ABU DHABI – October 28, 2026 -- etisalat's consolidated net profit for the first nine months of 2026 rose 45.9% year-over-year to AED 17.2 billion, boosted by the completed sale of its entire Vodafone Group stake. Q3 net profit alone reached AED 11.2 billion.

Vodafone exit delivers AED 21.9 billion in consideration

The Vodafone divestment generated total consideration of AED 21.9 billion, including the final dividend, and a gain of approximately AED 8.0 billion. etisalat said the transaction adds financial flexibility.