The Emirates Group
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The Emirates Group (Arabic: مجموعة الإمارات) is a state-owned Dubai-based international aviation holding company headquartered in Garhoud, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, near Dubai International Airport.[5] The Emirates Group comprises dnata, an aviation services company providing ground handling services at 126 airports, and Emirates Airline, the largest airline in the Middle East. Emirates Airlines flies to over 150 destinations across 6 continents, operating a fleet of over 250 wide-bodied aircraft.[6][4]: 181 The airline has 170 aircraft on order worth US$58 billion.[citation needed] The Emirates Group has a turnover of approximately US$28.3 billion and employs over 105,000 employees across all its business units and associated firms, making it one of the biggest employers in the Middle East.[7] The company is wholly owned by the Government of Dubai directly under the Investment Corporation of Dubai and as part of Dubai Inc.[8]
Company type | State-owned |
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Industry | Aviation |
Founded | 1985; 39 years ago (1985)[1] |
Headquarters | Emirates Group Headquarters Dubai International Airport, , United Arab Emirates |
Area served | 80 countries[2] |
Key people | Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum[3] (Founder & CEO) Tim Clark (President) |
Revenue | AED 119.8 billion (2022-23)[2]: 6 |
AED 14.2 billion (2022-23)[2]: 6 | |
AED 10.9 billion (2022-23)[2]: 6 | |
Total assets | AED 172.1 billion (2022-23)[2]: 6 |
Owner | Investment Corporation of Dubai |
Number of employees | 102,379 (2022-23)[4]: 6 |
Subsidiaries | |
Website | theemiratesgroup |