Qatar Airways has terminated around 200 employees, all Filipino nationals, in Doha.
Philippine Labour Secretary Silvestre Bello said the government is still trying to ascertain the "real cause" behind the layoffs.
ABS-CBN had earlier reported that the reason stated in their notice letter was redundancy.
The airline is yet to respond to Reuters for an official statement, but several carriers around the world have been impacted by travel restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
UAE thwarts advanced cyberattacks targeting financial sector
The UAE Government's Cyber Security Council (CSC) said on Friday it has successfully countered a series of advanced cyberattacks targeting the country's financial sector.
Emirati Supplier Programme awards AED1.78 billion in contracts to SMEs
The Emirati Supplier Programme awarded AED1.78 billion in contracts to Emirati small and medium-sized enterprises in 2025, marking a 38 per cent increase compared to the previous year, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said on Friday.
Zayed International Airport reports strong passenger, flight traffic
Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport (AUH) has recorded strong growth in passenger and flight traffic, with daily volumes now higher than the same period in 2025.
UAE pushes for South America trade deal at Mercosur Summit
The UAE has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening economic ties with South America's Mercosur bloc, as it pushes to secure a landmark trade agreement with the regional alliance.
UAE-Ukraine CEPA takes effect, boosting economic ties
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and Ukraine officially comes into force on July 1, in a significant advancement in the two nations' economic ties.
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