Amazon shuts Abu Dhabi warehouses and suspends regional deliveries due to Middle East instability

by | Mar 3, 2026 | E-commerce News

Amazon closed its fulfillment centers in Abu Dhabi and suspended deliveries across the region due to escalating military tensions. The company instructed employees in Saudi Arabia and Jordan to stay indoors while it is transitioning regional staff to remote work. Nearly 300,000 third-party sellers are currently facing shipment delays as logistics channels are tightening.

Paul Drecksler is the founder and editor of Shopifreaks E-commerce Newsletter, covering the most important stories in e-commerce.

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