Etisalat

No evidence could be found of leading practices in this area.

No evidence could be found of leading practices in this area.

Etisalat follows industry practice in managing cybersecurity, with an executive-level information security steering committee and a team dedicated to dealing with information security incidents. It also has international certification for information security management and it reports the number of data breaches that occur.

Etisalat supports start-ups through its FutureNow incubation programme.

There are opportunities for the company to support universal and affordable access to digital technologies for vulnerable groups and to support digital inclusivity for women, girls and people with disabilities. The company should also follow best practice by disclosing how the economic value it generates is distributed among stakeholders in the markets in which it operates.

Little evidence was found about Etisalat’s support for digital skills development. There is an opportunity for the company to support digital skills training and school connectivity.

Etisalat could enhance its reporting on cybersecurity governance and management. While some of its products have content control features to keep children safe online, there is scope for a high-level statement on the importance of child online protection.

Little evidence was found about Etisalat’s commitment to open, sustainable and inclusive innovation. There is an opportunity for the company to demonstrate how it supports open source and standards projects, collaborates on sustainable development research and applies inclusive and ethical research and development.