Saudi Aramco orders full evacuation of Dhahran headquarters amid Houthi attacks
Dubai: Saudi oil giant Aramco has ordered the immediate evacuation of its headquarters in Dhahran, eastern Saudi Arabia, instructing all remaining essential employees to work from home until further notice amid escalating attacks by Yemen's Houthi group, AFP reported on Thursday. Three sources familiar with the matter, speaking on condition of anonymity for security reasons, said that most…
Saudi oil company Aramco has directed all non-essential staff to evacuate its headquarters in Dhahran, eastern Saudi Arabia, and work remotely from home, according to AFP. The order followed a recent attack on the company's offices, with three unnamed sources stating that most employees have already been working from home since the incident last week.
The evacuation serves as a precautionary measure to safeguard personnel while maintaining business operations through remote working. Aramco, a major player in the global oil industry, is based in Dhahran, an important hub for Saudi Arabia's oil sector in the Eastern Province. The move comes amid growing security concerns across the Kingdom, following an increase in attacks attributed to Yemen's Houthi group.
The exact duration of the remote working arrangements and potential impact on Aramco's operations remain unclear.
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