Fearing they will be targeted by bombing, Kuwaiti banks are closing their branches in high-rise towers.
Several Kuwaiti banks and companies announced on Sunday the temporary closure of their headquarters located in high-rise towers, following a fire that broke out on the upper floors of the Public Institution for Social Security tower as a result of it being targeted by an Iranian drone, according to what was reported by media outlets and official platforms.
The National Bank of Kuwait said in a statement published on its X platform page that it has decided to close its headquarters starting from Sunday, March 8, until further notice, in light of current developments and in order to ensure the safety of employees and the continuity of business.
For its part, Kuwait Finance House announced the suspension of work on Sunday in the two main buildings (1 and 2) and their affiliated departments in the “KFH” tower, as a precautionary measure related to the current developments.
Boubyan Bank also announced, in a post on the “X” platform, the temporary suspension of work at its headquarters and branches for Sunday, March 8, in light of the security developments.
For its part, the telecommunications company “Ooredoo Kuwait” announced the closure of its main building branch starting today until further notice, as a precautionary measure.
These measures come at a time of escalating tension in the region, amid fears of attacks targeting high-rise or vital facilities in several Gulf states. link