e& UAE, the flagship telecom arm of global technology group e&, in partnership with Huawei, today announced a major milestone for enterprise connectivity. The company successfully completed testing of one of the most compact 5G core solutions, now ready for commercial service.

The breakthrough system is designed to deliver industry-specific connectivity using 5G and 5G-Advanced technologies. Commercial deployment is planned by the end of 2025.

The Mini 5G Core condenses a full 4G/5G core into a single, space-saving unit. It simplifies on-site deployment, reduces installation and operating costs, and supports secure, low-latency private networks. Applications include industrial automation, smart manufacturing, and remote operations.

The solution supports Non-Public Network (NPN) models, including Standalone NPN (S-NPN) and Public Network Integrated NPN (PNI-NPN), offering flexible options for enterprises across the UAE. The S-NPN keeps data on-site for mission-critical workloads, while PNI-NPN combines public 5G coverage with a private core for broader reach.

Initial deployments will begin in late 2025. Enterprises are expected to benefit from faster time-to-service, lower total cost of ownership, and improved end-to-end latency.

Khaled Al Suwaidi, Senior Vice President of Core Networks and Platforms at e& UAE, revealed: “We built this Mini 5G Core to make private 5G practical. It installs quickly, runs securely, and provides the performance headroom needed for automation and AI. Together with Huawei, we are taking 5G-Advanced from concept to daily operations for factories, ports, and utilities.”

By launching this solution, e& UAE aims to accelerate digital adoption in the industrial sector and support the UAE’s transition to a knowledge-based economy.

Key Points:

• e& UAE and Huawei successfully tested a compact Mini 5G Core.
• The solution supports private networks for industrial automation and smart manufacturing.
• Commercial deployment planned by end of 2025 across the UAE.

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