e& CEO leadership transition marks milestone for telecom giant. Hatem Dowidar steps down after six years, with Masood M. Sharif Mahmood assuming Group CEO role effective April 1, 2026. The transition follows record 2025 results, with consolidated revenue rising 23.1 percent to Dhs72.9 billion and net profit climbing 33.6 percent to Dhs14.4 billion. The company's subscriber base expanded 31.3 percent to 244.7 million across international markets. e& also announced increased dividend payouts, proposing 47 fils per share for the second half and raising the full-year annual dividend to 95 fils in 2026. The leadership change aligns with the group's long-term succession plan and reflects successful execution of its transformation strategy across digital services, fintech, and enterprise solutions.
