du encourages experienced and new Emirati candidates to explore a future career in the dynamic information and communications technology industry in the UAE
Dubai, UAE - In line with its mission to empower the youth and skilled Emiratis with career development and training programmes, du is excited to announce its participation in the 11th annual Fujairah International Career and Education Fair 2016 as a Gold sponsor, to be held from April 26 to 28 at the Fujairah Exhibition Centre.
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du is the ideal platform to launch your career. Our team at Fujairah Career Fair met talented individuals with a passion for their work. We are dedicated to offering our employees a great work environment and providing empowerment for the youth of the nation, in line with the government’s vision,” said Ali Al Mansoori, Vice President, Human Capital Development, du.
du is focussed on further developing its employee through long term career path as well as offering happiness and engagement initiatives. During the event, du showcased a happiness zone, demonstrating its commitment towards the happiness of its employees and the community of the UAE. Moreover, du has also launched a website for potential candidates to receive advice when looking for their dream job; candidates can log onto http://talentknowstalent.du.ae/ and register their details for a daily chance to participate in a raffle draw.
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About du
du is a vibrant and multiple award-winning telecommunications service provider serving 9 million individual customers with its mobile, fixedline, broadband internet, and Home services over its 4G LTE network. du also caters to over 100,000 UAE businesses with its vast range of ICT and managed services. Since its launch in 2007, du has many UAE firsts to its credit, including introduction of Pay by the Second® billing system, IPTV and self-service portal.
du is ideally placed to support the realisation of UAE Vision 2021 and transformation of Dubai into a Smart City. du is also the official strategic partner of the Smart Dubai Office and the platform provider for Smart Dubai. Following the successful testing of the Middle East’s first Internet of Things (IoT) network, du is on course to complete deployment of its IoT network in 2016.
Brand Finance ranked du as the 12th most valuable brand in the Middle East in 2016. du previously won the coveted Brand of the year title by Superbrands Middle East in 2013. The company has been recognised with several other awards such as ISO 27001 certification of Managed Security Services and having the distinction of opening UAE’s first LEED Platinum Certified Green Shop. du also has the unique distinction of the first telecom in the world to release Sustainability Report based on GRI-G4 guidelines in 2014. du is also credited with du’s world-class teleport is the largest of its kind in the Middle East and ranked among the top teleports in the world by World teleport Association.
du is 39.5 percent owned by Emirates Investment Authority, 19.75 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’.
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