UAE advises private sector companies to shift to work-from-home amid escalating tensions

Key Highlights

• Remote working advised amid ongoing missile interceptions According to the ministry, the guidance applies from Sunday, 1 March, to Tuesday, 3 March, as part of safety measures linked to the evolving security situation.
• Officials noted that decisions on suspending operations or modifying work arrangements ultimately rest with the relevant local authorities, depending on developments on the ground.
• MOHRE also called on companies to monitor official updates from federal and emirate-level bodies to ensure compliance and protect workers.
• Iranian strikes target multiple Gulf states The UAE is among several Gulf countries struck by Iranian missiles as Iran launched retaliatory attacks on United States assets across the region.
• Tehran confirmed on Saturday that its strikes targeted sites in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE – countries hosting American military facilities – according to the Fars news agency.