Emirates Group has announced a significant recruitment drive aimed at powering its next phase of innovation and expansion. The initiative will cover various roles across Emirates, the largest international airline, and dnata, a global air and travel services provider. The group plans to hire hundreds of new recruits for positions such as cabin crew, pilots, engineers, commercial and sales teams, customer service, ground handling, catering, IT, HR, and finance. Dnata is specifically looking to recruit over 4,000 specialists in cargo, catering, and ground handling.
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum stated: “The Emirates Group’s people strategy is anchored in Dubai’s Economic Agenda D33 and our own projected growth and expansion. We’re seeking world-class talent to fuel our bold ambition, redefine the future of aviation, and continue our commitment and culture of innovation and excellence. This is an opportunity for skilled and talented professionals to play a stellar role in our future, our strategy, and our growth story.”
Throughout the year, the group will conduct more than 2,100 open days and other recruitment events in 150 cities to attract top talent for roles including pilots, IT professionals, engineers, and cabin crew. These events will also be held in Dubai to engage UAE national students and graduates.
Since 2022, Emirates Group has onboarded over 41,000 professionals into various operational roles. Currently employing a workforce of 121,000 people globally.
Emirates Group continues to be an attractive employer both locally in the UAE and internationally. In the last financial year alone it received over 3.7 million applications for various roles within its brands due to its brand power; global reputation; people-first strategy; tax-free salary benefits; as well as training programs.
Dubai remains an appealing destination for professionals worldwide due to factors like safety; economic opportunities; tech-centric ecosystems; forward-thinking policies; alongside being a vibrant lifestyle hub.
Employees based in Dubai enjoy benefits such as profit share eligibility; comprehensive medical insurance coverage; extensive travel benefits including flight tickets—annual leave-related or concessional ones—for themselves or family members among others.
