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Emirati job-seekers explore employment opportunities at du’s Tawdheef 2012 stand

Tue, 2012-01-31 09:47 - By

Events, Telecom, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, du, du’ at Tawdheef 2012, Fahad Al Hassawi, Tawdheef 2012

du’s stand at Tawdheef 2012 (5C20, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre) proved to be popular during the exhibition’s first day, with many job-seeking Emiratis expressing their interest in the positions available with the company.

du TV adds russian channels

Mon, 2012-01-16 19:26 - By

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Broadcasting News, Media, du, du TV, Farid Faraidooni, RapidTVNews, russian tv channels

Several entertainment, documentary, news, film and children's TV channels have been added to du' s television offering. RTG, RBK, RTV1, Nashe Kino, Detski Mir TV / Teleclub, Karusel TV, CCTV Russian, and Rus ORTi are the channels that are now available via du's new Russian-language subscription package. The package is now available for a monthly fee of AED99.

"We are pleased to bring this enticing new line-up to du TV, bringing even more value to our Russian-speaking customers by expanding the number of channels we provide in their native tongue," said Farid Faraidooni, chief commercial officer at du.

Kalimat, du announce their renewed partnership

Sun, 2012-01-15 11:43 - By

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Announcement, Publishing News, Other, du, Hala Badri, Kalimat, Maraya Art Centre, Nasir Nasrallah, Sharjah, Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi

Sharjah-based children’s publishing house Kalimat and du have announced the renewal of their year-long partnership to promote Arabic literacy among children.

du launches digital music store

Tue, 2012-01-10 07:53 - By

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Digital Media, Media Business, Media, du, Facebook, GulfNews.com, iTunes, Twitter

du has launched a digital music store that allows du mobile users to download five songs a day, for a daily subscription fee of Dh1. The site has a collection of over 10,000 downloadable songs. The service will also allow du customers to share songs they like from the music store on social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter.

Digital music sales have proven to be extremely profitable, especially since Apple launched iTunes 10 years ago. The iTunes Store generates billions of dollars in revenues. However, it is not available in the Middle East, and other attempts to offer online music have not been successful.

du warns of possible degradation of internet service after cable cuts

Tue, 2011-12-27 12:16 - By

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Media Business, Electronics & Technology, Chennai, du, Singapore, Suez

Broadband MEA expands content and reach for 2012

Wed, 2011-12-21 09:33 - By

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Content Business, Media Business, Media, Al Jazeera, Braodband MEA, Cheick Sidi Diarra, du, Etisalat, Google, Hatem Bamatraf, Mohamed Nasser Al Ghanim, Nasser Bin Obood, Saad Algahtani, STC, Sudatel, The Rural Broadband Summit, Westin Min Seyahi Beach Resort

Business representatives from key industry sectors attend Du's 4th Customer Advisory Board

Wed, 2011-12-14 09:40 - By

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PR Business, Other, Ali Radhi, du, Dubai Media City, Osman Sultan, The One, Thomas Lundgren

Business leaders from key industry sectors converged at Du's head office in Dubai Media City for the telecommunications company's 4th edition of Customer Advisory Board (CAB) meeting. Hosted at the event was Thomas Lundgren, CEO, THE One, who presented an insightful session on Humanology.

du allows customers to block 'offensive' channels

Mon, 2011-12-12 11:19 - By

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Broadcasting News, Media, du, thenational.ae

Du has given customers of its pay-TV service the option of blocking channels they see as 'offensive'. After receiving complaints about inappropriate content, du began contacting customers to ask if they wanted to block certain German and Russian channels. "We are very sensitive to the local cultural ethics," said a spokesman for the company. "All our home customers, across nationalities, have the option of selecting TV packages as well as using control options on these channels, based on their personal preferences."

du announces official partnership with Dubai International Film Festival

Wed, 2011-12-07 09:14 - By

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Events, Media, Abdulhamid Juma, du, Dubai International Film Festival 2011 (DIFF), Dubai Media City, Mall of the Emirates, VOX Cinemas

du announced its official partnership with Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) during a meeting, held at the telecommunications company’s headquarters in Dubai Media City. Present at the event was Abdulhamid Juma, Chairman, DIFF, and Farid Faraidooni, Chief Commercial Officer, du.

du and Virgin Megastore ink strategic agreement in telecom retail

Thu, 2011-12-01 09:41 - By

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Announcement, Retail services, Telecom, Abu Dhabi Mall, BurJuman, Deira City Centre, du, Mercato Mall, Mirdiff City Centre, Nisreen Shocair, Osman Sultan, The Dubai Mall, Virgin Megastore

du, one of the fastest-growing telecommunications company in the UAE, and Virgin Megastore, a global leader in retail entertainment, have joined hands to announce the beginning of a new partnership that will enable du to expand its retail distribution reach, significantly adding new points of