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e& international has signed an MoU with global #tech leaders Huawei, Ericsson, Nokia, and Intel Corporation to transform its mobile networks using #artificialintelligence.   Centred around a shared ambition to revolutionise our mobile network infrastructure, this landmark collaboration is set to redefine the telecommunications landscape by laying the groundwork for an "autonomous network" strategy that aligns with the Group’s digital transformation objectives. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/dgjaTF6v #eAndinternational #eAnd #AI #infrastructure #Network

A warm welcome to Balesh Sharma and the talented PPF Telecom team to our family! We’re excited about the opportunities ahead. #eAnd #GlobalExpansion #PPFTelecom #eAndTeam

A warm welcome from our partner Manchester City Football Club to our newest e& members from PPF Telecom Group. e& and PPF Telecom Group are in Central and Eastern Europe. #WeAreOne #eAnd #PPFTelecom #ManCity

I’m pleased to announce that e&’s acquisition of a majority stake in PPF Telecom Group is now complete. After months of hard work and dedication from both teams, I’m delighted to officially welcome PPF Telecom Group into the e& family. This acquisition expands our global footprint to 38 countries including 20 where we operate in telecoms, touching the lives of over 1 billion people across the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and now Central and Eastern Europe. This partnership establishes our first operational foothold in Europe. We'll deliver cutting-edge technologies, expanded product offerings, advanced network infrastructure, and innovative digital services to over 10 million customers in Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia, and Slovakia. It’s a partnership built on a foundation of mutual strengths, combining e&’s global scale, extensive sector expertise, and digital capabilities with PPF Group intimate knowledge of the region, as well as PPF Telecom's proven track record and operational excellence. We look forward to doing great things with Jiří Šmejc, CEO PPF Group, Balesh Sharma CEO PPF Telecom and the entire PPF telecom team. Together, we're well-positioned to drive digital advancement and explore new growth opportunities across our expanded global network. #eAnd #PPFTelecom #Acquisition #Expansion #DigitalTransformation #togetherasone

A new era begins! We're proud to combine our strengths with PPF Telecom Group. This marks our expansion into Central and Eastern Europe, including Serbia, Hungary, Bulgaria and Slovakia. Together, we're set to pioneer impactful solutions and drive mutual success in the industry. #eAnd #eAndinternational #Expansion #Telecom

Our Carrier and Wholesale services leadership team had a strong presence at #CapacityEurope 2024 last week 👏 Over three days in London, they shared insights, built new partnerships, and attended the Global Leaders Forum (GLF) board meeting.    Pablo Mlikota, SVP of International Roaming and Mobile Services, highlighted the crucial role of trust in the telecom sector and the need for collaboration among mobile operators, device manufacturers, and service providers during the keynote “Maintaining Trust in an AI-Driven World: A Business Imperative.” During the fireside chat “Strengthening Connections between the Middle East and Europe,” Mohamed Abbas, acting SVP of International Data Business, spoke about the UAE’s growth as a digital hub and our commitment at e& to not only enhancing its digital infrastructure but also innovating its product offerings, reinforcing our role as a leader in the region's growing digital sector, equipped to cater to the complex demands of our varied customer base.   #eAnd #CarrierWholesale #GlobalConnectivity

We won the Most Sustainable Projects in the Middle East at the Forbes Middle East Sustainability Leaders Summit, presented by NMDC Group and chaired by H.E. Dr. Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi.   This recognition highlights our commitment towards zero carbon emissions across all our operations by 2040, reflecting our ongoing efforts since #COP27.    It includes GHG reduction targets validated by SBTi, net zero goals, a B rating in our CDP submission, and a green finance framework.   Bu that’s not all. There’s more to come as we launch our Climate Transition Plan on the road to #COP29.    Together, we’re building a more sustainable future.    #Sustainability #NetZero #ClimateAction #ForbesSummit #eAnd

#GenerativeAI is driving significant shifts across industries and societies, and this calls for forward-thinking leadership and a collective approach to effective governance. Our Group Chief AI and Data Officer, Dena Almansoori, contributed to the World Economic Forum’s whitepaper, “Governance in the Age of Generative AI,” which was released this month. This #whitepaper provides policy-makers and regulators with implementable strategies for effective #AIgovernance through a 360-degree framework. #AI #GenAI #WEF #EmergingTech

We’ve wrapped up a successful Risk Awareness Week 2024 (RAW24), with the Group ERM team coming together with the business in a series of sessions that sparked great discussions on risk management.   This year’s highlight was the first #RAW24 Conference, where Group ERM and stakeholders reflected on their journey and shared insights on key risk principles.   We also kicked off the Risk Hero campaign, recognising those who exemplify the e& Risk Pledge. Congratulations to our 2024 Risk Heroes!   In a first, the Group Enterprise Risk Management Committee, chaired by our GCEO, held an in-person meeting during RAW24.   Thanks to our Group CEO, Hatem Dowidar, and Group Chief Risk and Internal Audit Officer, Mohamed Dukandar, for their support. A big thank you to all the Risk Champions and the wider e& community for making RAW24 possible.   Together, we are building a stronger, bolder, and more resilient e&.   Be Smart. Embrace Risk.   #eAnd #RiskAwareness #RiskManagement

We’re proud to launch the e& AI Think Tank with some of our brightest minds collaborating through design thinking sprints. We kicked things off with guest speakers and jumped straight into ideating to solve real-world challenges through AI and data. With #AI at the core, we’re exploring new ways to tackle real-world challenges. #eAnd #AIInnovation #TechTransformation #AIThinkTank