Du and Huawei target 10Gbps connectivity across UAE

• Cooperation to  enable differentiated service innovation, and create new value in emerging areas such as autonomous mobility and the low-altitude economy.
• Companies will also explore new markets enabled by 5G-A, including the low-altitude economy and autonomous mobility applications like robotaxis, which demand ultra-high bandwidth, superior uplink, low latency, and high reliability for real-time data processing.

Dubai-based telecom operator du has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with Huawei to advance 5G-Advanced (5G+) Phase-2 technology and deliver 10Gbps-class connectivity experiences across the Emirates, the companies said.

Under the partnership, du will upgrade its wireless network to support ultra-broadband capabilities using U6G technology for ultra-large bandwidth aggregation, enabling peak 10Gbps rates in both indoor and outdoor environments.

The rollout will combine du’s existing TDD 3CC capabilities with U6G and advanced indoor digitalisation to create premium 10Gbps “experience zones” in malls, hotels, exhibition centres, airports, and landmark venues, ensuring consistent performance across environments.

The end-to-end program spans spectrum strategy, radio access network evolution, transmission enhancements, and a 5G standalone core. Du plans to monetise enhanced capabilities through tiered performance packages, including speed-based service levels, improved uplink options, and premium plans tailored to specific use cases.

“The cooperation with Huawei will support our evolution towards 10Gbps-class experience, enable differentiated service innovation, and create new value in emerging areas such as autonomous mobility and the low-altitude economy,” Saleem AlBlooshi, Chief Technology Officer at du, said.

The companies will also explore new markets enabled by 5G-A, including the low-altitude economy and autonomous mobility applications like robotaxis, which demand ultra-high bandwidth, superior uplink, low latency, and high reliability for real-time data processing.

Network intelligence and sustainability form a core pillar of the collaboration, with plans for AI-driven optimisation and autonomous operations to improve spectrum utilisation and service quality, alongside energy-saving technologies and intelligent power management.

“This partnership advances 5G-A (5G+) Phase-2 innovation and intelligent network capabilities while opening new business models powered by 10Gbps-class connectivity,” Li Jie, President of Huawei’s Wireless Network TDD Product Line, said..