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Citigroup Keeps UAE Branches Closed Amid Ongoing Regional Conflict
Citi Bank logo appears in this illustration taken December 1, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic DUBAI, March 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Citigroup said on Monday it will keep most of its branches and offices in the United Arab Emirates closed until further notice after temporarily shutting them last week amid the ongoing regional conflict. The bank said client-facing operations in the UAE remain suspended while services continue through digital channels. Citigroup directed
Mar 171 min read


Citibank Closes Most UAE Branches After Iranian Threat to Financial Institutions
Dubai, March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Citibank said it will close all but one of its branches in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday after Iran threatened to target financial institutions in the region. The bank said the decision was taken “given the evolving situation within the country,” without providing additional details. Other financial institutions in the UAE have reportedly advised employees to work from home following the Iranian threat. The warning c
Mar 121 min read
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