du has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with China Telecom Global to advance mobile and network services in the UAE. Moreover, the partnership focuses on improving international roaming, travel eSIMs, connected vehicle solutions, and advanced video services, supporting more reliable and efficient connectivity.
The agreement brings together local market expertise and international network infrastructure. Therefore, it aims to accelerate the rollout of digital services that enhance everyday connectivity for consumers and enterprises.
Focus on roaming, eSIMs, and network intelligence
The MoU prioritises improvements that can be delivered in the near term. Additionally, the collaboration targets smoother international roaming and travel eSIM services designed to simplify cross-border connectivity and reduce friction for travellers.
The partners will also explore AI-driven autonomous network technologies. As a result, networks are expected to adapt more efficiently to demand, maintain stable performance during peak periods, and recover faster from congestion or outages, particularly during large events or high-traffic periods.
Connected vehicles and advanced video services
The partnership includes plans to develop connected car solutions that enable vehicles to interact with networks and digital services. Consequently, this is expected to support real-time traffic updates, diagnostics, and enhanced in-vehicle services for consumers, while improving efficiency and safety for fleet operators.
Advanced video services also form part of the collaboration. Moreover, AI and data analytics will be applied to video streams to generate actionable insights for businesses and public-sector use cases, supporting monitoring, analysis, and operational decision-making.
Overall, the agreement reflects a broader push to strengthen digital infrastructure in the UAE. Therefore, by combining local expertise with global network capabilities, the partnership is positioned to support smarter connectivity and reinforce the country’s role as a regional technology hub.
