## Emirates Group Records Historic US$ 6.6 Bn Profit 📈

The Emirates Group has reported its most successful financial year to date for 2025-26, maintaining its status as a global aviation leader despite regional geopolitical disruptions. • Overall Group Performance Profit Before Tax: US$ 6.6 Bn (AED 24.4 Bn), a 7% increase YoY. Revenue: US$ 41.0 Bn, up 3% to a new record level. Cash Assets: Hit a peak of US$ 16.2 Bn, rising 12%. Dividend: US$ 1.0 Bn declared for the Investment Corporation of Dubai. • Sector Breakdown: Emirates Airline Net Profit: Record US$ 5.4 Bn (post-tax), with a 15.0% margin. Capacity: Network expanded to 152 cities; 15 new Airbus A350 aircraft delivered. Operating Costs: Fuel remains the largest expense at 29%, though the fuel bill dropped slightly due to lower prices. • Sector Breakdown: dnata & Services dnata Revenue: Record US$ 6.4 Bn, up 12%, driven by flight activity in key markets like the UK and US. Cargo: Emirates SkyCargo carried 2.4 Mn tonnes (+3%), contributing 12% of total airline revenue. Catering: Emirates Flight Catering grew external revenue by 12%, uplifting 16.2 Mn meals. • Strategic Highlights & Outlook Investment: US$ 4.9 Bn poured into new aircraft, technology, and facilities. Workforce: Global headcount grew 8% to over 130,000 employees. Resilience: Successfully managed traffic disruptions in the Gulf region through Dubai’s stable aviation ecosystem. Future: Order book stands at 367 aircraft; fuel is hedged until 2028-29 to ensure price stability.