Etisalat Afghanistan is a 100% owned subsidiary of Etisalat UAE, one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world and the leading operator in the Middle East and Africa, headquartered in the UAE.
Etisalat Afghanistan started its operations in Afghanistan in August 2007 and has become the fastest-growing mobile phone company in the country. The company provides voice and data services across 34 provinces and over 400 districts, supported by over 12,000 retail outlets. Additionally, Etisalat offers 4G coverage in 33 provinces. Alongside its telecom services, the company provides mobile financial services to its customers through mHawala, enabling secure and convenient digital transactions.
We are a United Arab Emirates' company, motivated by the wisdom of our leaders in the UAE in supporting the rebuilding of Afghanistan. This is a guiding principle for us as to how we operate here. We believe in creating opportunities for all and sharing with others what Allah has blessed us with—sharing our prosperity around the world by creating economic opportunities in emerging markets like Afghanistan. Etisalat's arrival here is part of the UAE's promise of a long-term partnership to work together with Afghans to transform this magnificent country into a modern, peaceful, and prosperous Afghanistan.
At Etisalat Afghanistan, we are committed to creating a workplace that fosters growth, inclusivity, and innovation. Our people are our greatest asset, and we continuously strive to provide an environment where every employee can thrive, contribute, and advance. Driven by our values - Be Customer-Obsessed, Unite as One&, and Dare to Be Bold - we empower our employees to challenge the status quo, collaborate seamlessly, and put customer excellence at the heart of everything we do. Through our Employee Value Proposition (EVP), we cultivate a dynamic, merit-based culture that promotes continuous learning, career development, and leadership growth. Our training programs and access to global expertise ensure that our employees stay ahead in an evolving industry.
Etisalat believes in playing an active role in supporting the community and contribute responsibly towards the social development of the country. Our recent initiatives of supporting the Afghanistan National Cricket Team and developing the sports at the grass-root levels as well as on-going CSR initiatives in the field of health, education and other areas speak volumes about the Etisalat Group's commitment to the people of Afghanistan.
Etisalat Afghanistan is providing unmatched connectivity to its customers through roaming agreements with 231 operators in 116 countries. Etisalat is a beacon of future for Afghanistan, enabling better tomorrow, improving the lives of ordinary people, creating jobs, helping businesses to grow and contributing to the national economy.
