Airlines

Air Arabia shareholders approve nine percent cash dividend

Air Arabia shareholders approved the distribution of nine percent cash dividend for the financial year ending December 31, 2019 at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Sharjah today. The dividend, which is equivalent to nine fils per share, mirrors another year of record financial performance for the award-winning low-cost carrier.

The recommendation of the Board of Directors follows the airline’s strong financial performance in the year ending December 31, 2019, which posted a record net profit of AED 1 billion, an increase of 80% compared to 2018.

During the AGM, the assembly approved the report of the company’s auditors for the financial year ending December 31, 2019, as well as the balance sheet and profit and loss accounts for the same period.

Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammed Al Thani, Chairman of Air Arabia, said: “2019 has been an extraordinary year for Air Arabia and we are proud to have contributed to our region’s rapidly growing economy and aviation sector. Having achieved a millstone net profit during the year, we are distributing nine per cent cash dividend to our shareholders for their trust and confidence in us, and to demonstrate our commitment to creating long-term value for them”.

He added: “As the global economy continues to be impacted by current enduring challenges, we remain focused on driving operational efficiency across our business and committed to unlock further opportunities for the low-cost model in this region”.  

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