Crisis Management Middle East conflict puts multinationals’ crisis plans under the microscope Airspace closures, evacuations, and visa uncertainty force employers to reassess pay, compliance, and duty-of-care obligations across the Gulf iStock.com/mesh cube Image Izzy Wood Senior Reporter Thursday 05 March 2026 Employers with staff in the Middle East are being urged to activate crisis management protocols as escalating military activity between Iran, Israel, and the US risks life and disrupts operations a Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Health & Safety How to limit safety risks during Israel trips Recruitment Cambodia boosts support for citizens returning from Thailand Work Permits Austria eases access to employment for Ukrainian refugees Human Rights DHS proposes year-long work authorisation delay for asylum applicants