Emirates Group Grows Workforce by 2,200 in Record-Breaking Year
Compared to the same period last year, Emirates Group's workforce has grown by more than 5,600.
The Emirates Group added over 2,200 new employees in the first half of the 2024-25 fiscal year. This brings its total workforce to 114,610, up from 112,406 at the end of 2023-24—a nearly 2% increase.
Compared to the same period last year, Emirates Group’s workforce has grown by more than 5,600, up from 108,996. On Thursday, the Group reaffirmed its commitment to hiring across Emirates and dnata to meet future needs.
This announcement coincides with record financial results for Emirates Group. The company reported a pre-tax profit of Dh10.4 billion, exceeding last year’s half-year results. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Emirates’ Chairman and CEO, highlighted that profits will be reinvested in employee benefits, technology, and new products.
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“Our strong performance allows us to reinvest in our future. We are channeling billions into new customer offerings, advanced technologies, and our employees’ welfare,” said Sheikh Ahmed.
Following its record performance last year, Emirates Group increased employee salaries by 4% and issued bonuses equal to 20 weeks’ pay, as reported by Khaleej Times in June.
With the aviation sector rebounding post-pandemic, Emirates, flydubai, and other UAE airlines are actively hiring to meet growing demand. Most airlines have now returned to or surpassed pre-pandemic staffing levels.
In addition to hiring, Emirates Airlines has expanded its network, adding flights to eight cities—Amsterdam, Cebu, Clark, Luanda, Lyon, Madrid, Manila, and Singapore—through its Dubai hub in the first half of 2024-25.