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Dubai - du, the UAE's fastest growing telecommunications company and the regional innovation leader and Sector Member of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), announced the first-of-its kind collaboration with the ITU, United Nation's specialized agency for information and communication technologies,to introduce a knowledge exchange programmethat targetsboth parties' employees, as part of the ongoing solid partnership between du and ITU.This pioneering initiative aims toestablish an exchange of expertise in various initiatives including internships, training courses and innovation in technology.
The annual knowledge exchange exercise will commence this year. Five employees, from all grades and specialisations, will complete internships varying between one and six months, depending on the training requirements. The training agreement includes both du employees, and ITU employees and members; its primary aim is to keep the interns updated on the latest global technologies and key topics including Smart Sustainable Cities, Future 5G Networks, Radio Spectrum and many more.
"Our commitment to the UAE Vision is strengthened through the inventive agreement that further solidifies our partnership with ITU. As we build a city of Smart Citizens we have to reach out to global leaders and solidify agreements which will enable us to proliferate the importance of the growth and transformation of ICT.
Innovation is as the forefront of our operations and a knowledge exchange will invigorate thinking and bring fresh perspectives to our team. This reflects the level of expertise and the proactive contribution of du employees in shaping the future of telecommunication from an International level," said Tariq Albahri.
"du in coordination with the UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), continues to support the Government Agenda to meet the strategic objectives of making the UAE one of the top countries in the telecom industry," he concluded.
The collaboration agreement followed a meeting that gathered Tariq Albahri, Vice President of Regulatory and External Affairs, Rashid AlAhmedi, Senior Director Special Projects and External Affairs and Mohamed Al Sabri, Senior Director of National Recruitment and Development, from du, in the presence of executives from ITU including His Excellency Mr. Malcolm Johnson, Deputy Secretary General of ITU at the ITU Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.du is actively involved in multiple study groups for current and planned initiatives and cooperation prospects within the different sectors under ITU focus.
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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
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