He has also directed that support be provided to all families affected by the severe weather conditions
A spokesman said the process had started, but declined to comment on how many jobs would be axed.
The firm, which has 26,769 employees, said in a statement the restructuring would result in a "measured reduction of headcount in some parts of the business".
It aimed "to reduce costs and improve productivity and revenue" in "an increasingly competitive landscape, against a backdrop of weakened global economic conditions", Etihad said.
Oil-exporting Gulf countries have felt the economic pinch as their revenues nosedived after crude price tumbled from above $100 a barrel in early 2014.
Launched in 2003, Etihad reported a 41 per cent surge in its net profit last year, reaching $103 million on the back of rising passenger numbers and cargo volumes. It operates a fleet of 125 planes.
Etihad has expanded rapidly and bought minority stakes in carriers around the world as it increased its share of global travel along with larger Gulf rivals Emirates and Qatar Airways.
Etihad owns 49 per cent of Alitalia, 29 per cent of Air Berlin, 40 per cent of Air Seychelles, 19.9 per cent of Virgin Australia and three per cent of Irish carrier Aer Lingus.
It also has a 24 per cent stake in India's Jet Airways.
He has also directed that support be provided to all families affected by the severe weather conditions
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