Dubai, 12th December 2007: Etisalat in Dubai recognized the achievements of its retired employees as well as its longest serving employees and head of departments during a ceremony held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel - Dubai. The ceremony was organized and hosted by Etisalat and was attended by HE Ahmed AbdulKarim Julfar, Chief Operating Officer, Etisalat, HE Abdulla Salem Al Mana, General Manager - Dubai Region, Etisalat, Ghanem Al Marri, Deputy General Manager - Dubai Region, Etisalat, and Dr. Ahmed Al Jarwan, General Manager, e-Real Estate which is part of Etisalat Services Holding.

During the event, HE Ahmed AbdulKarim Julfar, said: "I am pleased to be able to thank those Etisalat employees who have contributed to the success of the company in becoming a leading player in the telecommunication sector in the region and worldwide. This ceremony is to celebrate their contribution towards our achievements and to thank each of them personally for their hard work and ceaseless efforts."

HE Abdulla Al Mana said: "By investing in our staff in training and in support, we are following the directions and vision of HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai. This has helped Etisalat create a pool of talent within the UAE, able to compete with the best in the world."

Mr. Al Mana added: "This honorary ceremony reinforces Etisalat's belief in the importance of its staff. Etisalat's strategy clearly focuses continuous training and acknowledgement of effort."

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Press release issued by Public Relations Department - Etisalat

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