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Corporate Evacuations Surge Amid Mideast Unrest
2 Mar
Summary
- Security firms are guiding multinational clients on worker safety and evacuations.
- One firm has already evacuated over 700 people across 21 missions.
- Companies are divided on whether to advise employees to stay or leave.
Corporate security companies are experiencing a significant increase in inquiries from global clients concerned about employee safety in the Middle East. Security firms are offering guidance on safeguarding or evacuating workers, with one CEO advising against remaining in place. This firm has already completed more than 700 evacuations across 21 missions, relocating individuals to neighboring countries like Jordan and Egypt, or to Oman.
Other companies are taking a different stance, cautioning employees to stay indoors unless necessary, fearing that movement could increase risk. These companies are implementing safety protocols and scenario planning for prolonged unrest, potential supply-chain disruptions, and airspace closures.
Companies like Tata Consultancy Services have instructed their Middle East staff to remain indoors and await local guidance. They have also suspended all regional travel and activated communication trees to monitor employee well-being, emphasizing close contact with associates and their families.
