Top 100 Arabs 2025

41. Hatem Dowidar

Group CEO, e&

Origin: Egypt

Residence: UAE

Sector: Telecoms

2024 Rank: 45

Dowidar continues to lead e& through its most transformative period yet. In 2024, the group posted record consolidated net profits of Dhs10.8bn, up 4.3 per cent year-on-year, with revenues rising 10.1 per cent to Dhs59.2bn.

Dowidar’s strategic focus saw e& expand its footprint into Central and Eastern Europe via its majority acquisition of PPF Telecom’s assets, adding 10 million subscribers.

The group’s total subscriber base grew to 189.3 million across three continents. Investments in AI ecosystems, cloud services, and Emiratisation also defined the year.

Dowidar’s leadership has been pivotal in e&’s evolution from a telecom operator to a global technology powerhouse, delivering strong shareholder returns and spearheading digital transformation across its markets.

Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa

Khalaf Al Habtoor