e& has started 2025 with strong momentum, continuing its growth trajectory and digital leadership across key financial and operational metrics. The group’s total subscriber base rose 12.9% year-over-year to 194.8 million, including 15.3 million subscribers in the UAE, reflecting growing demand for its next-generation connectivity, AI-powered solutions, and innovative digital experiences.
Ranked the “World’s Fastest Growing Brand” by Brand Finance Global 500, e& earned a AAA rating with a brand strength score of 84.6, placing it among the top 10 most valuable telecom brands worldwide. Its brand portfolio and investment value exceeded US$20 billion in 2025. The group also completed the strategic divestment of its 40% stake in Khazna for USD 2.2 billion, focusing resources on core businesses and portfolio optimization.
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, e& unveiled an AI and Generative AI governance framework, developed with IBM, to ensure ethical, transparent, and secure AI deployment across its expanding ecosystem, reinforcing its commitment to responsible innovation.
e&’s Carrier & Wholesale Services (C&WS) strengthened its regional leadership by enhancing global connectivity and embedding AI across operations, unlocking new commercial opportunities aligned with the demands of a data-driven global economy.
Hatem Dowidar, Group CEO of e&, commented, “Q1 2025 marks another milestone with consolidated revenue reaching AED 16.9 billion and EBITDA of AED 7.4 billion, growing 18.7% and 15.4% year-over-year respectively. This success stems from disciplined execution, customer focus, and our vision to be a global technology company.”
