du and Hassantuk Expand Partnership to Revolutionise UAE’s Public Safety Tech

Editorial Team

Last updated 15-10-2025

3 min

GITEX Global buzzes with innovation as du and Hassantuk expand their safety tech partnership.

Du's collaboration with Core42’s Hassantuk platform extends beyond fire alarms to comprehensive safety solutions.

They aim to create smarter buildings using IoT sensors for predictive emergency responses.

Core42's Yousef Al Harmoodi believes this move strengthens the UAE's digital safety leadership.

Such public-private alliances highlight a shift towards responsive, smart governance and infrastructure.

When you walk through the halls of GITEX Global, it’s hard not to feel the buzz — that electric hum of innovation that seems to pulse through Dubai every October. This year, du and Hassantuk have taken centre stage with a partnership expansion that, quite frankly, could reshape how public safety works across the UAE. I wasn’t surprized to see their announcement draw attention — after all, when you mix a telco powerhouse with a smart safety platform backed by serious AI chops, sparks are bound to fly.

So, what’s all the fuss about? In essence, du is teaming up more deeply with Core42’s Hassantuk platform, moving beyond its original fire alarm remit into broader safety tech. Think real-time facility monitoring, food safety compliance, and predictive emergency response — all stitched together by IoT sensors and artificial intelligence. I reckon that’s a significant leap from just “detect and alert” systems to an era where hazards can be foreseen and prevented before they ever become a crisis.

Jasim Al Awadi, du’s Chief ICT Officer, pointed out that the UAE is “at the brink of a technological revolution” — and honestly, he’s spot on. The idea is to create smarter buildings that can self-report air quality, occupancy issues, or structural stress, all feeding data back through connected sensors. The upgrade also covers food outlets, with live hygiene and temperature tracking to keep kitchens and supply chains in check. It’s a bit of a faff to get all that tech aligned, but when it works, it solves massive headache problems before they spill over.

Over at Core42, Yousef Al Harmoodi, the company’s Chief Business Development Officer, explained that du’s tech muscle will strengthen Hassantuk’s AI and IoT backbone, keeping the UAE at the forefront of digital safety. I must say, it’s the kind of alignment that fits beautifully with the country’s smart city vision — and not just for show. We’re talking scalable systems that could plug right into other civic services down the line.

From what I’ve seen covering the startup and tech scene in MENA for Arageek, these sorts of public-private tech alliances signal a deeper shift. It’s not simply about powering innovation anymore; it’s about making modern infrastructure genuinely responsive — almost alive, in a way. And considering the region’s growing appetite for smart governance and digital-first living, this move feels, well… timely.

On the flip side, there’s always the question of execution. Predictive safety sounds marvellous on paper, but rolling it out ubiquitously takes grit, investment, and meticulous integration. Still, if any duo can pull it off, it’s probably du and Core42, each bringing a piece of the digital puzzle — one with network reach, the other with AI brains.

All told, as GITEX 2025 wraps up, this collaboration isn’t just corporate fanfare. It’s a peek at how the UAE may soon handle everyday safety: seamlessly, quietly, and intelligently. And if that’s where the future is heading, I’d say the country’s definately walking the smart talk.

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