Closer to customers: Du Shop opens in International City

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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 3m 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 32 Du shops located in strategic locations across the UAE, more than 3000 authorized dealers Or through Du e-shop, accessible at http://www.du.ae/en/where-to-buy/eshop.html. 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.