du’s Sovereign AI Vision Unveiled at GITEX GLOBAL 2025

At GITEX GLOBAL 2025, du is presenting its strategic vision as the sovereign AI partner for national and enterprise transformation, demonstrating how advanced AI capabilities integrated with 5GA connectivity and digital infrastructure are accelerating digital evolution across the UAE. Located in Hall 19 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the du stand showcases a comprehensive ecosystem designed to empower government and business entities through secure, locally-hosted artificial intelligence solutions.

du Tech: Harnessing AI

The AI Park

Spanning 44 hectares in Dubai’s Warsan area, the AI Park features liquid-cooled hyperscale data centers capable of supporting up to 1.5 GW, built to manage intensive AI workloads within a fully sovereign and compliant framework. This facility will house AI research laboratories, startup incubators, and a hybrid AI production cluster, providing innovators a secure environment to prototype and deploy AI applications within the UAE. Complementing this, the National Hybrid AI platform extends the National Hypercloud, offering government and enterprise users an integrated space to develop AI applications using their preferred cloud services while relying on sovereign infrastructure. This unified approach, supported by hyperscaler partnerships and robust 5G and fiber networks, allows organizations to deploy, manage, and scale AI solutions securely with minimal initial investment.

Augmented Workforce for Industries

This exhibit presents du Tech’s progress in Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Machine Learning, Robotics, and Automation Systems, illustrating how an augmented workforce, combining human skill with robotic assistance, marks the next industrial phase. On display are humanoid robots, exoskeleton assistive jackets, and multi-arm collaborative robots equipped with AI vision, all interconnected via du’s AI and IoT platforms. Using aviation catering as a practical example, the setup shows how these technologies boost productivity, enhance worker safety, and improve operational efficiency across sectors like manufacturing and retail. The emphasis is on robots empowering human workers, not replacing them, with wearable robotics playing a key role in creating safer and more effective workplaces.

Intelligent Communities & Utilities

Focusing on the transformation of communities and utilities throughout the UAE, this showcase highlights real-world applications of AI, IoT, Machine Learning, and Intelligent Analytics. Key implementations include:

Fire Safety and Alarm Systems (Hassantuk): A unified command and control platform providing instant monitoring and response to fire risks in commercial buildings, schools, hospitals, and offices.Together, these solutions reinforce du’s dedication to creating smarter, safer, and more sustainable communities in line with the UAE’s smart city and environmental objectives.

AI Video Analytics: Transparent Kitchen Solution for Hassantuk

Developed in partnership with China Telecom for Core42 and Hassantuk, the AI-powered Transparent Kitchen Solution integrates AI video analytics, IoT sensors, and intelligent building systems to improve safety and regulatory compliance in commercial kitchens nationwide. A cloud-based dashboard allows for real-time monitoring, quicker emergency response, and enhanced oversight of fire and life safety protocols, supporting the UAE’s advanced safety standards.

du Business: Driving AI-Enhanced Connectivity and Smarter Customer Engagement

Maritime and Offshore Connectivity Services

Through a collaboration with Elcome, a Tier 1 Starlink Authorized Reseller, du Business is delivering next-generation maritime and offshore connectivity. The solution merges satellite and 4G/5G networks to provide seamless coverage, automatically switching from Starlink’s satellite link to du’s mobile network as vessels come within 500 meters of UAE shores. This AI-enabled system ensures continuous vessel monitoring, improved safety communications, and uninterrupted data transmission, advancing the digital transformation of maritime operations and reinforcing the UAE’s status as a global maritime center.

AI Video Analytics with Enhanced Connectivity Services

In cooperation with Hyperfusion, du Business presents its AI Video Analytics with Advanced Connectivity solution, which brings together AI, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, and Natural Language Processing to deliver real-time video intelligence. The system identifies objects, behaviors, and actions in video feeds or live streams, generates automated summaries, and responds to natural language queries about video content. Customizable alerts help users monitor specific events or patterns, enhancing security, traffic management, and operational efficiency. Powered by 5G Advanced and multimodal AI models, the solution reduces manual oversight, improves situational awareness, and supports the UAE’s smart city and security initiatives through faster, more informed decision-making.

The Future of API: AI-Powered Customer Engagement

du Business introduces its Call Centre API AI-Powered Messaging Solutions, transforming customer interactions with intelligent, personalized communication. The unified API converts inbound calls into real-time, data-informed conversations, recognizing caller language and nationality to ensure smooth routing. It also enables AI-driven two-way messaging for confirmations, surveys, and tailored offers, integrated with Customer Value Management for smart segmentation and predictive analytics. By combining AI, Natural Language Processing, and secure data integration, the solution elevates customer engagement, adheres to UAE data protection regulations, and delivers personalized experiences that increase satisfaction, operational efficiency, and marketing performance.

du Infra: Enabling Intelligent Transport and Industrial Operations

Future of Transportation

du Infra’s Future of Transportation exhibit highlights its ICT and 5G-Advanced capabilities in powering next-generation mobility. Using network slicing, du supplies dedicated, high-speed connectivity to vehicles, metro systems, and aircraft, forming the foundation of intelligent transport networks. The demonstration includes Connected Cars enabling real-time vehicle-to-infrastructure communication, autonomous driving, and improved passenger safety.

This end-to-end ecosystem supports safer, smarter, and more efficient mobility, aligning with the UAE’s smart city and autonomous transport goals while ensuring reliability and service quality through advanced 5G-A slicing technology.

Oasis 4.0 – 5G Private Wireless Solutions for Industrial Operations

The Oasis 4.0 showcase illustrates how 5G private networks, combined with AI, edge computing, IoT, and digital twin technologies, are revolutionizing industrial operations in oil and gas, ports, and airports. For example, In Oil & Gas:, 5G-enabled 360°/8K cameras stream live footage with AI analytics for real-time hazard monitoring, flare detection, and drilling assessment, supported by digital twin models and autonomous drones for inspections and safety.

These solutions underscore du’s role in digitizing critical infrastructure, boosting efficiency, safety, and sustainability, and driving the UAE’s progression toward Industry 4.0.

Visitors can explore these innovations at the du stand in Digital Cities Hall 19 at the Dubai World Trade Centre from October 13 to October 17, 2025.

(Source: Economy Middle East)