Wynn Resorts said on Wednesday it has resumed construction on an integrated resort in the UAE following a short pause, even as the US-Israeli crisis with Iran continues to disrupt businesses in the Middle East.
The Las Vegas-based casino operator said it has taken steps to ensure the safety and security of all employees working on site.
“Wynn employees have been offered the opportunity to work from abroad if their home embassy recommends they do so,” the company said.
Besides severely disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the crisis has disrupted flight operations at two of the world’s busiest international hubs – the <a href="https://jordangazette.com/dubai-fire-brought-under-control-amid-drone-incident-near-creek-harbour/”>Dubai International Airport and Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport.
Wynn Al Marjan Island expected to open in Q1 2027
The casino operator, which won the UAE’s first commercial gaming operator’s licence in 2024, is building the luxury resort at Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah.
Last month, Wynn said it expected the resort to open in the first quarter of 2027.
