Du and UAEV Join Forces to Electrify UAE’s EV Charging Network

When two of the UAE’s most recognisable players join forces, the ripple effect tends to be felt far and wide. That’s exactly what happened at WETEX 2025 in Dubai, where telecoms heavyweight du inked a Memorandum of Understanding with the relatively young but ambitious Emarat EV Charging Stations Company (UAEV). The aim? To speed up the roll-out of electric vehicle charging points across the Emirates and give the country’s clean mobility push a noticeable boost.

What makes this deal stand out isn’t just its bold scope, but the combination of skills on offer. Du brings its massive digital network—think 5G, cloud capacity, and advanced connectivity—while UAEV comes with deep know-how in designing and installing charging infrastructure. Put together, the plan looks like a whole ecosystem for EV drivers, from smart loyalty rewards to fleet solutions and even AI-powered site planning.

Saleem Alblooshi, du’s Chief Technology Officer, framed it as part of the company’s commitment to the UAE’s net-zero journey. By layering fast telecoms with AI and smart monitoring, he said the aim is to make charging not just quicker but also more reliable. On the flip side, Ali Al Darwish, UAEV’s CEO, described it as a way to integrate EV charging into daily life seamlessly—no more faff of hunting for obscure plugs or worrying if a hub is online.

I reckon it’s a pretty spot on move given the UAE’s clear push for greener transport, coupled with consumer expectation that things “just work” when they plug in. Having driven from Abu Dhabi to Dubai last year and struggled to find a fast charger along the way, I can tell you first-hand how much room there is for improvement.

UAEV, which was only launched in May 2024 as a joint venture between Etihad Water and Electricity and the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, already has its eyes on the big numbers: more than 2,000 high-speed DC chargers installed nationwide by 2030. That would not only ease range anxiety but also support the government’s target of improving transport energy efficiency by 40%.

Of course, promises are one thing and execution is another. Building a vast network of fast chargers takes heavy investment and continuous maintenance—something that has tripped up operators in other regions. Still, with du’s digital backbone and UAEV’s sector-specific focus, this partnership could well have legs. If it delivers what’s being pitched, EV drivers in the Emirates might soon be chuffed to bits finding a charger exactly where they need it.

Arageek has always tracked how partnerships like these can energise the broader startup and innovation landscape in MENA. And believe it or not, beyond the corporate headlines, such infrastructure shifts often open doors for homegrown entrepreneurs—whether in software integration, payment gateways, or mobility-related apps. It’s the knock-on effect that can matter just as much as the chargers themselves.

So, while it’s early days, the collaboration between du and UAEV hints at a future where plugging in your EV across the Emirates isn’t a hit-or-miss affair anymore but a smooth part of everyday life. And that would definately be a welcome change.

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