As a result, the move will support next-generation services such as immersive gaming and mission-critical IoT, the company revealed.

Announced at GITEX GLOBAL 2025, the agreement also includes modernising core network applications from Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G Core solution, which includes Unified Data Management (UDM), IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), User Data Consolidation (UDC) and Ericsson Secure Entitlement Server (SES).

These will run on a hybrid setup combining Ericsson’s Cloud Native Infrastructure Solution with e&’s own cloud, strengthening stability, automation and continuous software improvements.

e& UAE SVP of core networks and platforms, Khaled Al Suwaidi, said: “Upgrading our 5G core with Ericsson is about making everyday connectivity simpler, faster and more dependable for everyone in the UAE. 

“It lets us launch new services sooner, reduce delays and improve call quality. It also strengthens how we support businesses, from smart industry to public services, with secure and reliable connectivity.”

Petra Schirren, president of Ericsson Gulf at Ericsson Europe, Middle East and Africa, added: “Our partnership with e& UAE reflects our joint commitment to supporting the UAE’s national vision for digital transformation and technology leadership. 

“Under this agreement, we are enabling the secure, high-performance connectivity needed to power innovation across industries and accelerate new 5G use cases. It reaffirms our continued commitment to e& UAE and highlights the significant role of advanced networks in fostering competitiveness and sustainable growth.”

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