Business · 25 September 2026

Iran war keeps HSBC's board out of Dubai

HSBC has moved a board meeting planned for Dubai this month to London over safety concerns, as the Iran war disrupts executive travel to the region, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. The board will now meet in London at the end of the month. HSBC, Europe's biggest lender, was the first bank ever to open in Dubai, back in 1946.

By BriefTea Editorial · 25 September 2026 at 8:38

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