Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du) reported a 10.8% rise in net profit to AED 2.4 billion for the first nine months of 2026, as revenue climbed 6.2% to AED 12.3 billion. EBITDA increased 9.2% to AED 6.0 billion, lifting the margin to 48.7%.
During the third quarter, du’s telecom license was renewed for a further 20 years and its royalty regime was extended for three years, giving the UAE operator long-term regulatory visibility.
The mobile customer base grew 3.3% to 9.5 million, while fixed subscribers rose 5.2% to 756,000. Capital expenditure climbed to AED 647 million in the quarter from AED 492 million a year earlier, reflecting investment in data centres and network enhancements.
Operating free cash flow fell 2.3% to AED 1.3 billion. The company was also added to the MSCI UAE Standard Index and the FTSE All-World Index.
Gulf Economist Staff Writer