Community Engagement

Our Community Responsibility

As one of the most valuable tech and telecom brands in the region, e& has a responsibility to uplift and support the citizens that it serves. e&’s license to operate is granted by our communities.

Pillars

We believe that our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts must cater to the needs of the local communities where we operate. In the UAE, our CSR programme is built on key pillars.

Philanthropic and humanitarian responsibility

We partner with the UAE government, charity organisations and NGOs for maximum impact.

Society development

We support the national agenda and initiatives.

Social impact

We empower people with disabilities, start-ups and incubators.

Volunteering

By providing our employees with opportunities to volunteer, we enhance the sense of giving and participation among our own teams.

Connect

As a technological organisation, we can empower and train (students and teachers) in technology, cybersecurity, coding, blockchain, etc.

Each of e& group’s Operating Companies defines it’s own approach to CSR, aligning community engagements with initiatives that are relevant to their countries and the communities they serve.

Community Highlights

Medicine Donation Box

We partnered with a medical lab to collect unused, sealed, and unexpired medication from e& employees, donating it to people in need.

Impact: AED 50,000 worth of medicines collected, expected to benefit 100+ patients in need.

Blood Donation Drive

e& staff volunteered in a blood donation drive, helping maintain the nation’s safe blood supply and support a life-saving cause.

Impact: Collected 159 units of blood through this campaign.

e& Digital Camp

e& partnered with the Ministry of Education to host virtual coding sessions, empowering students and teachers with essential digital skills.

Impact: 600+ students & teachers upskilled.

Virtual Cyber Security Awareness Sessions

e& in collaboration with Ministry of Education, hosted Online Safety Workshops to protect children from cyber threats including cyberbullying and identity theft.

Impact: 1685 students and 1142 parents benefited.