Middle East Updates & Developments
Essential insights and expert guidance to help you navigate the evolving landscape in the Middle East
Latest Partner Updates
Please see below for all the latest updates and tools from our Expert Partners
Mercer - Current
A hands-on guide to navigating the tricky decisions and evacuation triggers of the current Middle East crisis.
Bournes Relocation - 02/04/2026
Bournes Relocation provides the latest information on disruption to shipping and global relocation.
AIRINC - 01/04/2026
Drawing on pulse surveys and roundtable discussions, AIRINC explores current trends in evacuation, danger pay, and remote work.
AIRINC - 31/03/2026
This AIRINC survey shows differing corporate responses to assignee evacuations & approaches to danger pay in the Middle East
Santa Fe Relocation - 27/03/2026
Santa Fe provides the latest information on the impact of the current situation on international shipping.
Grant Thornton - 19/03/2026
Grant Thornton provides insight on managing your workforce through Middle East geopolitical uncertainty.
BDO - 17/03/2026
UK returns from conflict zones: Why individuals and employers must seek tax advice
ECA - 06/03/2026
ECA examines critical duty of care priorities, travel disruptions, and rising assignment costs whilst highlighting the need for robust evacuation planning.
Magrath Sheldrick - 05/03/2026
Magrath Sheldrick provides an overview of the significant disruptions to airspace and immigration services across the region and offers essential guidance on government office operations and resident safety protocols.
Pickfords Relocation - 05/03/2026
Pickfords Relocation provides details of logistics disruptions, freight surcharges, and administrative delays whilst highlighting risks amongst regional hubs.
Sterling Lexicon - 03/03/2026
Sterling Lexicon shares their industry alert detailing the key impacts on relocation and logistics.
Santa Fe Relocation - 03/03/2026
Santa Fe provides an operational update on conditions affecting logistics activity across parts of the Middle East.
Magrath Sheldrick - 02/03/2026
Magrath Sheldrick provides an overview of the significant disruptions to airspace and immigration services across the region and offers essential guidance on government office operations and resident safety protocols.
AIRINC
AIRINC explores the use of danger pay as a temporary measure during periods of heightened security risk.
AIRINC
AIRINC provides insights into emergency response planning for internationally mobile employees.
Mercer
Mercer offers a framework to help organisations navigate complex crises effectively.
Mercer
A helpful deep dive into the lessons learned from previous global shake-ups to help sharpen your response to the evolving situation in the Middle East
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