Hatem Dowidar

Telecommunications and technology thought leader. Global CEO. Non Executive Director. Angel investor.

📍 United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates🔄 Updated September 2026💼 15 investments📅 12 years investing🗓 Last invested Jul 2026
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Dec 2018
Hutch Sri Lanka, operating under the guidance and noteworthy leadership of the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer (Actg.) - Mr. Saumitra Gupta, is a member of the global conglomerate - CK Hutchison Holdings based in Hong Kong. CK Hutchison Holdings is an industry leader in ports and related services, retail, infrastructure and telecommunications spanning over 50 countries. Hutch has been connecting Sri Lankans for 25 years, and at the pinnacle of our extraordinary journey, we are now fully equipped in providing 4G coverage to 95% of the population on the island. In our extensive services rendered towards fellow citizens, we are now identified as the “Hari Network" that provides Hari Data and Hari Call Plans to both Post-Paid and Pre-Paid customers. Throughout our 25 years of bridging the connectivity divide in Sri Lanka, we have struck the perfect balance between innovation and affordability. As one of the leading mobile broadband communication service providers in the island, we aim to provide affordable, quality broadband data connectivity nationwide while envisioning a digitally connected resurgent Sri Lanka.
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Oct 2017
On May 3rd 2017, Barclays Bank PLC has transferred its entire shareholding in Barclays Bank Egypt S.A.E. to Attijariwafa bank group. On November 3rd 2017, the bank has been registered as Attijariwafa bank Egypt S.A.E. and is currently operating under the new trademark and logo. Attijariwafa bank is a leading banking and financial Group in North, Western and Central Africa. In addition to its banking activity, the Group provides a wide range of financial services through several subsidiaries: insurance, mortgage, consumer credit, fast transfers, leasing, factoring, stock brokerage, asset management, M&A and market advisory, etc. Headquartered in Morocco, the bank operates in 26 countries with 4,930 branches (result at 31 December 2018) with more than 20,590 employees and a portfolio of approximately 10800000 clients. The bank operates through a network of 63 branches and more than 100 ATMs covering key cities in Egypt. Its highly professional and skilled 1,445 employees proudly serve a large enterprise client base including leading international, regional and domestic companies as well as a strong base of more than 151,927 retail banking customers across the country.
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Jun 2016
The GSMA is a global organisation unifying the mobile ecosystem to discover, develop and deliver innovation foundational to positive business environments and societal change. Our vision is to unlock the full power of connectivity so that people, industry, and society thrive. Representing mobile operators and organisations across the mobile ecosystem and adjacent industries, the GSMA delivers for its members across three broad pillars: Industry Services and Solutions, Connectivity for Good, and Outreach. The GSMA also produces industry-leading events such as MWC Barcelona, Shanghai, Las Vegas and Kigali and the M360 Series. For more information, please visit the GSMA corporate website at www.gsma.com
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Mar 2016
Barclays is a British universal bank. Our vision is to be the UK-centred leader in global finance. We are a diversified bank with comprehensive UK consumer, corporate and wealth and private banking franchises, a leading investment bank and a strong, specialist US consumer bank. Through these five divisions, we are working together for a better financial future for our customers, clients and communities. With over 325 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 40 countries and employs approximately 83,500 people. Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for customers and clients worldwide. Barclays is a trading name of Barclays Bank PLC and its subsidiaries. Barclays Bank PLC is registered in England and is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Registered in England. Registered No. 1026167. Registered office: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP.
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Mar 2016
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Mar 2016
Etisalat Nigeria is now 9mobile https://www.linkedin.com/company/9mobile
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Mar 2016
𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: To be the leading and most admired Telecom and ICT provider in and for Pakistan. 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: To be the partner of choice for our customers, to develop our people and to deliver value to our shareholders. 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀: Be resilient Think Big Win Every Battle Value Success PTCL is going to be your first choice in the future as well, just as it has been over the past seven decades.
