Etisalat Named Strongest Brand in MEA Region
Etisalat has made history by emerging as the strongest brand across all categories in Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. This feat puts Etisalat among the top 25 brands globally in the strongest brands index by Brand Finance, an independent brand valuation and strategy consultancy. With this ranking from Brand Finance, Etisalat is now among […]
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Etisalat has made history by emerging as the strongest brand across all categories in Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.
This feat puts Etisalat among the top 25 brands globally in the strongest brands index by Brand Finance, an independent brand valuation and strategy consultancy.
With this ranking from Brand Finance, Etisalat is now among the world’s strongest brands including Ferrari, Coca Cola, Apple, among others making it to the global top 25 strongest brands in the world. Continuing its growth streak, Etisalat is turning its sights on transforming into a truly global player and climbed 17 spots in the global 500 brand value ranking this year from 225th to 208th. Another noteworthy achievement this year is being ranked among the top five strongest telecom brands across global markets and the strongest telecom brand in the MEA region.
Etisalat has also retained its title as the most valuable telecom portfolio of brands for the fifth year in a row with an impressive portfolio of brands touching more than Dh40 billion including Etisalat Misr, Mobily, Ufone, Maroc Telecom, PTCL and is also the only telecom brand to retain AAA brand rating.
David Haigh, CEO of Brand Finance, said: “When Covid-19 struck in 2020, Etisalat led from the front ensuring business continuity, digital and innovative solutions, enablement of smart cities and remote learning to help drive the digital future of the UAE. Staying relevant and enabling the nation with the fastest network on the planet, Etisalat has earned its place as the region’s ‘Strongest Brand’, ready to deliver on its ethos of ‘Together Matters’ as the UAE welcomes the world at Expo 2021.”
Hatem Dowidar, CEO of Etisalat Group, said: “This is a historic achievement for Etisalat to be recognised on such a global platform among the best in the world and the region. Our efforts to bring innovation and digital transformation for all our customers have also led to Etisalat being ranked as the strongest brand on a global scale.”
“Thanks to the UAE leadership’s support, vision and encouragement that has helped Etisalat achieve this significant milestone despite the headwinds posed by today’s extraordinary times realising our digital goals and surpassing many of the top global and regional brands,” he said.
