Dubai-based Emirates Group's profit falls 66% in the first half, citing a war against Iran and fuel prices The group reported net profit after tax of 3.6 billion dirhams (about $1 billion) in a press release. Emirates Airlines' pre-tax profit was 3.7 billion dirhams ($1 billion) in the first half of the 2026-2027 financial year, down from 11.4 billion dirhams ($3.1 billion) in the same period last year. The airline was also affected by the increase in fuel prices.