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e& Deploys GCC’s First Dual-Band 64T64R

MetaAAU, advancing 5G Network Sustainably

e& UAE has deployed the GCC’s first Du- work. This new technology not only im- energy consumption by an additional 15
al-Band 64T64R MetaAAU, an advanced proves how 5G networks perform but also per cent during low traffic periods. Using
radio unit from Huawei, on its live 5G net- uses less energy and reduces the amount advanced antenna technology with double
of equipment needed, delivering a better, the capacity of traditional units, 384 anten-
more sustainable experience for custom- na units compared to 192 units, the cov-
ers across the UAE. Abdulrahman Al Hu- erage capability is improved significantly,
maidan, Senior Vice President/Access strengthening indoor signals, and enhanc-
Network Development, e& UAE, said: “This ing connectivity in busy areas by 30 to 60
deployment is a breakthrough in compact, per cent. Unlike traditional setups that re-
high-performance network technology and quire separate installations for each band,
an important marker on our road to net zero this integrated solution reduces equipment
by 2030 and 5G-Advanced. By merging two footprint by 60 per cent and halves the de-
key 5G frequency bands into a single, in- ployment time, making network rollouts
telligent unit, we’ve halved the amount of quicker and more efficient. As 5G progress-
equipment needed at our mobile sites while es, technologies like Dual-Band 64T64R
significantly improving coverage, speed, MetaAAU are instrumental in creating a
and energy efficiency. It’s a smarter, green- more connected and energy-efficient future
er way to deliver better connectivity to our for the UAE and pave the way for 5G-Ad-
customers.” The Dual-Band 64T64R Meta- vanced connectivity. This deployment re-
AAU combines multiple frequencies (2.6 + inforces e& UAE’s commitment to building
3.5GHz) in a single unit, cutting hardware smarter, more sustainable 5G networks
needs and lowering power consumption that cater to both customer needs and the
by 35 per cent. Smart energy saving fea- nation’s digital future.
tures, like symbol-level sleep, further lower

e& UAE Launches Monitoring-as-a-Service for Business Continuity

e& UAE says it has launched a new business control over their network environments, in both talent and technology to develop
continuity service – billed as "monitoring- said Hamad AlMarzooqi, senior VP of a robust portfolio of services across
as-a-service (MaaS)" – that it says provides presales and business operations at e& UAE. multiple domains, including the rapidly
enterprises complete observability over “We have made substantial investments expanding MaaS,” he said in a statement.
their infrastructure environments. In an
announcement, e& UAE said the MaaS
offering is managed end-to-end by e&’s
technical teams that ensure clear, real-
time visibility into infrastructure health,
enabling clients to detect issues early,
make informed decisions about resource
allocation, and sustain reliable operations
across their environments. e& UAE also said
the service is flexible and modular, which
means it can be tailored for the specific
demands of each organization’s particular
industry via targeted partnerships that align
with the needs of different sectors. The
MaaS offering aims to help organizations
maintain continuity, reduce risk, and gain
deeper infrastructure insights so that they
can navigate complexity, ensure seamless,
uninterrupted operations and have greater

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