# Emirates Group announces 3% rise in annual profits to $5.7 billion.

*aerospace · news · 2026-05-07 · RTE.ie*

## Key points

- Emirates Group reported a 3% rise in annual profits to $5.7 billion despite war disruption.
- Record pre-tax profits of $6.6 billion and cash assets of $16.2 billion were achieved.
- Emirates is still operating at lower passenger capacity than before the regional disruption.
- Cargo operations have increased to maintain essential goods movement through the UAE.
- Dubai airport has faced over 2,800 drone and missile attacks since February 28, mostly intercepted.

**Companies:** Emirates Group
**Countries:** United Arab Emirates

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