Wynn Resorts indicated that ‘project construction has resumed’ on its Wynn Al Marjan Island integrated resort ‘following a short pause’ due to the conflict in the Middle East.
In a release on Wednesday, the gaming operator highlighted that ‘steps have been taken to ensure the safety and security of all employees working on site’.
Early this month, after attacks by Iran on numerous Middle Eastern countries including the UAE in response to bombings by Israel and the United States, Wynn indicated that it was ‘closely monitoring the situation’ and had ‘plans in place to secure the safety of our employees’.
The group in its Wednesday release reiterated its offer for employees to work from abroad, ‘if their home embassy recommends they do so’.
The escalated caution comes after multiple locations in the UAE, including the Dubai airport and The Palms hotel, were hit amongst the targeted attacks and aerial defense measures.
Wynn Al Marjan itself, despite being developed by a US-based operator, does not appear to have been targeted, despite reports indicating fallout from the conflict in Ras Al Khaimah, where the resort is located.
In its update, Wynn indicated that ‘for broad segments of the population, business continues to follow normal patterns’.
Wynn Resorts highlighted that the ‘Wynn Design and Development team overseeing the construction, architecture, and design of project, and the resort executive team leading operational strategy and planning, have been able to continue their work in a consistent manner’. The group did not indicate that there would be any delay to the property’s opening due to the conflict in the region.
‘The Company thanks its employees and the construction teams in the UAE for their truly remarkable commitment and professionalism during this extraordinary time,’ furthers the release.
