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Connectivity
Dubai’s RTA launches free Wi-Fi at major transport hubs
Commuters can now access free internet at 43 key transport hubs as part of RTA’s new digital transformation initiative
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX)
e&’s stake in Britain’s Vodafone Group increases to 16%
The UAE company continues to hold 3,944.7mn shares, but percentage holding increases because of Vodafone’s share buyback programme
Brand View
Customer Experience (CX) Innovation: How e& is rewiring leadership through empathy
e& UAE, the flagship telecom arm of e&, plans to expand this programme to include middle management, product owners, and decision-makers, requiring participation in the immersion day at least once annually
5G
e& UAE sets world record with 600Mbps uplink on live 5G network
e& UAE world-record 5G network speeds unlock opportunities for businesses, consumers and content creators
ADNOC
UAE brands surge 22% to $88.5bn with ADNOC, e& leading transformation
Brand Finance report shows UAE’s top brands gaining global ground through innovation, consolidation, and bold transformation.
5G
e& launches 5G network slicing in the UAE
e& introduces 5G network slicing to offer ultra-reliable connectivity for public and private sector
Dubai World Islands
Dubai World Islands: e& to power high-speed internet, drone services and AI to Heart of Europe hotels
E& and Kleindienst Group team up to provide digital hospitality on Dubai World Islands
Drones
Drones and AI set to further elevate e& UAE’s operational efficiencies
Experts at Drones Operations Centre track live feeds to ensure flawless inspections of cell towers; Advanced AI analytics provide for data-driven decisions
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e& launches business continuity as a service at NCEMA summit 2025
The fully-managed service aims to help organisations identify potential threats and develop response mechanisms to maintain operational efficiency during disruptions
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UAE leads global fibre network race with 99.5% coverage, maintain top position
e& UAE plays the leading role in driving the telecommunications sector in the country, holding the highest fixed broadband penetration rate nationwide
Broadband
e& PPF Telecom acquires Serbia’s SBB for $891mn
The company said the acquisition was financed through debt
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UAE data centre major Khazna welcomes new investors as e& exits
Khazna shareholding shuffling will see e& exit and MGX and Silver Lake join
Discounts and Deals
e& UAE launches ‘Save & Grow’ programme, linking discounts to tree planting initiatives
e& UAE users can activate the “Save & Grow” programme through the e& UAE App
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e&’s Smiles aims to replicate WeChat success with Tencent Cloud deal
Cloud integration will allow partner brands to seamlessly onboard as ‘mini apps’, broadening the choice for consumers
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E& reports $2.9bn profit on $16.1bn revenue
Technology company e& reports increased revenue and profit for 2024
data centre
e& to sell 40% stake in Khazna Data Center Holdings for $2.2bn
Will generate a capital gain of $1.4bn before federal royalty and corporate tax; Proceeds to be utilised to reduce the group’s debt balance