COVID-19<\/a> has affected all industries including the telecom sector. Etisalat managed to adapt, respond, and demonstrate resilience as we ensured the delivery of uninterrupted services to our customers and had the privilege of supporting our society through various initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cWe are witnessing an opportunity to fast track digital transformation. The unconventional conditions have spurred the adoption of digital services, bridging a divide by changing customers\u2019 behaviour towards digital channels. Etisalat\u2019s innovative solutions have catered for the social distancing era, it has enabled remote working and education, it minimized human interactions and increased the pace of automation. Our infrastructure has accommodated the surge in requirements and is ready for more acceleration in digital adoption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI would like to thank the UAE leadership for positioning the country as one of the most competitive nations globally. Despite the headwinds posed by today\u2019s extraordinary times we continue to pursue our digital goals to meet the distinctive needs of all customers. I would also like to extend appreciation to our shareholders and loyal customers for their sustained confidence during this period.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hatem Dowidar, Acting CEO, Etisalat Group & CEO, Etisalat International<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cAs we conclude the first half of the year, we pride ourselves on our ability to sustain shareholder value while ensuring the safety of our employees, the welfare of our customers, and the continuous support to the community. The group\u2019s financial performance is a testimony of the strong foundations Etisalat was built on and a reflection of a robust network playing a pivotal role in harnessing solutions and services enabling governments, industries, and communities to accelerate digital transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cToday the digital revolution is in full force with businesses looking at every window of opportunity to transform their services and solutions. At Etisalat our focus to realise the vision and strategy of \u2018Driving the digital future to empower societies\u2019 supported customers during these unprecedented times by providing them a plethora of new innovative services and emerging technologies backed with resilient connectivity to mitigate the exponential spikes in the network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDespite the global economic pressure, Etisalat is confidently moving forward and progressing positively in enabling societies across its operations. We will continue to focus on capitalizing opportunities and enhancing the overall customer experience while delivering long-term value for all our shareholders.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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