Economy Local 2025-11-07T01:26:44+00:00

dnata Sets Record Revenue Performance for First Half of Financial Year

dnata achieved a record revenue of AED 11.7 billion in the first half of the 2025-2026 financial year, a 13% increase year-over-year. Operating profit and revenues from key segments also showed significant growth.


dnata Sets Record Revenue Performance for First Half of Financial Year

«dnata» has recorded a new revenue performance record during the first half of the financial year (2025-2026), with revenue from other operations increasing by 13% to reach AED 11.7 billion, compared to AED 10.4 billion during the same period of the last financial year. dnata's total profit before tax reached AED 843 million, a growth of 17% compared to the same period of the last financial year, while the company's profit after tax amounted to AED 697 million. dnata showed its operating profitability, with its profit before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation reaching AED 1.4 billion, a 5% increase compared to AED 1.3 billion (in the first six months of the last financial year). «dnata for Airport Operations» maintained its position as the largest contributor to dnata's revenue, with this contribution amounting to AED 5.5 billion, a 15% increase over the revenues of the first six months of the last financial year, thanks to the continued growth in customer demand, especially in the UAE, Italy, Australia, and the United Kingdom. The number of aircraft handled by dnata across all its sites also increased by 15% to 450,903 flight movements, driven by the launch of its operations at Rome airport. The cargo handled by dnata reached 1.59 million tonnes, an increase of 3% over the same period last year, thanks to strong demand for cargo services and its operations in the UAE. The contribution of «dnata for Aircraft Catering and Retail» to total revenue was AED 4.1 billion, an 11% increase supported by increased production in both Australia and the UK to meet customer demand, along with growth in its retail products as part of its strategy, in addition to the positive impact of contract adjustments to cover rising supply costs. The total number of meals provided decreased slightly by 1% to 60.0 million meals compared to the same period of the last financial year. The Travel division of dnata contributed AED 2 billion to the revenue, an 11% increase compared to AED 1.8 billion in the same period of the last financial year.