Abu Dhabi-based du Tech, the innovation arm of telecom operator du, has launched its Cloud Miner service, marking the first time a UAE telecom company operates its own ASIC-based Bitcoin mining infrastructure. The launch, highlighted with a Burj Khalifa laser show, initially left technical details unclear, sparking speculation about hardware type and mining methods.
A du Tech spokesperson confirmed that the company operates dedicated ASIC miners in its UAE data centers, providing full transparency through a web dashboard showing hash rate, uptime, rewards, and payouts. The platform integrates UAE Pass, KYC/AML verification, and two-factor authentication, reflecting a compliance-first approach.
While profitability for users remains uncertain without disclosed efficiency or reward metrics, du Tech’s move signals a strategic shift toward becoming a digital infrastructure provider, combining telecom, data centers, and blockchain innovation in one platform.