Etihad Airways Layoffs: Are Pakistani Workers Being Targeted?
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Yesterday, unconfirmed reports emerged stating that Etihad Airways terminated several employees in the UAE. Specifically, these rumors claim the airline singled out Pakistani nationals. Furthermore, reports indicate the airline gave some affected staff just 48 hours to leave the country.
Journalists and activists highlighted the sudden dismissal of long-serving airline staff. Alarmingly, immigration authorities allegedly summoned these employees and instructed them to exit the UAE within two days.
Consequently, online reactions intensified rapidly. Many social media users framed the dismissals as a broader crackdown on expatriate workers. Others speculated that Gulf companies are quietly phasing out non-essential roles to shift labor dynamics. Social media posts show users criticizing Middle Eastern leadership and questioning rapid changes in diplomatic relations between the UAE and Pakistan. However, no official statement confirms these assertions.
Amid the growing uproar, expert Ali Chishti rejected claims of nationality-based targeting. He linked the Etihad Airways layoffs directly to routine corporate restructuring. Currently, the aviation and tourism sectors are restructuring due to a sustained hit in global tourism.
Still, the controversy refuses to die down today. Ongoing chatter about economic and diplomatic strains between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates continues to fuel the incident. Meanwhile, the public continues to discuss unverified claims regarding financial pressures and shifting investments.
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