What US companies are telling their Middle East-based employees during the Iran conflict

"Goldman Sachs has implemented a number of measures to support the safety of its people and resilience of its business. The US bank has told its employees across the region to work from home and to follow the advice of local officials. Goldman is also staying close to clients in the region as the situation unfolds and has made safety a top priority."

"Citigroup has told its employees to work from home until further notice. The safety of our employees is our number one priority, and we are continuing to take measures to help keep our employees and their families safe. We are continuing to serve our clients and we have robust contingency and resilience plans in place for that purpose."

"Photos and videos showed missiles streaking across the sky in Dubai on Saturday and Sunday. Fallout from intercepted missiles caused fires and other problems across the region. Amazon Web Services said Sunday that connectivity from one of its data centers in the United Arab Emirates was down after the facility was impacted by objects that created sparks and fire."

Following US and Israeli military strikes on Iran and subsequent Iranian retaliatory attacks across the Gulf, major US financial institutions have implemented safety measures for their regional employees. Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and JPMorgan have advised or instructed staff to work from home until further notice. The escalation caused visible damage across the region, including missile interceptions over Dubai and fires at AWS data centers in the UAE. These companies prioritize employee safety while maintaining business continuity through contingency plans. The UAE has become an attractive destination for Western professionals due to tax benefits and business opportunities, making employee safety during regional conflicts a significant concern for multinational corporations.

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