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Eight per cent of the Wynn Al Marjan Island team chose to repatriate
Wynn Resorts has said that the build on its US$5.1bn Wynn Al Marjan Island casino resort project in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has started again following a ‘brief pause’ due to the war in the Middle East.
Wynn said that between seven and eight per cent of the Wynn Al Marjan Island team chose to repatriate following over 1,700 missiles and drone attacks on the UAE by Iran with a ‘large portion of its design/development team’ staying on.
Wynn stated: “We are assessing the state of its materials and FF&E that is on the water now, with alternative ports to source materials if necessary.”
“We have confidence in the UAE’s ability to keep its population safe,” Wynn said in a statement. “We note that for broad segments of the local population, business continues to follow normal patterns. Our project construction has resumed following a short pause. Steps have been taken to ensure the safety and security of all employees working on site.“
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.
“Wynn employees have been offered the opportunity to work from abroad, if their home embassy recommends they do so.
“We will continue to closely monitor the situation; any additional impacts on the project will be assessed in due course. The company thanks its employees and the construction teams in the UAE for their truly remarkable commitment and professionalism during this extraordinary time.”
