Etisalat raised 1.87 billion dirhams ($509 million) from the sale of a 9.1% stake in Indonesia's XL Axiata, it confirmed on Wednesday.

The UAE-based telco last week sold 775 million shares, reducing its holding to 4.2%.

"This investment has provided Etisalat with excellent returns and, given its recent performance, we decided to

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