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Middle East Economic Downside

CITIGROUP INC · 2026-10-15 · Importance 31 · Surprise 42

Citigroup activated contingency and resilience plans in Saudi Arabia as regional conflict escalated in October 2026. Saudi-based employees were given the option to work remotely, reducing staff presence at local offices. Clients continued to be serviced through remote teams and relocated personnel under the bank’s business-continuity protocols.