Etihad Airways terminates 15 Pakistani employees in Abu Dhabi

The international reports suggested that the affected employees were instructed to leave the United Arab Emirates within 48 hours, leaving little time to make necessary personal and financial arrangements.

The sudden move has caused distress among workers and their families residing in the emirate.

Reports indicate that the dismissals were carried out without standard human resource procedures.

In some cases, employees were reportedly directed to immigration authorities instead of being formally notified through internal company channels. Among those affected were experienced staff members, including individuals with long service records spanning nearly two decades.

The involvement of immigration authorities in the process has raised questions about whether the action was part of routine workforce restructuring or linked to broader regulatory measures.

However, no official explanation has been issued by Etihad Airways so far.

The development has also sparked concern in Pakistan, which relies significantly on overseas employment and remittances from workers in the Gulf region.

Analysts note that such incidents could have wider implications for workforce stability and economic inflows.

While workforce adjustments are not uncommon in the aviation industry, the manner and speed of these terminations have intensified scrutiny.

Observers say the situation highlights the vulnerability of expatriate workers and the need for greater clarity and transparency in employment practices.