Air Arabia shareholders approved the distribution of 30 per cent cash dividend for the financial year ending December 31, 2025 at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).
The dividend, which is
equivalent to 30 fils $0.08 per share, reflects the airline’s strong financial
performance and sustained growth.
The Board of
Directors’ recommendation follows the airline’s robust results for the year
ending December 31, 2025, during which the airline reported record net profit
before tax of AED 1.8 billion ($490 million), marking a 14 percent increase
compared to 2024.
During the AGM, the
report of Air Arabia’s auditors, balance sheet, as well as profit and loss
accounts were approved by the assembly for the year ending December 31, 2025.
Furthermore, the Board
of Directors and auditors of the company were discharged from liability for the
financial year ending December 31, 2025, while auditors for the next fiscal
year were appointed and their remuneration fixed.
The assembly also
elected the board of directors for the next three years.
Sheikh Abdullah Bin
Mohammed Al Thani, Chairman of Air Arabia, said: “Air Arabia’s performance in
2025 marks the strongest year in the Group’s history, reflecting the strength
of our business model and the dedication of our people. During the year, we continued
to expand our network, launched new routes across key markets, and increased
our operating capacity to meet growing demand for value-driven air travel”.
In 2025, Air Arabia
expanded its global network with the addition of 30 new routes across its six
operating hubs in the UAE, Morocco, Egypt, and Pakistan.
During the year, the
carrier took delivery of 5 brand-new aircraft and added nine aircraft to
support its continued growth and network expansion.
The airline ended the
year with a fleet of 90 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft serving over 220 routes
across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe.
He concluded: “Despite
the current geopolitical situation and its impact on the global economy and
regional aviation, we remain confident in the fundamentals of our industry, the
strength of our business model, and the strategy we continue to pursue. Most
importantly, we have full confidence in our people and in our ability to
navigate the current challenges while continuing to deliver value to our
customers and shareholders.” -TradeArabia News Service