du launches new collaboration with Digital DEWA to enable new 5G use case

Reduced operating expenses and increased operational efficiency are two of du and Digital DEWA’s top priorities. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and its subsidiary, InfraX, have launched a new collaboration with du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), to enable a new 5G use case for smart grids in the city.

Since the start of 5G rollout activities, the major UAE telecom has made vital contributions to Emirati society, offering residents, enterprises, and industries valuable connection benefits through the technology. InfraX will now have access to a highly capable 5G network to enable a seamless use case that boosts on-site operational efficiency, with 5G housing the capabilities to generate transformative and sustainable outcomes. GITEX Technology Week 2021, which is now taking place at Dubai World Trade Center, announced the agreement.

Fahad Al Hassawi, CEO, EITC, said: “du has always been immensely proud of its track record for supporting government entities on integral sustainability projects and ensuring they integrate the necessary technological capabilities for desired outcomes. Therefore, we are delighted to be honoring this tradition once more alongside Digital DEWA and its subsidiary InfraX. This year, we have worked together to deliver numerous tech-based use cases for digital transformation purposes, and the shared success we have enjoyed means we enter this latest project even more prepared. 5G is a fundamental pillar of our society now and in the future, and we are enthused by the prospect of facilitating 5G benefits to propel the industry to new heights.” 

Du will provide InfraX and Digital DEWA with 5G use cases integration for operational purposes, inspired by a shared ambition to drive digital transformation through 5G. With increasing efficiency and lowering costs in the water and power supply industries as priority priorities in the coming years, the two parties will meet their commitments by automating relevant activities with the use of robots and drones. With these essential enablers in place, a variety of 5G network features and capabilities, including as cloud-based artificial intelligence (AI), intelligent power distribution systems, edge computing analytics, thermal cameras, site inspections, video streams, and live broadcasting will be used to meet project deliverables.

Marwan Bin Haidar, Vice Chairman and Group CEO of Digital DEWA, added: “As Digital DEWA looks to the future, new technologies will be crucial to supporting the government’s vision to promote sustainable development and drive energy and water usage efficiency. We are delighted to announce our collaboration between InfraX and du to meet upcoming technology and transformation aspirations for the local community .”