Dubai, UAE — January 26, 2026
du, the UAE’s leading telecom and digital services provider, has signed the TM Forum Autonomous Networks (AN) Manifesto, reinforcing its commitment to industry-wide innovation in autonomous network development and positioning itself among global leaders shaping the future of intelligent, automated networks.
The move marks a significant milestone in du’s network transformation strategy. By aligning with TM Forum’s standards, frameworks, and best practices, du gains access to a comprehensive blueprint for building autonomous networks, supported by global collaboration platforms that accelerate the development of intelligent, self-managing network capabilities.
Through the Autonomous Networks initiative, du will leverage international best practices while contributing to the standards that will define the next era of telecommunications. The framework enables operators to move toward networks that can self-configure, self-heal, and self-optimize—delivering faster service, greater reliability, and more responsive customer experiences.
Saleem AlBlooshi, Chief Technology Officer at du, said the signing reflects the company’s ambition to lead the future of telecom innovation.
“Signing the TM Forum Autonomous Networks Manifesto represents our commitment to pioneering the future of telecommunications through autonomous network technologies. This collaboration not only strengthens our industry leadership position but also ensures our customers benefit from the most advanced, reliable, and intelligent network services available in the market today,” he said.
The partnership directly supports du’s objectives of enhancing digital experiences through improved network reliability, accelerated service delivery, and deeper automation. As customer expectations evolve and networks grow in complexity, autonomous capabilities are becoming essential to sustaining performance at scale.
The initiative strengthens du’s portfolio with smarter, more automated, and future-ready capabilities, while highlighting the company’s progress in network automation. Through closer alignment with global standards bodies such as TM Forum, du continues to shape the regional telecom landscape and reinforce its forward-looking vision.
By embedding autonomous network principles into its roadmap, du positions itself to deliver more intelligent, high-quality services to customers and partners, supporting its long-term role as a leader in next-generation network innovation and a key enabler of the UAE’s digital transformation.
