27 May 2015
The telecommunications provider recognised by the Dubai Chamber for its role in contributing to a world-class economy

Dubai - du, the fastest growing telecommunications provider in the UAE, was the most recent recipient of the prestigious Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Excellence Award (MRM Business Excellence Award), the highest level of recognition for business excellence that an organisation in the United Arab Emirates can achieve.

"At du, we are extremely proud of this exceptional achievement, which recognises our efforts towards cultivating a world-class Emirati organisation," said Hala Badri, Executive Vice President, Brand and Communications, du. "At du, incorporating sustainable development practices across all areas of our business, is our primary contribution to business excellence. We are not merely a telecommunications provider, we are corporate citizens with a responsibility which extends beyond profit margins to encompass our economic, social and environmental responsibilities."

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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 7.5 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, 20.08 percent by Mubadala Development Company PJSC, 19.5 percent by Emirates Communications and Technology 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)
Brand & Communications
du
Mobile: +971 55 953 0523
Email: maryam.albalooshi@du.ae

RekaSepsy
LeoComm PR
Tel: +971 4 367 6154
Mobile: +971 55 220 68 20
Fax: +971 4 367 2615
Email: reka.sepsy@leocommpr.com

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