The Emirates Group reported a record half-year profit of AED 12.2 billion (US$ 3.3 billion) for the first six months of 2025-26. This marks the fourth consecutive year of half-year record profitability. After taxes, profit reached AED 10.6 billion (US$ 2.9 billion), up 13% from last year. Moreover, revenue rose 4% to AED 75.4 billion (US$ 20.6 billion).
Emirates airline posted a profit before tax of AED 11.4 billion (US$ 3.1 billion), up 17%. Revenue reached AED 65.6 billion (US$ 17.9 billion), up 6%. This growth reflects strong travel demand and preference for premium cabins. Similarly, dnata achieved a profit before tax of AED 843 million (US$ 230 million), up 17%, and revenue of AED 11.7 billion (US$ 3.2 billion), up 13%.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and CEO of Emirates Airline and Group, said, “Our performance surpasses last year’s results. Consequently, Emirates remains the world’s most profitable airline. We also continue to invest in innovation, technology, and employee development.”
The fleet received five new A350 aircraft. Emirates refreshed 23 aircraft interiors, adding more Business Class and Premium Economy seats. Furthermore, Emirates Premium Economy now serves 61 cities. New routes launched include Danang, Siem Reap, Shenzhen, and Hangzhou. In addition, the airline added 28 weekly flights to Antananarivo, Johannesburg, Muscat, Rome, Riyadh, and Taipei.
Emirates signed codeshare agreements with Air Seychelles, Condor, and Aurigny. Passenger traffic increased 4% to 27.8 million. Moreover, Available Seat Kilometers rose 5%, with a seat factor of 79.5%. SkyCargo carried 1.25 million tonnes of freight, up 4%, although yields fell in some segments. In addition, three new Boeing 777 freighters added capacity. Emirates also launched Emirates Courier Express for door-to-door shipping.
dnata grew across cargo, ground handling, catering, retail, and travel services. Therefore, revenue increased 13% to AED 11.7 billion (US$ 3.2 billion). Profit after tax rose 22% to AED 697 million (US$ 190 million). Airport operations revenue grew 15% to AED 5.5 billion (US$ 1.5 billion). dnata handled 450,903 aircraft turns and 1.59 million tonnes of cargo. In addition, catering and retail revenue rose 11% to AED 4.1 billion (US$ 1.1 billion). Meanwhile, travel revenue increased 11% to AED 2.0 billion (US$ 538 million).
The Group closed the half-year with AED 56.0 billion (US$ 15.2 billion) in cash, up from AED 53.4 billion (US$ 14.6 billion) in March 2025. Consequently, Emirates Group increased its workforce by 3% to 124,927 employees to support expansion and operations.
Strong financial results allow Emirates and dnata to continue investing in fleet, services, and global partnerships. These investments, therefore, reinforce Dubai’s role as a global hub for tourism, talent, and business. They also ensure customer satisfaction and safety.
