The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has asked private-sector companies to move staff to remote work for three days as a precaution, following the interception of Iranian missiles over the country. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) issued guidance urging businesses to protect employees by keeping them away from open areas and enabling work-from-home arrangements wherever possible. Only essential workers whose jobs require physical presence are excluded.
The directive applies from Sunday, 1 March, through Tuesday, 3 March, and is part of wider safety measures linked to the evolving security situation. MOHRE emphasised that decisions about suspending operations or adjusting work setups ultimately rest with local authorities, depending on how events unfold. Companies are also expected to monitor official updates from federal and emirate-level bodies to ensure compliance and safeguard staff.
The UAE is one of several Gulf states hit by Iranian strikes, which Tehran described as retaliation against US military assets in the region. Missiles targeted sites in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE. In the Emirates, four people were injured when debris from intercepted drones fell onto residential buildings, and damage was reported at key infrastructure sites including Dubai International Airport, the Burj Al Arab, and the Palm Jumeirah.
For workplaces, the immediate priority is employee safety. Remote work offers a way to maintain business continuity while reducing exposure to risk.
