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This week 5G network to be scheduled to begin soon.

On Sunday, Etisalat and Dubai Multi Commodities announced that Jumeirah Lake Towers in Dubai will be the first area in the UAE to be powered by a 5G phone network.

Salvador Anglada, a group of the chief business officer of Etisalat said that “this will transform the JLT community to become the first 5G- powered smart district region, making it a more seamless, efficient and safe experience for its members, residents, and visitors.’

Both entities will work to empower the community, reduce environmental footprint, provide smart solutions to improve infrastructure and deliver efficient public utilities.

The release of 5G comes months after the UAE was named as the country with the fastest home internet in the region.

Freya Ahmadi, chief operating officer of DMCC said that “This is an exciting announcement and one that will come as welcome news to everyone connected to DMCC, the Jumeirah Lakes Towers community and the emirate of Dubai as a whole.”

She said the 5G system would boost connectedness and “deliver a cleaner and more sustainable environment for all.”

It would also provide smart solutions related to parking, street lighting, air quality, noise pollution, environmental performance, and traffic monitoring, said Etisalat