The UAE-based telecommunications company du has introduced its Cloud Miner platform, a mining-as-a-service (MaaS) offering that enables residents to participate in cryptocurrency mining without the need for personal hardware, electricity management, or maintenance. Subscribers can access computing power through subscription plans, starting at 250 terahashes per second (TH/s), and receive mined Bitcoin (BTC) directly into their crypto wallets.
An online auction for contracts will be held from November 3 to November 9, 2025, allowing customers to secure mining capacity. The initial phase includes a 24-month lock-in period, emphasizing long-term commitment, which may impact subscriber liquidity but signals the company's confidence in stable adoption. A publicly available calculator will help users estimate monthly Bitcoin earnings and equivalent values.
Jasim Al Awadi, Chief Information and Communications Technology Officer at du, highlighted the importance of trust and regulatory compliance, stating, "For people to trust mining, they need a trusted partner that follows all the rules and regulations of the country." The service adheres to KYC/AML requirements, using UAE Pass and two-factor authentication for security. The UAE's crypto-friendly environment, regulated by entities like the Securities and Commodities Authority and the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, supports this initiative.
du plans to expand into additional crypto services, such as exchanges and lending, as adoption grows. This move marks the first telecom entry into crypto mining in the UAE, building on existing corporate mining activities by entities like UAE Phoenix Group and Marathon Digital.
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