du, the UAE’s integrated telecom service provider, will hold a workshop in association with AICTO Arabic Information Communication Technology Organisation; where Her Excellency Mrs. Khedija Ghariani, Secretary General of the AICTO will present the organisation’s goals and plans.
In this workshop to be organised by du, Her Excellency will meet key ICT decision makers in the UAE. This includes officials from TRA and telecom service providers in the UAE. The participants will discuss the latest developments in the ICT sector, regionally and globally.
du is a member of AICTO and this workshop is organised to introduce AICTO and its objectives to the gulf region by leveraging Her Excellency visit.
About du
du, the new telecommunications company 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 percent owned by the UAE Federal Government, 20 percent by Mubadala Development Company, 20 percent by TECOM Investments and 20 percent by public shareholders. It is listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and trades under the name du.
du was recognised as the ‘Best Brand’ for its innovative branding and outstanding success at the Telecom World Awards Middle East 2007. www.du.ae
