Saleh Al Abdooli Another big name in telecoms is Saleh Al Abdooli, CEO of one of the UAE’s leading companies, Etisalat. It’s been an interesting year for the telco, which has stepped forward to take a lead in innovation by investing in futuristic technologies and smart services. Led by Al Abdooli, who took the reins of Etisalat in… Another big name in telecoms is Saleh Al Abdooli, CEO of one of the UAE’s leading companies, Etisalat. It’s been an interesting year for the telco, which has stepped forward to take a lead in innovation by investing in futuristic technologies and smart services. Led by Al Abdooli, who took the reins of Etisalat in 2016, the company’s innovation programme, Future Now, has signed several agreements with partners to develop AI and Blockchain solutions, with 5G and Expo 2020 also high on their increasingly busy agenda. CEO, Etisalat Origin:UAE Residence:UAE Sector:Telecoms