The Emirates Group has announced a generous bonus for its employees, equivalent to 20 weeks’ salary, in recognition of its record-breaking fiscal performance for the year 2023/2024. This announcement was made following the company’s highest profitability ever, with profits reaching Dh18.7 billion and revenues climbing to Dh137.3 billion.
The Group has seen significant growth over the past year, with its workforce expanding by 10% to 112,406 employees—the largest in its history. Both Emirates and Dnata, the two main divisions of the group, contributed to this stellar performance.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates airline and Group, emphasized the strategic developments for the upcoming financial year. “We enter our 2024-25 financial year on strong foundations for continued growth,” he said. Sheikh Ahmed highlighted the upcoming delivery of 10 new A350 aircraft and Dnata’s expansion plans, aiming to enhance operational synergies and capabilities.
Additionally, the Group is focusing on sustainable growth by investing in environmental initiatives, comprehensive employee training programs in collaboration with top universities, and gender equality through the establishment of a Gender Balance Council.
Reflecting on the past challenges and the recovery, Sheikh Ahmed stated, “The Emirates Group saw high demand for air transport and travel-related services around the world, and because we were able to move quickly to deliver what customers want, we achieved tremendous results.” He added that the Group’s financial resilience positions it well for future investments and growth, promising enhanced services and value for customers and stakeholders alike.