Conflict in the Middle East 2026: Can Remote proceed with onboarding/ adding new people in the middle east?

Can Remote onboard new team members in the Middle East?

Yes, Remote can currently onboard new team members in the Middle East. However, Employer of Record (EOR) and Contractor Management availability varies by country.

What is the current onboarding status?

Remote has not experienced interruptions or delays in onboarding team members in the following countries:

• 🇧🇭 Bahrain
• 🇨🇾 Cyprus
• 🇮🇶 Iraq
• 🇮🇱 Israel
• 🇯🇴 Jordan
• 🇰🇼 Kuwait
• 🇱🇧 Lebanon
• 🇶🇦 Qatar
• 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
• 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates (UAE)

All available onboarding processes are operating normally. Remote continues to monitor the situation and will provide updates if this changes.

Where is EOR onboarding available?

Remote can currently onboard EOR employees in:

• 🇨🇾 Cyprus
• 🇮🇱 Israel
• 🇱🇧 Lebanon
• 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
• 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

EOR onboarding is not currently available in:

• 🇧🇭 Bahrain
• 🇮🇶 Iraq
• 🇯🇴 Jordan
• 🇰🇼 Kuwait
• 🇶🇦 Qatar

Where is Contractor onboarding available?

Remote can currently onboard contractors through Contractor Management in all the countries listed in this article.

Product availability can change. Check Remote’s current country availability before starting the onboarding process.

See also: What should I know about supporting team members during the conflict?