Companies in Dubai's financial district evacuate amid threats from Iran towards US and Israeli-linked assets
In a significant escalation of tensions, various companies in Dubai's financial district have initiated evacuations following threats from Iran towards assets linked to the United States and Israel in the region. Major firms, including US group Citi and consultancies Deloitte and PwC, have either closed their offices or instructed employees to leave as of Wednesday. This move underscores the heightened state of alert among businesses in what is considered the heart of the Middle East's financial hub. The evacuations follow a series of Iranian attacks and retaliatory threats aimed specifically at the UAE, which has become a focal point for... [Continue Reading]
