Emirates Group Reports Record Earnings

Emirates (airline) released its 2025-26 Annual Report, announcing record profit, revenue, and cash balances despite operational disruptions in the final month of the financial year. The group reported a profit before tax of AED 24.4 billion (US$6.6 billion) and revenue of AED 150.5 billion (US$41.0 billion). Emirates maintained its position as the world's most profitable airline, with record profit and revenue, expanding its network to 152 cities and taking delivery of 15 new Airbus aircraft. Dnata also achieved record profit and revenue, with strong growth across its business units. Emirates (airline) declared a dividend of AED 3.5 billion (US$1.0 billion) to its owner, Investment Corporation of Dubai. The United Arab Emirates' corporate tax rate for Emirates (airline) increased from 9% to 15% due to the adoption of Pillar Two tax rules. Chairman and Chief Executive Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum highlighted the group's resilience and strategic investments, including AED 17.9 billion (US$4.9 billion) in new aircraft, facilities, and technology. The group's workforce grew by 8% to 130,919 employees.