Emirates Airline Foundation and Emirates Auction have raised AED 8.8 million, furthering humanitarian impact for children worldwide.
EMIRATES AIRLINE FOUNDATION AUCTION
In its successful first, the Emirates Airline Foundation and Emirates Auction have raised AED 8.8 million (USD 2.4 million) to advance humanitarian programmes for underprivileged children worldwide, including ongoing initiatives focused on early childhood education and HIV/AIDS support.
“When we brought this initiative to life in December, we were guided by a simple objective to look at new, innovative ways to grow the Foundation’s humanitarian work and impact. What made this initiative so compelling wasn’t just the exclusivity of the membership numbers, but the value and prestige that comes with Platinum status. Bidders recognised that, and they showed up. The response was extraordinary, and a testament to the generosity of our global community of Skywards members and bidders.” Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline and Chairman of the Emirates Airline Foundation said.
EMIRATES AUCTION REAPS MILLIONS
The auction ran from 17 December 2025 to 17 January 2026 and attracted over 900 bids from participants across 131 countries.
Seven rare Emirates Skywards membership numbers with Platinum tier status benefits were offered to bidders globally, with the highest single bid reaching AED 1.6 million over the one-month bidding period.
Two bidders secured 20-year Platinum memberships, while five others won 15-year memberships. Top bidders hailed from the UAE, UK, India, United States, Pakistan, France, Germany, Egypt and Thailand, among other countries.
BENEFICIARIES OF THE AUCTION
The proceeds will allow the airline to do more, partner with more organisations, reach new communities, and strengthen the programmes already changing the lives of hundreds of children across India, the Philippines, Brazil, Kenya, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and beyond.
For the children at the heart of these projects this generosity will make a real and lasting difference.
“We are proud to continue our partnership with Emirates Auction as an annual initiative, giving supporters around the world a meaningful way to contribute while receiving something of real value in return, proving that loyalty and generosity can work hand in hand.” Clark said.
AN ANNUAL EVENT
Following the success of the initiative, the Emirates Airline Foundation and Emirates Auction will continue to hold annual auction events, creating an ongoing opportunity for supporters worldwide to contribute to the Foundation’s mission.
Funds raised will enable the Foundation to launch new projects, while expanding support for the children and communities already benefiting from its existing programmes.
These are operated in collaboration with 14 NGOs across nine countries, including three on the African continent: South Africa, Kenya, and Zimbabwe.
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