Emirates Group Launches One of the Largest Recruitment Campaigns in the Region


On 22 July 2025, the Emirates Group officially announced a massive 17,300-job hiring drive for the financial year ending March 2026. This is one of the largest recruitment expansions by any company in the UAE in recent years.


Here are the key highlights:

✅17,300 New Jobs Announced

The Group will add more than 17,300 employees across Emirates Airline and dnata during FY 2025–26.

✅350 Different Job Roles

Recruitment spans 350 roles, from cabin crew and pilots to engineers, IT specialists, sales teams, HR, finance, customer service, and technical staff.

✅ Strong Expansion by Dnata

Dnata alone plans to hire 4,000+ professionals in cargo, ground handling, catering, and ramp operations.

✅ Global Talent Search

The Group will organise 2,100+ hiring events across 150 cities worldwide to attract the best global talent.

✅Workforce Growth Continues

Emirates Group has added 41,000+ new employees since 2022, including more than 27,000 operational staff, taking its workforce to approximately 121,000 employees.

✅ Aligned With Dubai’s Growth Vision

This hiring drive supports Dubai’s economic expansion and the Emirates Group’s next-phase innovation & growth initiatives.


The UAE continues to show strong hiring momentum, and Emirates’ large-scale recruitment drive highlights the country’s confidence in sustained economic growth. Opportunities are expanding across aviation, engineering, logistics, customer service, and technology — creating strong prospects for professionals aiming to build a career in the Gulf.


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