Mohammed bin Rashid: Emirates Group is the soul and ambition of Dubai

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has affirmed that the Emirates Group is the soul and ambition of Dubai.

Speaking at the introduction to the Emirates Group's annual report 2025-2026, His Highness said: "Since its inception, Dubai's journey has reflected our firm belief that progress is not made by circumstances, but is the product of clarity of vision and willpower.

"We envision Dubai as an open and welcoming forum for everyone, to be a place where ideas converge, opportunities come together, and partnerships are built in the spirit of cooperation and joint striving towards higher levels of progress. Based on this vision, and with unwavering determination and full confidence in the capabilities of our children, we have succeeded in building a city that connects the world, puts its advanced services at its fingertips, and contributes to shaping its future."

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said: "Today, Dubai is one of the world's most prominent cities, with its high economic position, rich cultural diversity and strong links to different parts of the world. However, these achievements not only reflect strong economic performance, but also embody an integrated model that combines world-class infrastructure, highly efficient institutions, creative human resources, and an environment that encourages innovation, opening up vast horizons of opportunity and promoting sustainable growth. The aviation sector is a key pillar of this vision. Today, Dubai International Airport continues to strengthen its position as the world's busiest airport for international passengers, and the development of Al Maktoum International Airport reflects our unwavering confidence in the future and our commitment to expanding our positive presence on the global stage.

For four decades, Emirates has established itself as one of the world's most respected airlines, thanks to its commitment to excellence, adaptability and constant pursuit of quality. As it embarks on its role in connecting the world, Emirates has helped bridge the gap between people and redefine the global travel experience. At the same time, dnata continues to expand Dubai's global presence to support the development of aviation and travel services across its continents.

"Our journey has been challenging, as we have faced economic transformations, a global pandemic, and times of uncertainty and uncertainty in the world. However, these experiences contributed to consolidating the foundations from which we started in the development process, and confirmed our confidence in the path we chose to take.

His Highness stressed that the achievements included in this report are the result of a long-term vision, continuous efforts, and continuous investments in our highly qualified cadres and advanced capabilities. Emirates Group's performance during the financial year 2025-2026 underscores the robustness of Dubai's model, its adaptability and its full readiness to continue to grow.

His Highness concluded: "The future is made by those who have a conscious will, a long-term vision, and ambitious and clear goals. Dubai will remain at the forefront of connecting the world, driving innovation and opening new horizons for a promising and opportunity-filled future."