Telecom Giant du Launches Bitcoin Cloud Mining Service for UAE Residents

Highlights:

• du has unveiled Bitcoin cloud mining under the Cloud Miner service.
• UAE residents can mine Bitcoin without hardware or energy costs.
• Subscription-based contracts start with 250 TH/s via an online auction.

The telecom giant, du, headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, has introduced Bitcoin cloud mining through its Cloud Miner service. With this service, residents in the UAE can now mine Bitcoin without any hardware ownership or management. Subscribers get to rent the computing power through an annual subscription.

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The Cloud Miner service is part of du’s Tech sub-brand. The company’s entry into the crypto market was signaled during the launch event held at Burj Khalifa. Users will have the option to place their bids in an online auction for 24-month contracts, providing them with a total of 250 terahashes per second (TH/s). From November 3 to 9, the auction will be available on onlineauction.ae.

🚨JUST IN: 🇦🇪UAE residents can now legally mine crypto.

Telecom giant du just launched Cloud Miner, letting users rent computing power to mine crypto. pic.twitter.com/IEQakvGmbV

— Coin Bureau (@coinbureau) November 2, 2025

Simple Onboarding with Zero Maintenance

Cloud mining for Bitcoin comes with one of the easiest-to-use and straightforward user interfaces. It removes all the barriers of having technical know-how and needing to set up the necessary equipment. The Cloud Miner handles all hardware, electricity, and maintenance costs. Customers simply subscribe and start mining immediately after winning a contract.

To power the service, du has utilized its data centers around the UAE. The setup guarantees constant uptime and reliable energy. In addition, the mining activities are in accordance with the UAE’s rules and its goals for sustainability and technology.

A notable aspect is the platform’s transparency. It provides customers with a standard contract that comes without any hidden costs. There is a 24-month lock-in period that guarantees mining consistency throughout the period. Moreover, clients are provided with real-time performance levels, and a community calculator estimates monthly Bitcoin profits.

Compliance and Security Built In

All Cloud Miner activities are in full compliance with KYC and AML regulations. Users are required to authenticate themselves via the use of UAE Pass, which serves as an extra layer of national digital identity verification. In addition, two-factor authentication also protects the data and accounts.

Jasim AlAwadi, the Chief ICT Officer at du, stated:

“The main goal of our project is to provide a simple and easy way to access the cryptocurrency world while ensuring trust and security. Our platform is recognized mostly for its transparency and commitment to regulation.”

du has become the first telecom operator in the UAE to launch a mining-as-a-service (MaaS) solution for its customers. The telecom operator further expects the initiative to open the path to other crypto-related innovations in the region.

Competitive Pricing and Future Expansion

Contracts for Bitcoin cloud mining come with a mining capacity of 250 TH/s each. The pricing details are not provided, but the entry is through auction bids. The long-term model indicates du’s anticipation for stable digital asset adoption and growth interest.

In addition to mining, du revealed that they are looking forward to more expansions. The company may explore associated services such as crypto exchanges and lending platforms. They could provide a wider range of financial instruments once the UAE becomes more open to cryptocurrencies.

The UAE’s transparent regulatory framework keeps drawing crypto innovations. Recently, crypto exchange Bybit got the green light from the country’s regulators, bolstering confidence in the sector. The UAE government, in August, was reported to hold approximately 6,300 BTC valued at around $700 million. 

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