Citibank temporarily shuts most UAE branches from March 12–14, shifts staff to remote work March 12, 2026 at 12:27AM

Citibank has temporarily closed most of its branches and financial centers across the UAE from March 12-14 as a precautionary measure due to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The Mall of the Emirates branch will remain open, and digital services are fully operational. Other global banks are also implementing similar safety measures.