Etisalat Group CEO Saleh Al Abdooli announces resignation

Etisalat Group CEO Saleh Al Abdooli has resigned from his position “for personal reasons”, the UAE telco giant announced today.

The resignation was accepted by the board of directors, who moved swiftly to appoint Hatem Dowidar as acting CEO for the group. Dowidar is currently the CEO International of Etisalat.

Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, chairman of Etisalat Group, and the members of the board directors thanked Al Abdooli for the efforts he made and the accomplishments achieved for Etisalat group during his tenure as Group CEO and his 28 years of service to the company.