran 13 days ago, sparking a regional conflict.
US lender Citigroup and British bank Standard Chartered as well as the London Stock Exchange Group have told employees in Dubai to work remotely.
Iran has mounted a series of attacks on Dubai and other cities in the United Arab Emirates, including drone strikes at the city’s airport, port, hotels and residential towers. It has also repeatedly carried out attacks on Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman have also come under attack.
In response to media’ questions, a Bloomberg spokesperson confirmed that staff in the Gulf, including Dubai, have been given the choice to work temporarily from outside the region.
