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communications and cloud computing, in satellite sector and digital transformation industry around the world”. Alexander
addition to providing shared services with services.. The MOU also comes as a Windbichler, CEO of Anexia, confirmed his
enhanced value to customers. The MOU continuation of our efforts to establish happiness at signing the MOU with Arabsat,
was signed on the sidelines of the 3rd LEAP qualitative partnerships to develop stressing that it will constitute a real start
edition 2024 Conference and Exhibition, the satellite services and enable the future for upcoming cooperation agreements that
annual global tech event, held at the Riyadh of communications in the region and the enhance the benefit of cloud services, to
International Convention and Exhibition world. LEAP 24 was the ideal place and time develop satellite services in line with digital
Center, from 4 to 7 March 2024. “We are to meet communications and technology transformation and advanced technology
happy with this cooperation with Anexia, pioneers and exchange experiences used in the field of satellite broadcasting
the region’s leader in cloud services in, and knowledge, in addition to opening and communications.
as it comes within our commitment to investment horizons that add value to the
maintaining Arabsat’s leading position in the satellite sector and the communications

e& Recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ in the
UAE

e& has been named a Great Place to
Work® by the Great Place to Work
Institute in recognition of the company’s
efforts to fostering a positive, supportive,
and engaging work environment for
its employees. With a track record in
pioneering next-generation innovations
and driving positive changes for both
employees and customers, e&'s Great
Place to Work® certification stands
as a natural progression in the Group’s
journey as a global tech-co, solidifying its
position as a destination for exceptional
minds and a true champion of a thriving
workplace culture. Hatem Dowidar, Group
CEO, e&, said: “This recognition is a strong class AI competency hub, integrating implementation of 'Green Fridays' for
validation of the importance of people in top-tier internal AI talent with global AI remote work contributed to the reduction
e& and our continuous efforts to empower leaders. The company is also focused on in the company's carbon footprint while
all our colleagues. Our exciting journey as accelerating professional growth through also enhancing employee well-being by
a tech-co goes beyond embracing new leadership development initiatives like easing commuting stress and fostering a
technologies, it's about ensuring that every the e& Group Organizational Leadership better work-life balance. The certification
member of the e& family thrives. This Development (GOLD) Program, the Women is grounded in genuine feedback from
certification signifies that we're on the Leadership Program, and License to Lead. employees surveyed through the Trust
right track, creating an environment where Simultaneously, e& continues to promote Index™, an assessment encompassing
every employee feels valued, heard, and diversity and inclusion, exemplified by five key dimensions: credibility, respect,
equipped to contribute meaningfully to our the increased representation of women, fairness, pride, and camaraderie. Notably,
shared success.” Ali Al Mansoori, Acting People of Determination (PoD), youth, and the survey revealed that a vast majority
Group Chief HR Officer, e&, said: “At e&, individuals from diverse nationalities within of e& employees proudly identify with the
our people are the pillars of our success. the organization. In terms of ensuring company, indicating a strong sense of
This recognition shows our dedication employee wellness, last year, e& piloted belonging and loyalty. Additionally, they
to prioritizing employee happiness, well- a four-day workweek for employees feel a surge of pride when reflecting on
being, and growth. We aim to attract across three departments in the UAE, the company's achievements, highlighting
top talent by introducing innovative becoming the first technology company a powerful shared sense of purpose
strategies. As we grow, we'll keep raising in the country to embrace the global call and collective accomplishment. e&'s
the bar with new initiatives, ensuring e& for workplace flexibility. It also introduced exceptional performance in these areas
stays a Great Place to Work®.” As part a progressive 3:2 hybrid work model and speaks volumes about their success in
of its ongoing initiatives to empower its revamped remote work policies tailored fostering a culture where employees feel
workforce, e& has established a world- to support new parents. Additionally, the safe, valued, and empowered.

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