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Mar 2016
Building on 17 years of technology excellence in the Egyptian market, and in our relentless quest to bring you more and better services, etisalat by e& in Egypt has now evolved into the digital telco of the future. Covering and serving 99% of the inhabited areas in Egypt, our mission as etisalat by e& in Egypt is to continuously grow and transform to empower our customers by enhancing their digital experience and ensuring operation agility. etisalat by e& in Egypt offers digital experiences that cater to your ever-changing lifestyle and ever-expanding demands – covering not only telecom, but a wide collection of services that suit your various needs. We will continue to be your trusted companion and consultant, enabling connectivity and everything beyond, accelerating the digital world and pioneering future-forward spaces. Together, as we embark on this new era of etisalat by e& in Egypt, we make possible countless connections across continents and create the limitless possibilities of tomorrow, today. etisalat by e& in Egypt #MakePossible بعد ١٥ سنة من تفوقنا التكنولوجي في مصر، ولإننا حابين نقدم خدمات كتيرة عالية الجودة لكل عملائنا، جه الوقت إللي نطور في “اتصالات من &e في مصر” وندخل المستقبل الرقمي من أوسع الأبواب! شبكتنا النهاردة بتغطي ۹۹% من مناطق مصر، وبنطور يوم ورا يوم عشان نوصل رسالتنا بالنمو والتحول والتفوق، كل دا عشان نوفر لعملائنا أفضل تجربة رقمية، ونسرع العملية التشغيلية. النهاردة في “اتصالات من &e في مصر” إحنا جاهزين نقدملكم خدمات رقمية جديدة تسهلكو حياتكم اليومية، ومع خدمة المكالمات التقليدية، حنوفرلكم خدمات تانية كتير! لإننا بجد شريكم الموثوق، إللي بيخليكم على تواصل، وبياخدكم للمستقبل عبر تسريع الاقتصاد الرقمي والريادة. مع “اتصالات من &e في مصر” حنبدأ مع بعض عصر جديد، ونقربكم من بعض عبر القارات، ومع بعض حنكتشف إمكانيات بكرة اللامحدودة من النهاردة. “اتصالات من &e في مصر” ... معانا #makepossible
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Mar 2016
Ufone is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL). Following PTCLs privatization, Ufone became a part of the Etisalat group in 2006. The company commenced its operations on January 29, 2001. It was the third mobile operator to enter Pakistani market. Ufone maintains exceptional reputation for successful implementation of innovative telecom technologies catering to all sorts of customer needs. At Ufone, we believe that everyone is different, and in our view, that’s a good thing. No matter who U are, our shared vision for Ufone’s future will tie us together. We want our people to bring their best qualities into the Ufone Family and by giving them the tools and learnings, freedom and opportunities to make a difference, we are sure to succeed. When U join the UFamily, you’re becoming part of a company that takes care of its people. Here, U will learn to grow, be mentored, become a mentor and learn to achieve your goals without breaking a sweat. We are here and we are ready. Are U?
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2026
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Jul 2026
Leia Inc. designs, develops, and licenses Immersity, a technology platform that provides immersive experiences to virtually any device, allowing users to feel part of the scene. Immersive experiences are the foundation of Spatial Intelligence, the next generation of AI, where digital content blends naturally with the physical world. The Immersity platform comprises AI-powered software and a switchable-display hardware that either displays or projects immersive content, with only the push of a button. Immersity can seamlessly be embedded in any device, from phones to tablets to laptops to monitors. On standard devices, Motion adds depth through dynamic perspective shifts—making you feel closer to the scene. On Immersity devices, Holo projects true holographic depth, creating a lifelike 3D effect that makes you feel part of the scene—almost inside it. Immersity is available in the market, on devices from several major brands, with more coming soon. Leia Inc. was founded in 2014 by Dr. David Fattal, a world-renowned physicist from Stanford University. In 2023, Leia acquired Dimenco and Royal Philips’ 3D patent portfolio, bringing the patent portfolio to over 2000 patents, the largest in the industry. The company is based in Silicon Valley, with offices in the Netherlands and China, and employs over 200 associates globally.
2024
BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust PLC
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Feb 2024
2023
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Nov 2023
Khazna, which is based in the UAE, has grown rapidly into one of the leading and trusted wholesale data center providers in the Middle East and North Africa region. Meaning ‘safe’ in Arabic, the company offers its customers and partners a unique product portfolio of infrastructure solutions that are safe, energy-efficient, and cost-effective. Our mission is to build and orchestrate a comprehensive ecosystem through state-of-the-art data centers that safeguard data, provide trusted turnkey solutions, empower ICT strategies, and enable digital transformation for world-class organizations through highly secure, efficient, reliable, and scalable facilities.
2021
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Dec 2021
Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) is a Saudi company launched commercially in May 2005. Mobily provides integrated services for three main sectors, individuals, businesses, and carriers. It has one of the largest wireless networks by coverage in Saudi Arabia as well as the region, and one of the widest FTTH networks, in addition to one of the largest data center systems worldwide. اتحاد اتصالات (موبايلي) هي شركة سعودية أُطلقت تجاريًا في مايو 2005. تقدم موبايلي خدمات متكاملة لثلاثة قطاعات رئيسية وهي الأفراد والشركات والمشغلين. تمتلك الشركة واحدة من أكبر الشبكات اللاسلكية من حيث التغطية في المملكة العربية السعودية وكذلك في المنطقة، وواحدة من أكبر شبكات FTTH، بالإضافة إلى واحدة من أكبر أنظمة مراكز البيانات في جميع أنحاء العالم.
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Jul 2021
About The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry is an autonomous institution of public interest. It enjoys its own legal entity to represent the various productive and services activities of the private sector in Abu Dhabi Emirate Mission We are the private sector representative working to advocate policies, connect businesses and expand member opportunities by providing world-class member services, with an aim to contribute to Abu Dhabi's sustainable economic development.
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