Standard Chartered issues clarification on local operations

Thursday, 12 March 2026 02:36

By ARN News Staff

Standard Chartered Bank has clarified that reports of staff being evacuated from its Dubai offices are inaccurate.

The bank says a precautionary work-from-home arrangement, put in place last week, has simply been extended.

Staff continue to operate remotely while maintaining normal services, and the bank says the UAE and other Middle East markets remain key parts of its global network as it supports clients in a fast-moving environment.

Reports that Standard Chartered evacuated staff from its Dubai offices are not accurate. The Bank had already implemented a precautionary work-from-home arrangement last week and this has simply been extended. pic.twitter.com/9OhHR9PXWh
— Standard Chartered UAE (@StanChartUAE) March 11, 2026

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