Sponsored by du, Dubai Opera--the first venue of its kind in the city--is set to emerge as one of the region's most prominent cultural heartbeats

Dubai, UAE, 30 August 2016

In line with its mission to support the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai and help make the UAE the happiest nation in the world, du is partnering with Dubai Opera, the newest, most exciting addition to the emirate's bustling cultural scene.

Over the years, du has been committed to bringing people together through its du Live! platform. This partnership reiterates the telco's commitment to adding life to life in new and surprising ways that go beyond being a service provider.    

Osman Sultan, Chief Executive Officer, du, said: "Our collaboration with Dubai Opera is rooted in our common belief that the venue will be instrumental in enriching the cultural fabric of our community. After all, cultural wealth is a critical ingredient in the formula for happiness. And we, as a UAE national company, are fully committed to adding life to this vibrant city and advancing the nation's happiness agenda."

Located in Downtown Dubai, Dubai Opera is the ultimate international destination for performing arts and world-class entertainment productions. Together with du, Dubai Opera will bring a new element of entertainment and culture to the UAE with over 150 performances each year including ballet, classical and world music, Broadway musicals and theatre, and family entertainment. 

"At du, we are constantly diversifying our business to add value to the UAE as a cultural hub, taking into consideration what people are passionate about. We are not just another service provider. We are proud of our UAE heritage and we will continue to create value across a variety of verticals for our valued customers," Sultan added.

Jasper Hope, Chief Executive, Dubai Opera, said: "The launch of Dubai Opera marks the beginning of a new era for the emirate's culture. We are honoured to have the support of du as we celebrate the opening of a venue whose mission is to engage and inspire.  With the help of our trusted partners, we aim to bring some of the world's greatest productions to the UAE so the widest possible community of audiences can enjoy the best international live entertainment along with this country's many and varied rich cultural offerings."

The 2,000 cover, multi-format, community-oriented venue--the only one in the city well-suited for hosting large-scale, world-class Broadway or West End musicals as well as live opera performances--is set to become a treasure trove of performing arts, bringing together people from all walks of life and backgrounds to experience Dubai's unique artistic pulse and cultural legacy. This year's highly-anticipated line-up of performances includes acclaimed productions of 'Les Misérables', 'Impossible', 'The Nutcracker on Ice', and 'Slava's Snowshow'.

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About du
We started operating in 2007, offering mobile and fixed telephony, broadband connectivity and IPTV services. Today, we serve more than 8 million individual customers and over 80,000 businesses in the UAE. We also provide carrier services for businesses and satellite up/downlink services for TV broadcasters.

We won the Gallup Great Workplace Award. Our recruitment strategy aims to provide fulfilling opportunities for quality talent in a cosmopolitan working environment where more than 60 nationalities work 35% of which are Emiratis. We are the first telecom company in the world to release a Sustainability Report based on GRI-G4 comprehensive guidelines. Among our other laurels, we also have the credit of being the first in the UAE to be awarded with prestigious LEED Platinum certification for 2 of our green retail outlet.

du is 39.5 percent owned by Emirates Investment Authority, 19.75 percent by Mubadala Development Company PJSC, 19.5 percent by Emirates International Telecommunications Company LLC and the remaining by public shareholders. Listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), the company trades under the name 'du'.

For further information, please contact:
Maryam Al Balooshi
PR Lead (Corporate) Commercial
du
Mobile: +971559530523
Email: Maryam.AlBalooshi@du.ae

Layal Dalal
Communications Manager
LeoComm PR
Email: layal.dalal@leocommpr.com 

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