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What US companies are telling their Middle East-based employees during the war in Iran
- Goldman Sachs told regional employees to work from home and follow local officials' guidance, prioritizing safety and client continuity.
- Citigroup instructed staff to work from home until further notice, citing employee safety as the top priority.
- JPMorgan advised regional staff to work from home as it assesses the situation and maintains client services.
- FedEx highlighted its priority on staff safety and ongoing contingency measures to minimize service disruption.
- Amazon Web Services reported a data center connectivity issue in the UAE, attributed to objects causing sparks and fire.
- BlackRock said it is focused on employee and client safety following Iran's retaliatory strikes.
- Airbnb stated it has no regional offices but is checking in with employees regarding safety and policyholders affected by disruptions.
- FedEx's regional hub in Dubai World Central remains key for operations with ongoing service alerts.
- Dubai and Abu Dhabi continue to attract Western professionals seeking lifestyle and business opportunities, despite regional tensions.
- The article notes the situation follows retaliatory strikes by Iran and regional attacks that prompted policy changes.
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