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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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Delivery apps including Careem and Uber say services remain operational in the Gulf despite missile alerts and overhead interceptions.
UAE authorities urged remote work for private firms from March 1 to 3 to support safety during the attacks.
Delivery drivers' earnings and quotas are affected, with agency fines cited for refusing orders in some cases.
The Ministry of Defense has reported deaths and injuries as attacks continue in the UAE.
Deliveries under crisis include groceries and essential goods to reduce panic and maintain normalcy.
The ILO classifies delivery drivers as essential workers, critical for access to daily necessities.
The discussion mirrors pandemic-era norms where essential services were kept running to prevent shortages.
Careem, Uber, and Deliveroo emphasized real-time safety updates and guidance for drivers via WhatsApp and SMS.
Riders and drivers navigate safety with limited official guidelines on ongoing missile threats.
The story highlights the balance between sustaining daily life and protecting workers during crises.

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