Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Telecom operator du has enabled emergency calling on 5G smartwatches across the UAE, allowing users to dial 999 directly from their wrist without needing a phone. The feature enhances safety for children, seniors, and fitness enthusiasts, marking a major step in integrating wearables into community protection.
du has launched 5G+ in the UAE, delivering up to 2x faster speeds, lower latency, and improved performance through standalone 5G-Advanced infrastructure. The upgrade supports ultra-HD streaming, lag-free gaming, AI-powered apps, and next-generation mobile experiences, reinforcing the UAE’s leadership in digital connectivity.
du has launched the first Arabic Telecom LLM with Microsoft, Nokia, Khalifa University, and ITU. The UAE-developed model enhances telecom operations with culturally fluent AI, supports sovereign AI ambitions, and sets the stage for customer-facing applications and multilingual expansion.
du, alongside Microsoft, Nokia, Khalifa University, and ITU, has launched the first Arabic-language telecom AI model designed to enhance internal operations with culturally aware, real-time support. The project advances UAE’s vision for sovereign AI and sector innovation.
du’s Business Summer Roaming Offers enhance global connectivity for UAE enterprises, enabling smooth communication and operational efficiency on the move.
Du’s Q1 2025 results show a 7% increase in revenue to AED 4 billion and a 20% rise in profit to AED 722 million, driven by subscriber growth and UAE economic performance. The company’s expansion includes a new AED 2 billion data center in partnership with Microsoft.
du, the Dubai telecom operator, recorded a 49% increase in 2024 net profit, reaching Dh2.49 billion. The company plans expansion into adjacent sectors like data centers and fintech, while launching new sub-brands. Additionally, du aims to offer sovereign cloud and AI services in the UAE by mid-2025.