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flag Banks in Dubai and Qatar shift to remote work or close branches due to Iran’s threats and regional tensions.

flag Citigroup and Standard Chartered have instructed staff in Dubai to work from home amid rising regional tensions following Iran’s threat to target banks linked to the U.S. and Israel. flag HSBC closed all its Qatar branches indefinitely. flag The moves follow an attack on an Iranian military-linked bank and broader missile strikes, disrupting travel and raising concerns about Dubai’s status as a stable financial hub. flag While some banks have implemented remote work, others, including HSBC, maintain long-term confidence in the Gulf region.

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