UAE telecoms du and Etisalat partner with Emaar Properties to provide services to local communities

UAE telecom operators du and Etisalat have partnered with Emaar Properties, by virtue of which both operators will, through the Taawun infrastructure deployment initiative, cover Emaar’s major projects, providing essential telecommunications infrastructure.

Under the Master Development Agreement (MDA), du and Etisalat will install, maintain, and oversee fixed telecom services and solutions across various sites, including Al Aryam Phase II, Lagoons Phase 1, Dubai Creek Harbour, The Valley by Emaar, Emaar Dubai South, Mina Rashid Properties, Dubai Hills Estates and Arabian Ranches Phase 3.

Customers will be able to choose a retail telecom operator of their choice.

“We are delighted to have the opportunity to work alongside Emaar Properties, a company whose profile, reputation, and history of sustained success across a multitude of projects offers an insight into its vision and ambitions for the future,” said Saleem AlBlooshi, chief technology officer, du.

“With the finalization of this MDA, Emaar and its customers will benefit from the broad range of services we provide, all of which are dedicated to delivering convenience and empowering residents, communities, and the country. As an integral driver of the UAE’s economic, social, and digital transformation, we are driven by our commitment to our partners.”

Saeed Al Zarouni, senior vice president, Mobile Network, Etisalat, said, “Our collaboration with Emaar will drive an array of opportunities for both parties in the years ahead. At Etisalat, we are committed to the total digital transformation of consumer and business customer experiences in line with our overall strategy and vision of ‘Driving the Digital Future to Empower Societies’. By working with Emaar, we will combine our creativity, ambition, and insights to meet and exceed commitments to our customers.”

Ahmad Al Matrooshi, of Emaar Properties, said, “Delivering a world-class telecommunications infrastructure is an integral part of Emaar’s commitment to our customers. The Taawun partnership not only delivers a choice for customers, but it also guarantees the best-in-class in voice and data services, capable of catering for the needs of generations to come. The partnership is aligned with UAE Vision 2021 and smart city development in Dubai, which has helped the country to become one of the world’s most connected and sustainable nations.”