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du receives 3,800 CVs at Careers UAE 2008

du, the new telecommunications operator in the UAE, announced that a record 3,800 CVs were received from visitors to the du stand over three days, at the recently conducted 8th Annual Careers UAE 2008. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, visited the du stand.

Fahad Al Hassawi, Executive Vice President, Human Resources, du said: “Our participation in Careers UAE 2008 & the previous career fairs is an important means of getting in touch with National talent, enabling us to qualitatively increase the Emiratization percentage in the company.”

“Our participation provides us with new insights which will assist us in constantly updating our Emiratization programme, as we remain committed to supporting His Highness Sheikh Mohammed's vision of providing attractive opportunities for Emirati jobseekers,” he added. "A dedicated team from du’s National Recruitment & Development department will process the CVs and contact the candidates to brief them on the available opportunities."

The CVs will be assessed and channelled through two avenues at du: Direct recruitment for those that have the necessary qualification to fill vacancies available, and through 'Masar' the Training Programme and Development Plan for fresh graduates.

Located in Zabeel Hall at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, the du stand was designed to allow young UAE nationals the opportunity to evaluate their professional competencies and gain insights into du as the employer of choice.

About du

du, the integrated telecom service provider 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.

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