e& (formerly known as Etisalat Group) unveiled “etisalat by e&” as the new brand identity. Etisalat by e& is an Emirati-based multinational telecommunications service provider that is currently operating in 16 countries across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. “e&” strives to empower every person and organization by pioneering new technologies that have made it the 18th largest mobile network operator in the world by a number of subscribers. It is the strongest telecom brand in the MENA region. Etisalat’s history is rooted in the region by being the Emirates’ first telephone company and is today known as the technology and investment group, e&.
Founded in 1976, the Etisalat Group is one of the leading telecom groups with a consolidated net revenue of USD 14 billion for 2020. The group’s high credit ratings support the company’s strong balance sheet and tested long-term performance. It has its headquarters in Abu Dhabi.
Etisalat by e& is one of the internet hubs of the Middle East and provides connectivity to other telecommunications operators in the region. The expanse of this MENA telecommunications service provider is massive, with its 510 roaming agreements covering 186 countries as of October 2008. In December 2020, Etisalat announced the world’s fastest 5G download speed at 9.1 Gigabits per second on their network, which has been rolling out since 2017 in Dubai.