Category: EMF & 5G in Dubai

In prior articles, I have extensively addressed the issue of mobile cell phone towers and their adverse effects on both the environment and public health. Unfortunately, while residing in residential complexes, particularly high-rise buildings, I have observed the installation of outdoor Wi-Fi antennas by mobile operators aimed at enhancing internet connectivity within these apartment structures. These outdoor Wi-Fi antennas are discreetly positioned in areas such as behind elevators, within corridors, and hallways. Their unobtrusive placement, often exceeding 2 meters in height, makes them barely perceptible to occupants traversing these spaces. Remarkably, these antennas have a signal range extending up to 500 meters. Interestingly, these seemingly diminutive antennas are commonly installed in pairs, oriented in different directions. Furthermore, you will find a concise overview of the manufacturer and detailed specifications elucidating…

Following concerns by some residents that mobile phone towers in Bur Dubai and JLT are too close to their homes for comfort, du is assuring consumers that it only erects towers where national telecommunications policy allow. The telecom’s assurances come after residents voiced health concerns about the location of three du mobile towers on the rooftop of their residential building in Bur Dubai. The unease among expatriates comes on the heels of growing public concern and Indian government probes into the effects of people living within 50 metres of mobile phone towers in heavily congested neighbourhoods. Asked to comment on safety issues in the UAE, du issued a statement to Gulf News noting that it is fully compliant with regulations issued by federal authorities. “We take the health of our…

Radiation fears are driving down prices and rents of properties near electricity and cellphone towers in Dubai. In Jumeirah Park alone, homes near towers fetch five per cent lower rent than similar units elsewhere. The sales price difference is even steeper — 7.5 per cent. Mohammad Babar of One Real Estate agency said they are struggling to find takers for around 100 villas because of their proximity to the towers. A three-bedroom Legacy villa in Jumeirah Park rents for Dh210,000 per annum. Babar said similar size villas near towers fetch about Dh200,000. Babar said he faced similar problem in Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT) where around 100 villas are near power cables. “The difference in rent for a three-bedroom villa here could be Dh20,000. A bigger challenge is to sell these…

In the presented video, a comprehensive cartographic representation showcases the extent of coverage of the du and Etisalat Mobile's 3G, 4G, 5G and G mobile networks within the dynamic urban landscape of Dubai. The visual depiction offers a detailed and insightful overview of the network's reach, enabling viewers to gain valuable insights into the istribution of telecommunication services offered by Etisalat and du in Dubai. https://youtu.be/22K-stOdlR0

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced that it will install 1.2 million smart meters in the emirate by 2020. The announcement comes after DEWA confirmed it had installed 3,392 smart meters (1,849 for electricity and 1,543 for water) for buildings in Hatta in December 2017. The installation is part of DEWA’s Smart Applications through Smart Meters and Grids initiative to help transform Dubai into the “smartest and happiest” city in the world. Earlier this month, DEWA announced that its 2018 budget of AED 26.5 billion had been approved, which is set to include a selection of investments in smart technology. “DEWA is currently replacing old mechanical and electromechanical meters with new smart meters. It has also implemented several smart procedures in electricity networks and is using SCADA…