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.
China's ByteDance signs deal to form joint venture to operate TikTok US app
TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, has said it has signed agreements with three major investors to form a joint venture to operate TikTok's US app led by American and global investors on Thursday.
India reviewing allegations of antitrust breaches by IndiGo
India's competition regulator said on Thursday it was reviewing allegations of antitrust violations by budget airline IndiGo following recent flight disruptions that hit air travel nationwide.
DXB and DWC boost winter schedules with new routes
Dubai Airports has entered the winter travel season with one of its strongest networks in history, as Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International (DWC) welcome new airlines and expanded connectivity to meet rising seasonal travel demand.
Amazon in talks to invest in OpenAI
Amazon.com Inc is in discussions to invest in OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, in a potential deal that could value the artificial intelligence company at over $500 billion, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
DXB to welcome over 4.2 million guests over next two weeks
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is gearing up to accommodate a surge in travellers over the next two weeks, marking one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
Some flights operating at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC) were cancelled or delayed on Friday due to adverse weather conditions.
Dubai Police has deployed a number of patrols, while Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has positioned more than 2,000 staff to respond to any emergencies due to the unstable weather conditions.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has led messages congratulating Morocco's King Mohammed VI after they won the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 in Qatar on Thursday.
