Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
du has been named the official telecom partner of the Universal Postal Congress Dubai 2025, providing high-speed connectivity and digital infrastructure for delegates from 192 countries. The collaboration with 7X underscores the UAE’s role as a global leader in logistics, connectivity, and digital transformation.
du has announced Oracle, Cisco, HPE, Huawei, and other global tech leaders as partners for Envision 2025, an event themed around AI and digital transformation. The gathering will highlight AI-first innovation, sovereign cloud, robotics, and Industry 4.0 to accelerate the UAE’s National AI Strategy.
du, a UAE telecom operator under e&, has pledged AED 3 million to fund cancer care programs. The funding will support early detection, treatment, and awareness initiatives in partnership with healthcare institutions and charities.
e& UAE outperformed rivals in the Opensignal 2025 report, won 12 of 13 national awards, and set a world record 5G uplink speed of 600Mbps. It launched the UAE’s first enterprise 5G slicing, partnered with Ericsson to expand 5G RAN, and continues to power the UAE’s global leadership in digital transformation under Vision 2031.
Turner & Townsend will manage project and cost services for du’s new 20,000 sqm hyperscale data centre in Dubai. The high-tech, LEED Gold-targeted facility will boost cloud and AI infrastructure, reinforcing the UAE’s position as a leading global hub for digital innovation.
Turner & Townsend will manage project and cost services for du’s new hyperscale data centre in Dubai. Spanning 20,000 sqm, the facility will target LEED Gold certification and strengthen the UAE’s role as a global digital and AI hub through resilient, energy-efficient infrastructure.
Du reports robust Q2 2025 growth with 8.6% revenue and 25.1% net profit increases, driven by mobile, fixed, and diversified revenues. Strong margins and increased capex underscore commitment to innovation and long-term digital infrastructure.
Du’s Q2 2025 profit rose over 25% to Dh727 million, with H1 net income up 22.4%. Revenue grew 8.6%, EBITDA 16.4%. Subscriber base expanded strongly. Strategic launches and market diversification support continued growth and shareholder returns.
du renews partnership with Huawei to enhance Emiratisation through advanced tech training, supporting UAE’s digital transformation and developing a future-ready workforce skilled in AI, 5G, and cloud computing.
du is the first UAE telecom to achieve ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement certification, embedding sustainability throughout its supply chain in support of the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 goals and UN SDGs. The certification assures customers, guides suppliers, and builds investor confidence.