What prompted Binance's UAE staff relocation offer?

Regional conflict since late February, with missile interceptions disrupting events and business in UAE.

Is Binance leaving the UAE?

No — operations continue normally, many staff stayed, and it's positioned as a temporary, optional flexibility measure.

Around 1,000, or 20% of global workforce, with Abu Dhabi supporting worldwide operations.

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