Dubai – November 2, 2025 – UAE telecommunications company du has announced the launch of the country’s first licensed Bitcoin cloud mining service, called “Cloud Miner.” This marks the first initiative of its kind, enabling UAE residents to enter the world of digital mining in a regulated and secure way, without the need for specialized equipment or infrastructure.
Mining-as-a-Service
The new service introduces a “Mining-as-a-Service” model, allowing users to rent 250 terahashes per second (TH/s) of mining power for two years, hosted within du’s advanced data centers. The company will handle all technical and operational aspects — including maintenance, energy consumption, and equipment management — allowing users to focus solely on monitoring performance and potential returns.
Registration will be available through an online auction running from November 3 to November 9, 2025, where participants can reserve their share of mining capacity. Applicants must verify their identity through the UAE Pass app and comply with Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements, in accordance with the UAE Central Bank’s standards and digital asset regulations.
A Step Toward Regulated Digital Mining
This move aligns with the UAE’s efforts to strengthen its position as a regional hub for financial technology and blockchain, while providing a secure digital environment to support the growth of the cryptocurrency sector.
Analysts view this launch as a significant step toward the legalization and regulation of digital mining, an area that previously faced challenges related to licensing and high operational costs.
Expanding Opportunities for Individuals
The Cloud Miner service offers individuals the chance to benefit from Bitcoin mining returns without the burden of purchasing or maintaining mining equipment. However, du emphasized that potential earnings depend on Bitcoin’s price, market volatility, and mining difficulty, and that no fixed returns are guaranteed.
Strengthening the UAE’s Digital Economy
With this initiative, du joins the growing list of Emirati companies embracing the shift toward a digital economy, as the country continues to enhance its regulatory framework for virtual assets and cryptocurrencies.
Experts believe the service could encourage both financial institutions and individual investors to enter the mining sector in a legal and secure manner, further solidifying the UAE’s status as a global center for financial and technological innovation.
