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5G+ launch in UAE: In a major network upgrade, du introduced 5G+, becoming one of the first in the Middle East to deploy 5G-Advanced on a wide scale. The 5G+ rollout promises up to double the speeds of standard 5G along with significantly lower latency gulfbusiness.com. Du says the technology – which runs on a new standalone 5G-Advanced core – will enable “seamless, reliable, and truly next-generation” experiences from instantaneous 4K video streaming to lag-free cloud gaming and AI applications gulfbusiness.com. “By introducing 5G+…we will deliver more than just faster speeds, unlocking new possibilities for our customers,” explained du’s Chief Commercial Officer Karim Benkirane gulfbusiness.com. The service, operating independently of 4G, requires compatible devices and SIMs, and is part of