du Pioneers UAE’s First Cloud Mining Service with the Launch of Cloud Miner
By merging telecom infrastructure with blockchain innovation, Cloud Miner signals a bold step toward a secure, sustainable crypto economy.
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In a landmark move, du, a leading telecom and digital services provider, has become the first UAE telco to launch a cloud mining as a service (MaaS) solution. The initiative positions the company at the intersection of telecommunications, fintech, and blockchain, marking a strategic expansion of its role in the region’s digital economy.
The new service, Cloud Miner, was unveiled on November 2nd at a laser show at the Burj Khalifa, symbolizing du’s entry into the next wave of digital innovation. Operated under the du Tech sub-brand, Cloud Miner leverages the company’s robust data center network and ICT infrastructure to enable UAE residents to participate in cryptocurrency mining through a secure, transparent, and compliant platform.
According to Jasim Al Awadi, Chief ICT Officer at du, “[With] the launch of Cloud Miner, the aim is to offer an easy entry point into the world of cryptocurrency whilst leveraging on du’s reputation for reliability, transparency, and security. The service embodies our commitment to innovation, leveraging our robust data centre skills & ICT infrastructure to secure a sustainable future for digital finance in the UAE.”
Simplifying Entry into Digital Assets
Through du Tech’s UAE-based data centers, customers can rent mining computational power on a subscription basis. Bidding for capacity will be facilitated via an online auction hosted from November 3–9, offering participants an accessible entry point into digital asset mining.
Cloud Miner removes many of the barriers associated with traditional cryptocurrency mining such as hardware acquisition, energy costs, and ongoing maintenance by offering a cloud-based alternative that can be activated immediately upon subscription. Users gain access to potential Bitcoin rewards and participation in the broader blockchain ecosystem without direct operational overhead.
Built on Trust, Transparency, and Compliance
The service features a 24-month, no-hidden-fee contract that provides clients with 250 TH/s capacity, accessible through a web application designed for simplicity and security. du has integrated UAE Pass for identity verification and enforces Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) to strengthen account protection. These measures reflect du’s focus on maintaining KYC/AML compliance and regulatory integrity within a fast-evolving sector.
Al Awadi reinforces that the launch of Cloud Miner under sub-brand du Tech highlights not only “du’s rich heritage in telecom, but also its forward-thinking approach to adopting new technologies. du simplifies the entry into mining as a service, making it accessible with just a few clicks by providing computational power through yearly contracts. Entering the cryptocurrency market has never been easier, or more secure.”
A Strategic Step Toward the UAE’s Digital Future
du’s move into cloud mining as a service underscores a broader trend of telecom operators diversifying into fintech and digital infrastructure services, supporting the UAE’s national agenda for blockchain adoption and innovation-driven growth.
By combining enterprise-grade reliability with financial transparency, du’s Cloud Miner strengthens the company’s position as a trusted enabler of digital transformation, and signals how telecom incumbents across the region can leverage their technological foundations to drive new opportunities in digital finance.
