e&

http://eand.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/eandgroup/

e&, also known as etisalat and Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC, is a Publicly Owned company headquartered in the UAE. Founded in 1976, with approximately 28,490 employees, it reported $19.8 billion in revenue as of 2025. The company specializes in technology, information, and internet services, functioning as an Emirati-based multinational telecommunications services provider.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1976

Headcount

28,844

Headquarters

United Arab Emirates

Primary Segment

Technology, Information and Internet

Ownership

Publicly Owned

News Summary:

On August 7, 2026, e& in the UAE was noted among APAC telecommunications companies accelerating into the AI infrastructure market, focusing on building sovereign compute platforms with global technology partners.

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Aug

14th

2026

07:05

Emerging Tech, Regulatory and Legal, B2B Tag, Regulatory Compliance, Data Breach

Egypt Exposes Severe Telecom Breach After ID Cards Found in Food Stalls

A staggering breach of consumer data privacy in Egypt has exposed deep vulnerabilities within the nation’s telecommunications sector, after official subscriber contracts and highly sensitive national identification copies were discovered being used as wrapping paper for street food in Cairo.

Streamlinefeed (co.ke)

Aug

14th

2026

06:30

B2B Tag, Regulations and Policies

A strategic decision that reflects the UAE’s confidence in the sector. Renewing the “Etisalat” and “Du” licenses for 20 years

Both licenses are valid from August 9, 2026 to August 8, 2046 Dubai, UAE – The Board of Directors of the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority “TEDRA” announced the renewal of the public telecommunications licenses of the Emirates Telecommunications Group Company “Etisalat”.

Voiceofemirates

Aug

14th

2026

05:37

New Offerings, IoT, B2B Tag, New Offerings

e& pushes enhanced RedCap for IoT transformation

The UAE unit of e& pointed to the ability to bring popular IoT applications into the 5G era using enhanced reduced capability (eRedCap) technology after running tests on a live network. e& UAE explained the test demonstrated a practical route to move many IoT applications from LTE to a simpler, more energy-efficient 5G platform.

Mobile World Live

Aug

13th

2026

09:04

New Offerings, IoT, B2B Tag, New Offerings

e& UAE becomes first telecom operator globally to test eRedCap on live network

ABU DHABI, 13th August, 2026 (WAM) -- e& UAE, the flagship telecom arm of e&, on Thursday became the first telecom operator globally to announce the successful testing of enhanced Reduced Capability (eRedCap) on its

Emirates News Agency

Aug

13th

2026

06:30

B2B Tag, Regulations and Policies

TDRA extends licences of e& and du for 20 years

UAE regulator the TDRA has renewed the licences of both of the country’s telecom operators – e& and du – for another 20 years. The renewed licenses will be effective from 9 August 2026 until 8 August 2046, replacing the licences issued in 2006.

Developing Telecoms

Aug

13th

2026

05:40

Capital Investment, Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag, Investments, Regulations and Policies

UAE Renews e& and du Licences for 20 Years

The UAE has renewed the public telecommunications licences of e& and du for another 20 years, providing both operators with a long-term regulatory framework as the country’s telecom sector moves towards AI-driven infrastructure. The renewed licences took effect on August 9, 2026 and will remain valid until August 8, 2046.

Aug

12th

2026

06:30

e&’s Public Telecommunications License Renewed for a period of 20 years, Reinforcing Long-Term Investment and Growth Outlook

e&’s Public Telecommunications License Renewed for a period of 20 years, Reinforcing Long-Term Investment and Growth Outlook

Aug

12th

2026

00:53

Divestiture, Divestitures, Dividend Updates

UAE telco e& reins in global ambitions after Vodafone exit

Strategic reset boosts dividends Investors favour domestic cashflow Foreign expansion loses appeal The exit of e& from Vodafone could pave the way for a higher dividend and share price at the UAE telecom group, according to analysts who view the sale as a scaling back of its global ambitions.

Arabian Gulf Business Insight

Aug

10th

2026

06:30

e& launches NetSecure360

Back Products And Services e& launches NetSecure360 e& launches NetSecure360 to help businesses assess, manage and secure their networks Abu Dhabi, UAE: e& UAE today announced the launch of NetSecure360, a network assessment, management and security platform designed to help small and medium-sized businesses across the UAE protect their IT operations, identify vulnerabilities and access expert technical support at competitive value.

Aug

10th

2026

06:30

Capital Investment, Emerging Tech, New Offerings, B2B Tag, Facility Expansion, New Offerings, Investments

During the first half.. AED 2.71 billion in spending on telecommunications networks in the UAE

Dubai, UAE – The total capital spending of E&E and Du amounted to about 2.710 billion dirhams during the first half of 2026. According to the financial results of the two companies for the period ending June 30, 2026.

Voiceofemirates

Aug

8th

2026

04:02

Management Changes, B2B Tag, Management Changes

Umesh Kumar Promoted To Senior Director – Mergers & Acquisitions At e&

e& has promoted Umesh Kumar, CFA, FCCA to Senior Director – Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in Dubai, recognising his extensive experience in M&A, transaction advisory, valuations, due diligence, and strategic transactions across multiple sectors and geographies.

Legal Era Online

Aug

7th

2026

06:30

Emerging Tech, New Offerings

Samsung's most complete foldable

Back Products And Services Samsung's most complete foldable Samsung's most complete foldable lineup yet: Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8 now available to order through e& Customers can enjoy launch offers, flexible payment plans and ecosystem discounts through e& UAE Abu Dhabi: e& UAE has announced that Samsung's latest foldable lineup, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8, is now available to order in the UAE.

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e& currently holds 4 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including golf and cricket.

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