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du partners with Shelter project for UAE nationals

  • United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, February 10 - 2009 at 10:56
  • PRESS RELEASE

In an initiative to support talented UAE entrepreneurs, du, the integrated telecom operator in the UAE, has announced its partnership with 'Shelter', a unique business incubation project, developed in an exclusive partnership with Brownbook Publishing.

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The centre offers young UAE nationals a platform to further their career and develop their talent.

The first 'Shelter' is located in Dubai and will be followed by successive branches across the UAE in the future, which will offer networking opportunities for young UAE entrepreneurs.

Hala Badri, EVP Corporate Communications, du, said:
"As a UAE national company, we are committed to supporting the spirit of entrepreneurship in the UAE as part of our corporate social responsibility objectives. We believe that entrepreneurship is the very basis of a strong and prosperous UAE. Working together with talented young Emiratis Rashid and Ahmed bin Shabib of Brownbook Publishing, we are creating a suitable business incubation environment for SMEs and providing the right impetus to career development and opportunities for UAE nationals."


Rashid and Ahmed bin Shabib, Co-founders of Brownbook Publishing said: "Shelter is an ambitious project to nurture UAE entrepreneurs and offer support and professional direction. Working with du has been a pleasure for us. Its commitment and motivation to supporting an avenue for young UAE entrepreneurs, deserves to be highlighted."
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About du
du, the integrated telecom service provider in the UAE, was awarded the second license to operate fixed and mobile telecommunications services in February 2006. The company launched its 'du' brand in the same month and listed 20% of its shares on the Dubai Financial Market in April 2006. du 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) andSelf Care. du business offers include Closed Business User Group and preferred International Destinations.

du's retail network, currently numbering 27 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 Emirates Communications & Technology Company LLC and 20% by public shareholders. It is listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and trades under the name du.

For further information, please call:
Luma Jasim
Senior Director, PR & Media Relations
Corporate Communications
du
Tel: +971 4 362 2134
Mobile: +971 55 552 6759

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