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The Emirates Group employees are to receive a 20-week salary bonus in response to the company’s record financial performance in fiscal year 2025-26.
The Dubai-based aviation conglomerate, which includes Emirates airlines and ground services arm dnata, announced the bonus on the 7th of May 2026.
The payout comes after a year in which the group achieved historic highs in net profits, revenues, and cash reserves, despite significant disruptions caused by regional conflict in the final month of the fiscal year.
In a letter to staff, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, acknowledged the challenges employees faced during the year, particularly in March when military activity in the region severely disrupted operations.
“March 2026 will fade into memory, but we will never forget your bravery and incredible resilience,” Sheikh Ahmed wrote. “You were called upon during one of the most complex and challenging times in our history and you showed up with commitment and passion. For that, I will remain forever grateful to you.”
The group’s workforce grew 8% over the year to a total of 130,919 employees. Emirates Group shortlisted 390,000 candidates from 3.5 million applications and onboarded more than 9,700 people in the UAE during the same
Emirates Group reported a record profit before tax of Dh 24.4 billion (US $6.6 billion), up 7% year-on-year. Group revenue reached Dh 150.5 billion (US $41 billion), a 3% increase, while cash assets climbed 12% to Dh 59.6 billion (US $16.2 billion). Emirates’ airline alone posted a pre-tax profit of $6.2 billion, with its profit margin rising from 16.5% to 17.4%.
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