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Dubai, April 2, 2026: Freedom Telecom International (FTI), a subsidiary of Freedom Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: FRHC), and global technology group e& have entered into an agreement establishing a structured framework to capture business opportunities worldwide. The arrangement creates a platform for the two organizations to engage a wider circle of telecom operators and contribute to their growth, while maintaining full operational independence.
e& brings diverse telecom expertise gathered throughout its operating footprint, such as advanced capabilities in commercial optimization, digital transformation and large-scale operational execution. FTI, through its parent Freedom Holding Corp., commands expertise on the creation, development and operation of a diversified digital ecosystem encompassing financial technology platforms, digital banking and investment services, as well as loyalty and customer-experience solutions.
Khaled Hegazy, Chief Operations Officer, e& international, commented:
“At e& international, we look for partnerships that create practical routes to growth for operators seeking to strengthen performance and expand their digital service capabilities. This agreement with Freedom Telecom International gives us a clear framework to explore those opportunities together, combining our experience in commercial optimization, digital transformation and operational execution with Freedom’s ecosystem expertise. It also provides a structured basis for engagement across markets while preserving the independence of both organizations.”
The agreement comes at a time when telecom operators and digital financial ecosystems are seeking new ways to collaborate through clearly delineated models. The framework is designed to spark dialogues with operators that are looking to advance their telecom and digital services capabilities or aspire to advance their fintech- and digital services infrastructure.
Timur Turlov, Founder & CEO of Freedom Holding Corp., said:
“Building the Freedom ecosystem in Kazakhstan has given us deep experience across multiple areas of digital transformation, and through this journey we have seen growing interest from global organizations to leverage the technologies we have developed. We believe this new structure with e& provides an additional channel through which such conversations can take place, as opportunities arise in various markets.”
Johannes Hummer, CEO of Freedom Telecom International, added:
“In the past year we have encountered the telecom-fintech convergence topic frequently in various global forums. Many international organizations I speak to are keen to learn about digital infrastructure and ecosystem models – like the one we have been developing in Kazakhstan. With a clear engagement structure in place between FTI and e&, we hope to broaden the circle of interested organizations and the projects we realize will be key to our growth.”
About the Signing Parties
About e&
e& (ADX: EAND) is a global technology group committed to advancing the digital future across 38 countries in the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Europe. Founded in Abu Dhabi in 1976, e& leverages its five decades legacy in advanced connectivity to deliver powerful digital solutions that unlock value and drive progress.
For enterprises and governments, e& provides mission-critical infrastructure, including sovereign cloud platforms, data centres, and AI-powered solutions to solve complex challenges and accelerate growth. For millions of customers, the Group brings world-leading connectivity together with digital services across entertainment, fintech, and superapp experiences that enrich daily life.
Driven by innovation and strengthened by global partnerships, e& delivers secure, high-performance technology that strengthens economies and expands opportunity globally.
To learn more about e&, visit eand.com
Freedom Telecom International supports global partners in deploying and integrating Freedom Holding Corp’s portfolio of digital financial and lifestyle services. FTI also evaluates and executes investment opportunities in the telecom and fintech sectors, promoting financial and digital inclusion in emerging and frontier markets.
Freedom Holding Corp. is a leading international provider of investment and brokerage services across the markets of Central Asia, Americas, and Europe and Middle East, with more than 16 years of experience in global financial markets. The Holding’s shares are publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker FRHC with current market capitalization at USD 7.3 billion, and total assets amounting to USD 10.3 billion. The total number of clients in its digital ecosystem exceeds 11 million.
Freedom Holding Corp. employs over 11,000 professionals who are based in 231 offices in 22 countries, including Kazakhstan, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Cyprus, Spain, France, Germany, Greece, Uzbekistan, and Armenia. The company’s principal executive office is located in New York City.
To learn more about Freedom Telecom International, visit: freedomtelecominternational.com freedomtelecominternational.com
To learn more about Freedom Holding Corp., visit: freedomholdingcorp.com
Media Contacts
Freedom Telecom International: contact@freedomtelecominternational.com
e&: mediaoffice@eand.com
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