Du launches 'Music Challenge'

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About Du:
Du, the integrated telecom service provider in the UAE, launched mobile telecommunication services in February 2007 across the UAE, in addition to internet and pay TV services that Du provides in some of the free zones of Dubai. Call Select, Du's nationwide fixed line services for voice telephony, was launched in July 2007. By the end of 2008, over 3 million people in the UAE chose to become Du customers.

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, more time and now 'more international' recharge option with additional credit on international calls) and Self Care.

For business customers, Du business offers include Closed Business User Group and preferred International Destinations. Du Broadcast Services division brings scalable media technology platforms and telecommunication solutions to the broadcast community through its world class teleport (Samacom) and Master Control Room (MCR) facilities.

Du products and services for consumers and business are available through Du's retail network, currently numbering 30 Du shops located in strategic locations across the UAE, more than 3000 authorized dealers Or through Du e-shop, accessible. Du shops are a one stop shop for mobile service, carrier select and the payment of the service bills.

Du is 39.5% owned by the UAE Federal Government, 19.75% by Mubadala Development Company, 19.5% by Emirates Communications & Technology Company LLC and the remaining stake by public shareholders. It is listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and trades under the name Du.

Awards to date
• Du presented with an award for Best Middle Eastern Local Currency Deal 2008 by UK's EuroWeek
• Du won two prestigious awards at UAE Web Awards 2008. Du e-shop portal won the best strategic online portal award in the e-commerce category and du media club website won the bronze award in the media and press category.
• Du corporate brand launch campaign awarded a Cristal MENA award in 2008
• Du declared 'Best Brand' at Telecoms World Awards Middle East 2007 for innovative branding and outstanding brand success
• Second place in the New Brand Launch category at the GMR Effectiveness in Marketing Awards 2007
• Silver Award for the best website in the ICT category at the UAE Web Awards 2007.

Du WoW TV Commercial awarded amongst the best 50 TV commercials in mobile telecom category in the world for 2007.