du launches SME and startup connectivity initiative as UAE businesses seek resilience amid regional disruption
UAE operator du has announced a business continuity initiative targeting small and medium enterprises and startups across the UAE, framed…
UAE operator du has announced a business continuity initiative targeting small and medium enterprises and startups across the UAE, framed…
UAE operator du has completed a proof of concept with Ericsson deploying 5G Standalone using millimeter wave extended range technology…
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du confirmed that its network and core systems are operating normally across all segments. With strong liquidity, stable revenues, and continued investment in 5G and digital services, the company maintains operational resilience and financial strength.
du, BubbleRAN, and Khalifa University demonstrated an industry-first Arabic voice-controlled autonomous 5G system that converts spoken intents into validated network actions using O-RAN/AI-RAN APIs. Powered by Arabic-native telecom LLMs and coordinated AI agents, the solution enables zero-touch automation, cultural alignment, and next-generation 5G/6G network intelligence.
Eutelsat and du have renewed their multi-year broadcasting partnership, combining du’s teleport infrastructure with Eutelsat’s satellite capabilities to deliver premium content across MENA. The agreement strengthens du’s position as a key regional partner and reinforces the importance of the 7/8° West hotspot, ensuring reliable, high-quality broadcast services for millions of viewers.
du, in partnership with Nokia and MediaTek, has achieved an industry-first 6.3 Gbps 5G speed in the UAE using advanced carrier aggregation technology. The test combined four 5G TDD carriers over 400 MHz spectrum, marking a major leap in 5G+ capabilities. With this achievement, du strengthens its leadership in high-performance 5G infrastructure, paving the way for next-gen AI, enterprise, and ultra-HD digital experiences across the country.
du has launched Cloud Miner, the UAE’s first telecom-led cloud mining service, enabling residents to securely and sustainably earn Bitcoin through subscription-based computational power rentals — reinforcing the country’s push toward digital finance innovation.
Bridge Alliance has added du as its first UAE member, expanding IoT and 5G collaboration across the Middle East and Asia Pacific through shared innovation, cross-border connectivity, and enterprise-driven digital transformation.
Du and NextGenAI have doubled their Nvidia-powered AI supercluster to 13+MW at du’s DSO data centre, featuring advanced liquid cooling and Nvidia B300 GPUs. The project supports sovereign AI initiatives, reinforcing the UAE’s position as a leader in high-performance AI infrastructure.