Sudatel Telecom Group approved the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, during its 33rd Ordinary General Assembly meeting held virtually yesterday. The assembly approved cash dividends of 35% of the company’s 2025 net profits after deducting incentives and bonuses, in addition to approving the remuneration of board members for 2025.The General Assembly also elected a new Board of Directors for a four-year term, in the presence of the Auditor General and representatives of regulatory bodies, including the Capital Market Authority, Khartoum Stock Exchange, the General Commercial Registrar, as well as Sudatel’s executive management.Chairman of Sudatel’s Board of Directors, Lieutenant General (Navy) Ibrahim Jaber, welcomed shareholders, regulatory representatives, and attendees, highlighting the major achievements made by the group domestically and internationally through the efforts of senior management. He expressed his appreciation to all employees and the group’s executive management.He said the executive management and employees played a key role in the group’s achievements and outstanding successes, noting that among the most significant accomplishments was Sudatel’s major contribution to protecting and securing the Sudanese economy throughout the war, its pivotal role in digital transformation, and the essential services provided by Sudani to the Sudanese people. He also highlighted the group’s participation in the major Africa Horizon project, which represents a significant addition for Sudan and the region, as well as the achievement of record cash profits of US$117.5 million in 2025, the highest since the group’s establishment.At the conclusion of his remarks, Jaber renewed his appreciation to all employees across Sudan and in Africa and Asia, saying the achievements represent the greatest incentive and evidence of the company’s progress. He called for continued efforts to further advance Sudatel as a national flagship institution.Sudatel Group CEO Eng. Magdy Taha welcomed board members, shareholders, and regulatory representatives, saying that 2025 was an exceptional year as the company recorded its highest-ever profits since establishment. He stressed that the results were not achieved by chance but were the outcome of hard work, dedication, and the commitment of all employees.Taha praised the group’s employees, affirming that their exceptional efforts, loyalty, and growing commitment were key to achieving these results. He also thanked the Board of Directors for its unwavering support, which contributed significantly to the success achieved, with the grace of Allah. He reaffirmed the company’s commitment to maintaining this performance trajectory and achieving further successes in the coming years.Regulatory authorities praised the efforts of the Chairman, Board members, executive management, and employees in organizing the meeting, including communication, invitations to shareholders, and the high level of technical precision in managing the virtual event. They also expressed confidence in Sudatel’s compliance with all requirements and procedures with a high level of transparency, which contributed to the success of the virtual meeting.At the conclusion of the meeting, shareholders commended the achievements made under the leadership of the executive management and Board of Directors, expressing their appreciation for their commitment to Sudatel and their confidence in their ability to enhance performance, develop operations, and advance the company.BH/BH