Emirates Group posted a record profit before tax of AED 24.4 billion ($6.6 billion), up 7 per cent year-over-year, alongside record revenue of AED 150.5 billion ($41 billion) and record cash assets of AED 59.6 billion ($16.2 billion).

This was contained in a fiscal year report for the 2025-26, made public by the airline.

The $6.6b group profit, once again, positioned the airline as the world’s most profitable carrier despite major regional disruptions late in the reporting period.

Commenting on the report, the Chief Executive, Emirates Airlines and Group, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, described the results as outstanding despite significant challenges in the last month of its financial year.

He said: “This reaffirms the strength and resilience of the Emirates Group’s business model, which is rooted in safety, excellence, innovation, people and partnerships.

“For the first 11 months of 2025-26, the picture across the Group was very positive. Strong demand for our products and services was driving revenue, and we were achieving healthy margins thanks to our sustained investments in product, people, technology and brand. Month after month, we were surpassing our targets.”

Al Maktoum mentioned that on 28 February, military activity disrupted global commercial air traffic in the Gulf region, including in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

He emphasised that Emirates and dnata quickly mobilised to support the people and affected customers, protect the airline’s assets and ensure business continuity.

In 2025-2026, the group collectively invested AED 17.9 billion ($4.9 billion) in new aircraft, facilities, equipment, and the latest technologies to support its growth plans.

The group’s total workforce grew by 8 per cent to 130,919 employees, as Emirates and dnata continued recruitment activity around the world to support its expanding operations and boost its future capabilities.

The group’s UAE national workforce also grew to surpass 4,000, showing the success of its programmes to attract, grow and retain local talent.