Q2 consolidated revenue increased to AED 18.0 billion, a 28.1% year-on-year growth
Q2 consolidated net profit rises to AED 3.5 billion, backed by 9.7% year-on-year growth
Q2 EBITDA reached AED 8.0 billion at a margin of 44.5%, an increase of 22.2% year-on-year
ABU DHABI, UAE, July 31, 2025 /CNW/ -- e& today announced its consolidated financial results for the first half of 2025, reporting continued growth momentum and strategic progress across its business pillars. e&'s performance reinforces the Group's position as a global technology leader, driving digital transformation at scale across regional and international markets.
e& reports 60.7% increase in consolidated net profit, reaching AED 8.8 billion in H1 2025
e& reports 60.7% increase in consolidated net profit, reaching AED 8.8 billion in H1 2025
e& Chairman H.E. Jassem Mohamed Bu Ataba Alzaabi
e& GCEO Hatem Dowidar
Consolidated revenue increased to AED 34.9 billion, representing a year-over-year growth of 23.3 per cent compared to H1 2024. Consolidated net profit in H1 rose to AED 8.8 billion, up 60.7 per cent from the previous year. EBITDA in H1 reached AED 15.4 billion, a YoY increase of 18.8% with EBITDA margin of 44.1 per cent. The Group's subscriber base grew to 198 million globally, marking a 13.1 per cent increase year-over-year.
In the UAE, e& UAE subscribers reached 15.5 million, driven by rising demand for advanced connectivity solutions, AI-powered services, and tailored digital experiences that address the evolving needs of both individuals and businesses.
Key Financial Highlights for H1 2025
H1 2025
H1 2024
% Change
Q2 2025
Q2 2024
% Change
Consolidated Revenue
AED 34.9 billion
AED 28.3 billion
23.3 %
AED 18.0 billion
AED 14.1 billion
28.1 %
Consolidated Net Profit
AED 8.8 billion
AED 5.5 billion
60.7 %
AED 3.5 billion
AED 3.2 billion
9.7 %
EBITDA
AED 15.4 billion
AED 12.9 billion
18.8 %
AED 8.0 billion
AED 6.6 billion
22.2 %
Earnings per Share
AED 1.01
AED 0.63
60.7 %
AED 0.40
AED 0.36
9.7 %
Total Group Subscribers
198.0 million
175.1 million
13.1 %
198.0 million
175.1 million
13.1 %
UAE Subscribers
15.5 million
14.6 million
6.3 %
15.5 million
14.6 million
6.3 %
H.E. Jassem Mohamed Bu Ataba Alzaabi, Chairman, e&, said: "In the first half of 2025, e& continued to strengthen its leadership position, driven by its strategic investments and robust business model. Our continued strong performance reflects our commitment to long-term value creation, with major milestones reflecting the Board's strategic foresight.
"In H1, e& continued its growth trajectory, delivering consolidated revenue of AED 34.9 billion—a year-on-year increase of 23.3 per cent—and achieving consolidated net profits of AED 8.8 billion, up 60.7 per cent compared to the same period last year. Alongside our outstanding financial performance, we maintained our focus on bringing the latest technologies to best serve our customers. We launched the UAE Sovereign Cloud Launchpad alongside AWS and the UAE Cybersecurity Council. This landmark initiative advances national priorities around digital sovereignty, secure AI, and cloud innovation, and is set to unlock enduring value for the nation's digital economy.
"Thanks to the UAE's visionary leadership that inspires us, e& will continue enabling the knowledge economy with responsibility and ambition. We remain committed to shaping resilient, inclusive, and innovation-led societies across the markets we serve."
Hatem Dowidar, Group Chief Executive Officer, e&, said: "e& delivered strong performance in the first half of 2025, reflecting our agility, innovation, and ability to scale. We preserved the momentum witnessed across our different verticals. Our diverse revenue streams enabled the group to drive financial success and deliver robust operational growth. Revenues in Q2 and H1 increased by 28.1 per cent year-over-year to AED 18.0 billion and by 23.3 per cent to AED 34.9 billion, respectively. Our EBITDA grew by 18.8 per cent to AED 15.4 billion in the first half. These results demonstrate the strength of our transformation strategy and our continued focus on operational excellence and value creation.
"We achieved a series of strategic milestones, including the divestment of Khazna and partial divestment of Airalo during the first half of the year, which enhanced our financial flexibility. In parallel, we introduced the UAE Sovereign Cloud Launchpad, reinforcing our focus on secure, sovereign AI solutions. We also became one of the first companies to earn the 'Tier S' designation under the Dubai AI Seal, a top-level recognition of our leadership in responsible AI development and deployment. Additionally, we advanced our international footprint through the acquisition of Serbia Broadband, while our collaboration with Qualcomm is accelerating 5G evolution and edge AI integration across key industries.
"Our progress was further recognised internationally, with e& named the world's Fastest Growing Brand by Brand Finance. This recognition reflects our bold ambition, customer-centric innovation, and growing global presence.
"As we look ahead, we remain focused on enabling future technologies and delivering lasting impact across the communities we serve."
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