The US State Department has also advised Americans in affected countries to leave through commercial transport due to serious safety risks. It is also arranging military and charter evacuation flights as tensions continue to rise.
NVIDIA has temporarily shut its Dubai office and asked employees to work from home. CEO Jensen Huang informed staff that the company’s crisis response team is actively supporting workers and their families in affected areas. Around 6,000 NVIDIA employees are based in Israel. The company continues to monitor the situation closely.
Amazon has also instructed its corporate staff in the region to switch to remote work and follow local government advice. The company operates offices in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt, Turkey, and Israel. An Amazon spokesperson said employee safety is the top priority. The company is working with local teams and authorities to ensure staff receive proper support during this period of uncertainty.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has reportedly faced operational issues during the conflict. Drone strikes affected facilities in the UAE and Bahrain. Moreover, AWS data centres in the Middle East experienced power outages and connectivity problems after unidentified objects struck a UAE facility. Due to the growing instability, Amazon has shut its fulfilment centre in Abu Dhabi and suspended deliveries in parts of the region.
The latest developments show how quickly global conflicts can disrupt major technology operations. With offices closed, deliveries paused, and data centres affected, companies are focusing first on employee safety and then on business continuity. As tensions in West Asia remain high, more firms may review their regional operations and emergency plans in the coming days.
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