Emirates has succeeded in transforming from a small carrier that started operations with two chartered aircraft on October 25, 1985, to a global giant that determines the trends in the aviation industry. Cumulative 18.53%.

The financial impact of Emirates Group in the national economy exceeded AED 100 billion. Since its inception, Emirates Group has provided the Government of Dubai with profits totaling AED 19.1 billion and has been re-injected into the economy.

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In detail, Emirates has succeeded in transforming from a small carrier that began operations with two chartered aircraft on October 25, 1985, to a global giant determining trends in the aviation industry.

The airline, which celebrated its 34th anniversary yesterday, embodies the success story of Dubai and the UAE as a leading player in the global air transport industry. Diverse and modern, and making its way into tomorrow's world, thanks to the wise vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

Economic artery

In just a few years, Emirates has transformed itself from a passenger carrier into an influential economic artery in the global system, both directly and indirectly, evidenced by the jobs it creates, the millions of visitors it transports from one destination to another, as well as facilitating The global trade movement which contributed to increasing the volume of trade exchange between the countries that reach it.

Emirates has taken advantage of Dubai's strategic location in the heart of the world, becoming a link between the West and the East, and has strengthened its strategic partnerships, in order to achieve more connectivity and communication with customers.

Emirates' success is not only a global aviation industry, it is also a major contributor to the growth of the local economy. The financial impact of Emirates Group in the national economy exceeds AED100 billion. It has become one of the largest non-governmental organizations in terms of number of employees, with the total number of employees in the group increasing to more than 100,000 employees in the technical, specialized and hospitality sectors.

158 destinations

With a fleet of 158 destinations in 86 countries across six continents, including 16 dedicated cargo destinations, Emirates has further enhanced the airline's ability to facilitate global tourism and trade, with many destinations not serviced. By direct flights.

The number of passengers carried by Emirates last year reached 58.6 million passengers. The airline flew more than 192,000 flights, and its 268 aircraft flew 908 million kilometers back and forth around the globe.

Emirates has helped redefine the concept of global air travel, and has achieved global leadership reflected by official figures and data. Currently, it operates 1,500 flights a week to connect Dubai with the continents of the world through its growing network, through 268 aircraft from the Boeing and Airbus models. Last year, the number of passengers reached 58.6 million, with 192,000 flights covering 908 million kilometers.

Government of Dubai

Since its inception, Emirates Group has provided Dubai Government with profits totaling 19.1 billion dirhams and has been re-injected into the economy, helping finance infrastructure projects, including various phases of Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum airport expansion, official data showed. And other infrastructure projects. The total revenues of Emirates Airline during the past three decades amounted to AED 884 billion, with a cumulative growth rate of 18.53%. Revenues at the end of the last fiscal year reached AED 98 billion, compared with AED 698 million in total revenues during the financial year 1989-1990. , Which indicates the size of the carrier's growth. Emirates Airline has become one of the most attractive destinations for UAE nationals. The group is active in attracting, training and qualifying national graduates, and allows them to assume leadership and supervisory positions in various departments and operations.

Since its inception, Emirates has invested heavily in the latest technologies, products and aircraft, setting new trends in the global aviation industry, and raising the standards of products and services for passengers has crowned the airline with dozens of international awards over the past years.

Over the past 34 years, the airline has transformed itself from a small airline into a gigantic group of 80 travel, hospitality and hospitality companies, making it one of the world's most valued brands and playing a vital role in revitalizing traffic through Dubai International Airport. With a modern fleet of 112 Airbus A380 superjumbos, the airline is spearheaded by global operators, Dubai's tourism profile is firmly established to position the emirate as one of the world's leading travel destinations, according to international reports.

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Fifth Freedom

Emirates is considering offers from several European cities to operate regular services under the Fifth Freedom framework, which allows airlines to operate flights between foreign countries, following the great successes of flights to New York, through the airport «Malpensa» in Milan, Italy and « Newark Liberty »In the United States, through the Greek capital Athens.

The airline has previously pointed out that the recent agreement with the United States does not impose any restrictions on the use of the fifth freedom in the future.

Improve the global aviation industry

Emirates is playing a significant role in improving the industry, through suggestions and improvements to aircraft to increase operational efficiency.

Airbus, the European industrial giant, halted its A380 production program after Emirates decided to reduce its order from 162 to 123.

Airbus decided to halt production of the aircraft with the delivery of the last such aircraft in 2021.

Support the global economy

Emirates' direct and indirect contribution to the economies of 30 countries worldwide exceeds AED 120 billion, official data showed.

Emirates has supported more than 104,000 US jobs and contributed more than $ 21.3 billion to the US economy. It also contributed $ 7.6 billion to Europe's economy.

The airline contributes to India's GDP by about $ 848 million a year and supports more than 86,000 jobs.

10 years on the aircraft «A380»

In early August 2018, Emirates celebrated 10 years of A380 service in its fleet. Since its first flight to New York on August 1, 2008, Emirates A380 has carried more than 105 million passengers and served 115 A thousand journeys, which covered more than 1.5 billion kilometers, equivalent to 39 thousand orbits around the globe. Emirates is the world's largest operator of A380 aircraft, with a fleet of 104 super-class aircraft serving 49 cities on six continents, with regular flights and more than 80 daily departures from the airline's headquarters in Dubai.

$ 6.6 Billion Emirates Brand Value

Emirates has boosted its position among the world's 500 most expensive brands in 2019, ranking 329 globally in the mid-year, after the airline's brand value rose 18% to $ 6.6 billion, compared with $ 5.3 billion. in the last year.

Brand Finance said that Emirates' success in recording this significant increase in value growth is an indication of the brand's ability to attract passengers to Dubai as a travel hub, and its success in providing an ideal connectivity network for passengers from all over the world. Via Dubai before continuing to travel. Brand Finance awarded Emirates' brand with 85.8 points out of a total of 100 points, which is equivalent to the AAA rating, keeping the airline as the strongest brand in the Middle East.

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The financial impact of Emirates Group on the national economy.

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A group of employees in the technical, specialized and hospitality sectors.