Dubai, UAE – du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), proudly announced today its strengthened partnership with Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region. The new agreement will see du providing Emirates NBD with a secure and robust hosting environment with state of the art Tier III data centre to enable Emirates NBD’s to streamline its IT operations.

The agreement aims to enable Emirates NBD’s IT teams to direct their focus on delivering market-leading financial products and services to their customers The new data center will further elevate the robustness of Emirates NBD's IT infrastructure, offering greater scalability and ensuring business continuity.

Fahad Al Hassawi, CEO at du said: “Emirates NBD has demonstrated their confidence in du's Tier III data centers, our technical capability and commitment to providing a secure and reliable hosting environment. With this strengthened partnership, we are proud to further enable Emirates NBD in running their solutions seamlessly, while ensuring high efficiency and security."

Building on the successful long-term collaboration for Emirates NBD’s first third party data center, this expansion will see the bank continue to benefit from du’s expertise in providing resilient and secure Tier III data center services.

Abdulla Qassem, Group Chief Operating Officer at Emirates NBD commented on the new partnership: “Over the years, du has consistently proven to be a trusted partner in our digital journey. This additional Tier III data centre is a testament to our collective vision for future-ready banking solutions. By entrusting our infrastructure to du, we can focus on providing best-in-class financial services and products to our customers. We are enthusiastic about this collaboration further enhancing our operational efficiency and strengthening our ongoing relationship."

He added, “Emirates NBD has always been at the forefront of technology innovation. Having successfully completed our IT transformation, we remain committed to enhancing our strong track record by continuously embracing innovation and integrating new technologies into our operations.”

du's Tier III certified data center facilities offer state-of-the-art infrastructure and industry-leading reliability. With a dedicated data hall in Dubai, du has the capacity to meet the needs of leading institutions like Emirates NBD while providing superior service and support. This milestone partnership not only highlights the trust placed in du within the BFSI sector, but it also paves the way for further collaborations between du and Emirates NBD.

About du

Operating under the steadfast umbrella of Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), du is an integral driver of the UAE’s economic, social and digital transformation. Thriving on digitally innovating all facets of the contemporary telecom experience, we touch the lives of millions of customers everyday as a dedicated enabler of connectivity, continuity and growth across consumer and enterprise segments. Whether delivering state-of-the-art Smart City infrastructure, bespoke enterprise ICT solutions, government communications, secure data solutions, or the very best in home entertainment and value, we are a reliable telco and ICT player shaping the future of communication for a more connected tomorrow.

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About Emirates NBD

Emirates NBD (DFM: Emirates NBD) is a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region with a presence in 13 countries, serving over 20 million customers. As at 30th June 2023, total assets were AED 811 billion, (equivalent to approx. USD 221 billion). The Group has operations in the UAE, Egypt, India, Türkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Austria, Germany, Russia and Bahrain and representative offices in China and Indonesia with a total of 854 branches and 4,173 ATMs / SDMs. Emirates NBD is the leading financial services brand in the UAE with a Brand value of USD 3.89 billion. 

Emirates NBD Group serves its customers (individuals, businesses, governments, and institutions) and helps them realise their financial objectives through a range of banking products and services including retail banking, corporate and institutional banking, Islamic banking, investment banking, private banking, asset management, global markets and treasury, and brokerage operations. The Group is a key participant in the global digital banking industry with 97% of all financial transactions and requests conducted outside of its branches. The Group also operates Liv, the lifestyle digital bank by Emirates NBD, with close to half a million users, it continues to be the fastest-growing bank in the region.

Emirates NBD contributes to the construction of a sustainable future as an active participant and supporter of the UAE’s main development and sustainability initiatives, including financial wellness and the inclusion of people of determination. Emirates NBD is committed to supporting the UAE’s Year of Sustainability as an Associate Pathway Partner of COP28 and an early supporter to the Dubai Can sustainability initiative, a city-wide initiative aimed to reduce use of single-use plastic bottled water.