Dubai, UAE – The total capital spending of E&E and Du amounted to about 2.710 billion dirhams during the first half of 2026. According to the financial results of the two companies for the period ending June 30, 2026. In conjunction with the continued development of the capabilities of communications networks and infrastructure related to mobile phone services. And the constant for institutions, companies and individuals.
E&emarat recorded capital spending of 1.672 billion dirhams during the first half of 2026. Compared to AED 1.461 billion in the corresponding period in 2025, an increase of 14.5%.
Du’s capital expenditure amounted to AED 1.038 billion, compared to AED 921 million in the first half, a growth of 12.7%.
Advanced position globally
These investments come at a time when the UAE enjoys a globally advanced position in fiber infrastructure. The FTTH Council Europe 2026 report showed that the country leads the world in FTTH/B network penetration by 99.5%.
In the field of fixed networks, E&Emarat launched the Fibre+ home calling service during the first half of this year. Relying on fiber optic infrastructure, with speeds of up to 10 Gbit/s. Fibre-to-the-Room (FTTR) technology has also made it possible to deliver fiber connectivity directly to specific rooms within the home.
In mobile networks, E&E Emirates announced the award of a contract to implement a commercial network based on the U6GHz band and 256TRX Giga-MIMO technology. The commercial launch will begin during the second half of 2026.
E& linked the project to enhancing the capabilities of advanced 5G networks and paving the way for the technical infrastructure for 6G developments.
Do.. Sustainable investment strategy
For its part, Du confirmed the continuation of its investment strategy, including investment in advanced 5G networks and fiber optic infrastructure. With the continuation of mobile and fixed telephone services and the enterprise sector. To support customers’ needs for communication and data services.
Du announced the signing of a partnership with Datawave Networks to invest and cooperate in implementing the SING submarine cable system. With a drop-off point in Kalba and connecting it to the company’s cable drop-off station.
The system aims to provide high-capacity, low-response fiber optic connectivity, enhancing the diversity of communication paths and the flexibility of international infrastructure.
These developments reflect the continuation of the communications infrastructure development cycle for the two companies during the first half of 2026. Through two main tracks, including fiber and fixed connectivity on the one hand, and mobile networks for 5G and advanced G5.5 networks.
