Etisalat provided earnings guidance for the year 2013. For the period, the company expects to generate revenue up to USD 9.4 billion. The company did not provide a precise profit forecast in the presentation, but does warn margins will be under pressure, with earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (Ebitda) slated to be 49 to 51% of revenue this year, compared with 51% in 2012.

Capital expenditure is expected to be 14 to 16% of revenue, up from 13% last year.