Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC, known as e&, is a leading UAE-based telecommunications services provider, offering a comprehensive range of telecom services, digital solutions, and media services. The company provides advanced solutions including information and communication technology (ICT), landline, mobile, Internet, voice, data, connectivity services, payment solutions, and security. e& operates in approximately 15 countries across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, with subsidiaries like Emirates Telecommunications and Marine Services FZE, Etisalat Services Holding LLC, and Etisalat International Pakistan LLC.
- Corporate Activities: e& delivers telecommunications services, including mobile and fixed-line services, digital solutions, and ICT offerings to both individual consumers and corporate clients.
- Global Market Presence: e& operates across multiple regions with a strong presence in key markets like the UAE, Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Morocco, providing a wide range of services from mobile networks to 5G solutions.
Subsidiaries & Global Operations
e& boasts a wide array of subsidiaries, including:
- Emirates Telecommunications and Marine Services FZE
- Etisalat Services Holding LLC
- Etisalat International Pakistan LLC
The company also owns stakes in Vodafone Group and Thuraya, a satellite communication company.
Historical Overview
Founded in 1976 as a joint-stock company, Etisalat (now e&) was initially a collaboration between International Aeradio Limited (a British company) and local partners. In 1983, the UAE government acquired a 60% share in the company, later turning it into the monopoly telecom service provider in the UAE.
In 2022, Etisalat rebranded to e& to reflect its transformation from a traditional telecom operator to a global technology and investment conglomerate.
The company is the 16th largest telecom operator globally by subscribers, providing services in multiple countries including Morocco, Togo, Mauritania, and Niger, under the brand Moov.
Innovation & Achievements
e& has been at the forefront of telecom innovation in the Middle East, launching the region’s first 5G LTE network in 2018. The company holds the record for the fastest speed on a live 5G network, achieving 30.5 Gbps at the 2024 SAMENA Leaders’ Summit. The firm’s Fibre-To-The-Home (FTTH) network in the UAE was a groundbreaking achievement, with coverage in 85% of households in Abu Dhabi by 2009.
Country of Incorporation
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Incorporation Date
January 1, 1976
Business Sector
Telecommunications Services
Company Address
Head Office Marketing Department, Intersection of Sheikh Zayed II Street and Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Road, PO Box 3838, Abu Dhabi, UAE
