Amanze Chinonye
Etihad Airways has reportedly dismissed at least 15 Pakistani employees in Abu Dhabi, with those affected allegedly given just 48 hours to leave the United Arab Emirates.
The development, which has sparked concern among expatriate communities, was said to have unfolded outside conventional corporate procedures. Instead of being formally notified through the airline’s human resources channels, the employees were reportedly summoned to an immigration office where they were handed exit orders.
Sources cited in the reports indicate that some of those affected were long-serving staff, including at least one individual with nearly two decades of service at the airline.
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The abrupt nature of the directive is said to have left workers scrambling to arrange travel, settle financial obligations, and manage family logistics within a limited timeframe.
While the exact circumstances surrounding the dismissals remain unclear, the reported involvement of immigration authorities has raised questions about whether the action was solely an internal employment decision or linked to broader administrative or security considerations.
As of the time of filing this report, Etihad Airways has not issued an official public statement clarifying the reasons for the terminations. Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have also not publicly commented on the matter.
The incident comes against the backdrop of longstanding labour migration ties between Pakistan and Gulf states, where millions of Pakistani nationals are employed across various sectors.
Sudden exit orders of this nature are considered unusual in standard corporate layoffs, particularly in the absence of documented HR processes.
With limited official information available, the situation remains fluid, and further clarification is expected from the airline or relevant authorities.
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