Emirates President Sir Tim Clark has revealed that the war involving Iran has prompted him to postpone his retirement plans once again. Speaking at an economic summit in Berlin, Germany, the 76-year-old aviation executive said he had considered stepping down following the airline’s record profitability. However, the outbreak of regional conflicts led him to delay his departure.
Clark, who has been with Emirates since 1985, originally planned to retire in June 2020 but remained in his position due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the Iran war disrupting his plans for a second time, Clark has yet to announce a definitive retirement date.
Meanwhile, Emirates reported a 66% decline in pre-tax profit for the six-month period ending September 30, 2026, falling to AED 3.7 billion (approximately $1 billion) compared to the same period last year. Flight disruptions caused by regional conflicts and rising fuel costs negatively affected the airline’s financial performance.
