Etisalat reports AED25.3bn consolidated revenues for H1

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business

Etisalat Group announced its consolidated financial statements for H1 ending June 30, 2017. The revenues amounted to AED 15.4 billion representing 3% increase year over year, while net profit amounted to AED 4.2 billion representing 7% increase year over year. The subscriber base reached 12.4 million representing Year over Year increase of 2%.
Group consolidated revenues amounted to AED 25.3 billion, while group consolidated operating profit before Federal Royalty amounted to AED 8.8 billion. The group aggregate subscriber base reached 139 million. Essa Mohamed Al Suwaidi, Chairman of Etisalat Group, said, “Etisalat Group showcased agility in the first half of this year adapting to the changes in the telecom industry, while the period revealed promising opportunities for growth in telecom and digital services we also proved our strong position by dynamically managing challenges in some international markets.”
“The financial performance laid a solid foundation for innovation allowing us to continue investing in the development of next generation infrastructure while maintaining our focus on digital transformation, which in turn has a significant impact on enhancing the overall customer experience. Etisalat Group would like to thank the leadership of United Arab Emirates for its continued support and also Etisalat management team for their efforts in remaining focused on accelerating our long-term strategy to drive shareholder value and our loyal customers for inspiring us to set new benchmarks and to reach new business heights,” Al Suwaidi added.
The distribution of interim dividend for the first half of the fiscal year 2017 of 40 fils per share. Credit ratings agencies Standards & Poor’s and Moody’s affirmed Etisalat Group’s high credit rating at AA-/Aa3. Etisalat enhances International Connectivity to UAE with AAE-1 Submarine Cable System. Etisalat’s Smart Hub has Won the DCD Award in “Excellence in Regional & Global Datacenter Connectivity” (DCD – Data Centers Dynamic).
Etisalat UAE has launched its revamped loyalty program, focusing on digital channels and bringing larger value to customers. It also introduces ‘Create Your Number’ service for all post-paid subscribers first time in the UAE.
Eng. Saleh Al Abdooli, CEO, Etisalat Group, said, “Etisalat Group’s financial performance in the first half of 2017 reaffirms our strong position and demonstrates our flexible strategy in adapting to the developments and changes in the telecom sector.”
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“Etisalat Group has established a competitive position in the region as a fully integrated ICT solutions and services provider. Today we are proud that Etisalat is a key strategic player in major digital transformation projects in the UAE and beyond. Our recent announcement of the longest submarine cable system is another step to enhance our long-term growth and bring new capacity to UAE making it an international hub,” said Al Abdooli.