du signs partnership agreement with Tanmia to promote Emiratization

du, the integrated telecom service provider in the UAE, signed an MOU today with 'Tanmia', The National Human Resource Development & Employment Authority, committing to recruit and train national candidates nominated by Tanmia, in call centre and retail positions within the company.

  • United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, April 16 - 2008 at 16:27
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Representatives at the signing.
Representatives at the signing.

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The selected national candidates will be given specialized training and recruited to work in the company's retail shops across the UAE. The initial phase of the MOU will include training 100 nationals in Emirates Academy, and recruiting them directly after that.

Faddah Lootah, Acting Director General, Tanmia, commenting on the partnership said 'Tanmia is very keen to cooperate with national organizations to achieve the government's strategy towards Emiratization. We believe that du represents a truly unique work environment for national talents to further develop and grow, and we will continue collaborating in such areas'.

Affirming this significant progress, Jamal Lootah, Director National Recruitment & Development at du said; 'We are delighted with the opportunity to leverage on Tanmia's knowledge and vast experience in qualifying young nationals and jointly working towards providing a professional platform for the career development of Emiratis. We are looking forward to receiving the first phase of national trainees at du and are sure they will benefit from the stimulating and challenging work environment.'




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About du

du, the integrated telecom service provider in the UAE, launched mobile telecommunication services on 11 February 2007 across the UAE in addition to internet and pay TV services in some of the free zones of Dubai. Call Select, the first of du's nationwide Fixed line services for voice telephony, was launched in July 2007.
Among du's many firsts is its historic Number Booking Campaign for both individuals and business, Pay by the Second billing system, Mobile TV, Mobile Payments, first of its kind 'WoW' recharge card (which offers customers the choice between more credit and more time) and Self Care. du business offers include Closed Business User Group and preferred International Destinations.

du's retail network, currently numbering 16 du shops located in strategic locations across all emirates, was launched on 25 February 2007, supporting the delivery of du services to customers.

du is 40% owned by the UAE Federal Government, 20% by Mubadala Development Company, 20$ by TECOM Investments and 20 percent by public shareholders. It is listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and trades under the name du.

For further information on du, please call:

Bina Mathews
PR Manager
du
Tel :+9714 3693828
Fax: +9714 3604440
Lara Lynn Golden Posted by Lara Lynn Golden, News Editor
Wednesday, April 16 - 2008 at 16:27 UAE local time (GMT+4)

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