E& Reports Significant Growth With 60.7% Increase In Consolidated Net Profit To AED 8.8 Billion For H1 2025

e& has reported its financial results for the first half of 2025, showcasing significant growth and strategic achievements. The company continues to solidify its status as a global technology leader, facilitating digital transformation on a large scale across both regional and international markets.

Consolidated revenue for e& reached AED34.9 billion, marking a 23.3% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Net profit rose to AED8.8 billion, reflecting a substantial 60.7% growth from the previous year. EBITDA also saw an increase, reaching AED15.4 billion with an EBITDA margin of 44.1%.

The Group's subscriber base expanded to 198 million worldwide, showing a 13.1% year-over-year increase. In the UAE alone, subscribers grew to 15.5 million due to heightened demand for advanced connectivity solutions and AI-driven services tailored to meet evolving consumer and business needs.

Jassem Mohamed Bu Ataba Alzaabi, Chairman of e&, highlighted the company's strengthened leadership position through strategic investments and a robust business model. He stated that their performance underscores a commitment to long-term value creation, with significant milestones achieved through strategic foresight.

In collaboration with AWS and the UAE Cybersecurity Council, e& launched the UAE Sovereign Cloud Launchpad. This initiative aims to advance national priorities related to digital sovereignty, secure AI, and cloud innovation, unlocking lasting value for the nation's digital economy.

Hatem Dowidar, Group CEO of e&, noted that their strong performance in H1 2025 reflects agility and innovation across various verticals. Diverse revenue streams have driven financial success and operational growth, demonstrating the strength of their transformation strategy focused on operational excellence.

Strategic Milestones and International Expansion

The first half of the year saw strategic milestones such as divesting Khazna and partially divesting Airalo, enhancing financial flexibility. The introduction of the UAE Sovereign Cloud Launchpad reinforced their focus on secure AI solutions.

The acquisition of Serbia Broadband expanded e&'s international presence while collaboration with Qualcomm is accelerating 5G evolution and edge AI integration across key industries.

Global Recognition and Future Commitment

e&'s progress was recognised globally when Brand Finance named it the world’s Fastest Growing Brand. This accolade reflects their ambition, customer-focused innovation, and expanding global footprint.

The company remains committed to enabling knowledge economies responsibly while shaping resilient societies across its markets under visionary leadership guidance.

With inputs from WAM