du first in UAE to enable emergency calling on 5G smart watches

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Published September 26th, 2025 - 05:13 GMT

du first in UAE to enable emergency calling on 5G smart watches

du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, offer full compatibility with 5G-enabled smart watches, including the pioneering introduction of emergency calling features across all compatible smart watch devices. Customers are set to benefit from seamless connectivity and enhanced safety features on their 5G smart watches. The emergency calling capability represents a significant advancement in personal safety technology, allowing users to contact emergency services directly from wearables.

du's new service delivers comprehensive safety and connectivity enhancements for smart watch users, featuring direct emergency calling capabilities that provide immediate access to emergency services from compatible devices, full 5G network compatibility ensuring optimal performance on 5G-enabled wearables, and seamless integration across du's robust network infrastructure for smooth, uninterrupted connectivity. du continues to invest in network infrastructure to support the growing ecosystem of connected devices.

Background Information

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du)

Ever since we opened for business in 2006, we have worked hard to enhance and expand our bouquet of services in an industry that is at the heart of economic and social transformation. Bringing people and businesses together is what we do best, offering mobile and fixed telephony, broadband connectivity and IPTV services to people, homes and businesses all over the UAE. We also provide carrier services, a data hub, internet exchange facilities and satellite services for broadcasters.

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