UAE daily newspaper Khaleej Times has laid off up to 30 people as part of a company restructure.
Last month more than 10 senior members of staff, including the director of advertising, head of supplements and head of periodicals were told to leave with immediate effect, according to sources close to the newspaper.
One week later, up to 10 members of the editorial team and eight from advertising, studio and administration were also dismissed with immediate effect.
Many of those asked to leave had been with the newspaper for more than 10 years.
A now-former Khaleej Times employee, who worked at the newspaper for more than 15 years, told Campaign that staff were given no explanation regardi
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