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Emirates fires undisclosed number of staff as global aviation comes to halt

Emirates, the jewel of the sheikhdom's vast array of state-linked enterprises, declined to offer figures on how many staff it fired

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The carrier said it would treat fired staff with fairness and respect, without elaborating.

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Dubai's long-haul carrier Emirates said Sunday it fired an undisclosed number of employees as the coronavirus pandemic has halted global aviation, becoming the latest Mideast airline to shed staff over the outbreak.

Emirates, the jewel of the sheikhdom's vast array of state-linked enterprises, known as Dubai Inc. to diplomats and investors, declined to offer figures on how many staff it fired.

"We have endeavored to sustain the current family as is ... but have come to the conclusion that we, unfortunately, have to say goodbye to a few of the wonderful people that worked with us," the airline said in

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