Emaar Properties has approved a 100 per cent dividend payout, amounting to AED 8.8 billion, during its Annual General Meeting (AGM). This follows the introduction of Emaar’s dividend policy, updated in December 2024.
The meeting also included the approval of the auditor’s report for 2024, along with the board’s report on the company’s activities and financial position.
Emaar’s financial results for 2024 reflected strong operational performance and continued growth across its key business segments. The company recorded property sales of approximately AED 70 billion ($19 billion), representing a 72 per cent increase year-on-year.
Total revenue for 2024 reached AED 35.5 billion ($9.6 billion), marking a 33 per cent year-over-year increase, while net profit before tax grew by 25 percent to AED 18.9 billion ($5.1 billion). EBITDA for the year stood at AED 19.3 billion ($5.2 billion), with a margin of 54 per cent.
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