- Etisalat Misr is a digital telecommunications provider offering a comprehensive suite of services within the telecom industry.
- Etisalat Misr entered the Egyptian market in May 2007 with a series of achievements, including pioneering high-quality 3.5G and 4G services, offering competitive international rates, and becoming the first fully digital operator providing home ADSL and fixed landline services.
Etisalat Misr is committed to supporting, building, and developing the communities in which it operates, working towards improving the livelihoods of its citizens. The company believes its success is driven by the prosperity of the economies in which it operates and contributes significantly to their development. Beyond providing services and technologies that keep customers connected, Etisalat Misr supports initiatives aimed at maintaining public health, encouraging learning, and fostering exploration of new ideas. The company also supports business growth, increases innovation, and adapts to ongoing changes.
Etisalat Misr’s beginning: Leading achievements and premium services in Egypt
Etisalat Misr commenced operations in the Egyptian market in May 2007, marking its entry with a series of achievements. The company was the first operator to introduce high-quality 3.5G services and later pioneered the introduction of 4G services without the need for customers to replace their SIM cards. This was accompanied by continuous network improvements.
Etisalat Misr offers premium international services, ensuring its customers benefit from competitive rates for calls to all countries worldwide. It also provides high-speed internet services for homes through ADSL and has launched fixed landline services, becoming the first fully digital operator in the process.
Chairman of Etisalat Misr: A driving force behind the firm’s success
Gamal El Sadat has been the chairman of Etisalat Misr since its inception in 2007. He spearheaded the acquisition of the company’s operating licence, making it the third mobile operator in Egypt. Under his leadership, the company has achieved a series of milestones, often surpassing expectations. El Sadat played a pivotal role in the acquisition of two prominent Internet service providers in Egypt, EgyNet and Nile Online.
Beyond his contributions to Etisalat Misr, El Sadat is actively involved in enhancing the Egyptian economy and fostering business and investment ties between Egypt and the UAE. He currently serves as the chairman of the Egyptian Emirati Business Council, established by a decree from the Minister of Industry and Trade in February 2019.
El Sadat’s professional journey spans over four decades, during which he has established and managed several successful businesses both domestically and internationally. Before launching Etisalat Misr, he began his career as an engineering consultant in 1979 and subsequently became a board member of Osman Group. In 1986, he participated in the Bankers Training Program at Chase Bank in the United States, earning an Investment Banking License. He then joined Furman Selz as an investment banker and established the Middle East Department. Returning to Osman Group in 1992, he served as managing director of Techno Mechani, he founded the Mashreq Investment Group.
El Sadat holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Cairo University, which he obtained in 1979.
About Etisalat Misr
Etisalat Misr is a digital telecommunications provider offering a comprehensive suite of services within the telecom industry. The company supplies mobile wallet services for electronic financial transactions, telecommunications network access, and diverse internet and calling packages. Catering to both individual and business clients, Etisalat Misr enhances digital experiences and connectivity. Established in 2007, the company is headquartered in New Cairo, Egypt.
