Ajman University and du sign MoU to collaborate on 5G and IoT development

Ajman University (AU) and du signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further collaborate on 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) development as part of the UAE 5G Innovation Gate (U5GIG). The lab is officially inaugurated and can be accessed by U5GIG partners and universities to develop, test and customize IoT, 5G, and Artificial Intelligence use cases. The MoU was signed by Dr. Karim Seghir, Chancellor, Ajman University and Saleem AlBlooshi, Chief Infrastructure Officer, EITC at Ajman University Innovation Centre in the presence of other senior officials.

U5GIG has been envisioned to be a consortium of industrial and academic organizations in the UAE, supported by international telecom organizations, to plan and use their expertise to define and develop a global 5G network that will radically change lives by building a super-connected nation.

In line with the MoU, Ajman University staff and students will have access to U5GIG and conduct research on evolving use cases related to 5G; in addition, du will offer an internship program for AU students. Moreover, du and AU agreed to publish technical research papers and other relevant cases studies to showcase the latest innovations of 5G and the IoT ecosystem. 

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Karim Seghir, Chancellor, Ajman University, said: “U5GIG is a pioneering technological effort from du and we are delighted to join this initiative. This is an excellent opportunity for our students to contribute to nation-building and we believe this type of collaborative effort with bright young minds will lead to acceleration in the eventual roll-out of 5G and other futuristic technologies.”

Saleem AlBlooshi, Chief Infrastructure Officer, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company, said: “We welcome Ajman University to U5GIG. It is heartening to see U5GIG grow from a concept stage to a full-fledged consortium of like-minded partners from academia and global names in technology. The future is of 5G is in effectively leveraging Internet of Things and our U5GIG is fully equipped to bring to life the latest use cases in IoT.

The U5GIG Lab – launched in 2016 by du – continues to grow in stature and attract support of major technology powerhouses and major centres of academic excellence. In addition to Ajman University, the lab consortium consists of academic partners including Dubai University, Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai, Sharjah University, American University of Sharjah, University of Ras Al Khaimah and University of Wollongong in Dubai, as well as technology partners Libelium, SAP Software Solutions, Vision Valley, Intel, Nokia, MediaTek, Hal Technology and Schneider Electric. This consortium continues to work together, using their expertise to define and develop a global 5G network that will positively impact life in the UAE.