du signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Dubai Taxi Company for first sovereign National hyperscale in UAE transport sector

du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Dubai Taxi Company PJSC (“DTC” or the “Company”), a leading provider of comprehensive mobility solutions in Dubai to optimize DTC core systems workload performance on the du National Hypercloud. The initiative will deliver high-speed compute, autonomous databases, and AI-ready infrastructure to enhance operational efficiency and innovation.

This marks the first full-scale modernization of its kind on a sovereign national hypercloud, reinforcing data sovereignty and digital autonomy while ensuring world-class performance and scalability.

The MOU announced at GITEX Global 2025 under du's participation theme "AI's not just the future. With us, it shapes your next step," represents a milestone in Dubai's digital transformation journey. Dubai Taxi Company will migrate to du's Oracle Alloy-based sovereign cloud platform.

This transformation addresses the UAE's Cloud First mandate while ensuring complete data sovereignty – a critical differentiator from global hyperscalers. The migration will optimize performance and availability, reduce legacy IT costs and technical debt, and position DTC for seamless integration with future digital mobility platforms.

Fahad Al Hassawi, CEO at du said: " The MOU with Dubai Taxi Company represents a pivotal moment for sovereign digital transformation in the UAE. By modernizing DTC's mission-critical Core systems on du National Hypercloud, we're creating a blueprint for government-linked enterprises to achieve digital autonomy while maintaining global performance standards. This aligns perfectly with the UAE's vision for a smart, digitally enabled economy."

Key benefits of the partnership include a scalable, secure, and compliant cloud platform hosted entirely in the UAE that enhances DTC’s core systems performance and reliability for mission-critical operations while significantly reducing operational costs and technical complexity. The solution ensures full compliance with UAE regulations and data sovereignty requirements, providing DTC with future-ready infrastructure perfectly positioned for seamless integration with next-generation mobility services.

Mansoor Rahma Alfalasi, CEO at Dubai Taxi Company said: "As Dubai’s leading mobility provider and the largest taxi operator in the Emirate with a 45% market share, we are committed to leveraging technology that strengthens reliability, efficiency, and sustainability across our operations.  Technology du Tech reflects a strategic decision to align with a trusted national technology leader that shares our vision for innovation, reliability, and data sovereignty. As we continue modernizing our operations and expanding digital mobility services. This collaboration enables us to optimize our core systems, enhance real-time decision-making, and unlock the power of AI and data analytics to drive smarter, more efficient operations.

This initiative creates a repeatable framework for other government entities seeking sovereign national hyperscaler solutions aligns with UAE's Smart Dubai initiative and broader digital economy objectives. The MOU targets government entities, transport authorities, and large enterprises in mobility and logistics sectors looking to modernize their mission-critical applications. The project will be executed through du Tech's comprehensive cloud migration services and ongoing managed support, ensuring seamless transition and optimal performance throughout the transformation journey.