Air Arabia shareholders have approved a 30 per cent cash dividend distribution for the end of the last financial year, reinforcing investor confidence in the airline’s strong financial position and long-term growth trajectory.

The dividend, equivalent to 30 fils per share, was ratified during the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and follows what the carrier described as the strongest financial year in its history. Air Arabia reported a record net profit before tax of AED 1.8 billion in 2025, representing a 14 per cent increase compared to the previous year and underscoring the resilience of its low-cost business model amid a dynamic operating environment.

The AGM also approved the company’s auditors’ report, balance sheet and profit and loss accounts for the year ending December 31, 2025. In addition, shareholders discharged the company’s board of directors and auditors from liability for the financial year, appointed auditors for the upcoming fiscal year and elected a new board for the next three-year term.

Commenting on the airline’s performance, Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammed Al Thani said 2025 represented a milestone year for the group, driven by continued network expansion, increased operating capacity and growing demand for value-driven travel across its key markets.

Operationally, Air Arabia continued to scale its footprint across multiple geographies, adding 30 new routes during the year across its six operating hubs in the UAE, Morocco, Egypt and Pakistan. The airline also expanded its fleet with the delivery of five new aircraft, while adding nine aircraft overall to support its broader growth strategy.

By year-end, Air Arabia’s fleet had grown to 90 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft, serving more than 220 routes spanning the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe, a scale that continues to reinforce its role as one of the region’s most significant low-cost carriers.

Despite ongoing geopolitical pressures and broader economic uncertainty, the airline remains optimistic about the outlook for regional aviation. Management pointed to the strength of its operating model, disciplined growth strategy and workforce capability as key factors underpinning its confidence moving forward.