In its efforts towards offering career opportunities for UAE nationals, du, the integrated telecom operator in the UAE, today announced the third consecutive year of participation and sponsorship of Abu Dhabi Career Fair 2009 (Tawdheef). The event is scheduled to be held between 3-5 February 2009 at Abu Dhabi Exhibition Centre.
Fahad Al Hassawi, Executive Vice President Human Resources, du, commented: “Offering attractive career options to talented UAE nationals is clearly a mandate for us. This year we plan to recruit over 100 UAE fresh graduates through MASAR programme to take our Emiratisation level beyond 20 percent. Our participation in the Abu Dhabi Career Fair (Tawdheef) is a key element to achieve this objective. We expect to receive a good response at the event.”
A specialized team at du will review all applications and update the applicants with possible internship and employment opportunities within the company after the event.
Since its launch, du has always participated in all special activities that aim to achieve the Emiratization strategy of the country by taking part in all Career Fairs across the UAE. This is in addition to open employment days such as the Masar program that are held regularly to openly communicate with high school and college graduates and update them on available employment opportunities. All this has contributed to the Emiratization progress at du.
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) and Self 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 percent owned by the UAE Federal Government, 20 percent by Mubadala Development Company, 20 percent by Emirates Communications & Technology Company LLC and 20 percent by public shareholders. It is listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and trades under the name du.
