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.
Ferrari aims at AI generation with crypto auction for Le Mans car
Ferrari is tapping into crypto markets and tech-rich youngsters with a planned new digital token that its wealthiest fans will be able to use in an auction for a Ferrari 499P, the endurance car that won three straight Le Mans titles.
UAE expands access to government bonds with 'Retail Sukuk' initiative
The UAE Ministry of Finance has launched an initiative called 'Retail Sukuk', allowing individual investors to access Shariah-compliant, government-backed Treasury Sukuk (T-Sukuk) through digital platforms operated by local banks.
New UAE-Oman freight rail link to boost regional trade
A new freight rail service is set to connect Sohar in Oman with Abu Dhabi in the UAE, marking a major step forward in regional trade and logistics.
Trump says all trade talks with Canada are terminated
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday all trade talks with Canada were terminated following what he called a fraudulent advertisement in which former and late President Ronald Reagan spoke negatively about tariffs.
du reports AED732 million Q3 profit
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC (du) announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2025 on Thursday, reporting strong revenue growth and solid profitability across its key business segments.
Dubai Police have launched a new fitness programme, 'Fitness Zone 2025', that aims to enhance the physical and mental wellbeing of inmates, in line with the upcoming Dubai 30X30 fitness challenge.
The Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity will host a major pledging event in Abu Dhabi on December 8 to support global efforts to eradicate polio.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has congratulated the Emirate's first 16-member Student Council, calling them the "voice of Dubai".
