The Emirates Group welcomed over 105,000 new members of staff, increasing its workforce by 2 per cent.
This comes despite a 44 per cent decrease in profit across the whole group in the 2018-2019 financial year.
According to the report released on Thursday, Emirates Airline recorded a 6 per cent increase in revenue but a 69 per cent drop in profit.
Dnata, on the other hand, saw a 10 per cent increase in revenue with its international business accounting for 70 per cent of that.
Awqaf Abu Dhabi, LuLu Group launch AED100m projects for orphans
Abu Dhabi’s Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority has signed an agreement with LuLu Group International to develop commercial projects worth AED100 million, with the returns aimed at supporting orphans in the UAE.
Alabbar shares he has 'no concerns' on UAE property market
Emirati businessman Mohamed Alabbar has stated that he has "no concerns" about the property market in the UAE amidst the ongoing regional developments.
UAE banking sector continues to operate without disruptions: CBUAE Governor
Banks, financial institutions and insurance companies across the UAE continue to operating normally, without disruptions, confirmed Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE).
All terminals at Jebel Ali port operating normally: DP World
Dubai's DP World has announced that all terminals at Jebel Ali port are operating normally, adding that it is continuously monitoring developments in close coordination with relevant authorities.
UAE, Japan conclude CEPA negotiations to strengthen economic ties
The UAE and Japan have agreed on the final provisions of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
