Bloomberg tells employees it can leave Gulf region

Bloomberg has told employees based in the Gulf, including at its Dubai regional ‌headquarters, they can temporarily relocate and work from outside the region, reports Alexander Cornwell of Reuters.

Cornwell reports, “In response to Reuters’ questions, a Bloomberg spokesperson confirmed that staff in the Gulf, including Dubai, have been given the choice ​to work temporarily from outside the region.

“Most employees have not asked to relocate but would be allowed ​to do so if they did, the spokesperson said, adding that the company continues to serve clients ‘without interruption.’

“Thomson Reuters, ‌which owns ⁠the Reuters news agency, competes with Bloomberg in providing financial data and news.

“Bloomberg employs journalists and other staff at its regional headquarters in Dubai’s financial district, including in roles supporting its financial data terminal. It also has staff elsewhere in the Gulf, including Saudi Arabia.”

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