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Even More Opportunity For Business Hopefuls As du Extends Application Deadline For ‘The Entrepreneur’
Published Apr 1, 2012
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The UAE has enormous business potential – and du is extending the deadline for ‘The Entrepreneur’ applications to give even more entrepreneur-hopefuls the chance to win the prize of a lifetime, AED 1 Million of cash and up to AED 1 Million of professional support towards their business.
With an extension until 15 April, aspiring entrepreneurs will now have two more weeks to think through their applications and ideas even more. The best thought-out business plans will, after all, have the strongest standing in the competition.
And with hundreds of entries so far, du is gearing up for a highly competitive show – viewers are sure to be in for a treat, with such a high calibre of entrants from different walks of life sharing their innovative and creative business ideas.
“We have been inundated with the level of entries we’ve received – it’s a real thrill to see how much business promise there is in the UAE. ‘The Entrepreneur’ is a great platform for those with entrepreneurial talent and aptitude, and we want to give as many people as possible the opportunity to present their ideas to our excellent panel of judges,” said Farid Faraidooni, Chief Commercial officer, du.
Strategic partners for ‘The Entrepreneur’ include Dubai One as the official broadcaster and Sony Pictures Television Arabia as the production partner.
Faraidooni concluded, “We are thankful to all of our partners for their whole-hearted support, and for what their contributions will mean to the entrepreneurial community in the UAE. We’re on track with production schedules, and cannot wait to move on to the next phase!”
About du
du, the integrated telecom service provider in the UAE, launched mobile telecommunication services in February 2007 across the UAE, in addition to internet and pay TV services that du provides in some of the free zones of Dubai. Call Select, du's nationwide fixed line services for voice telephony, was launched in July 2007. By the end of 3rd quarter of 2011, over 4,937,900 people in the UAE had chosen to become du mobile customers.
Among du’s many firsts is its historic Number Booking Campaign for both individuals and business, Pay by the Second billing system, Mobile TV, Mobile Payments, first of its kind ‘WoW’ recharge card (which offers customers the choice between ‘more credit’, ‘more time’ and now the ‘more international’ recharge option with additional credit on international calls) and Self Care.
For business customers, du business offers include Closed Business User Group and preferred International Destinations. du Broadcast Services division brings scalable media technology platforms and telecommunication solutions to the broadcast community through its world-class teleport (Samacom) and Master Control Room (MCR) facilities.
du products and services for consumers and business are available through du’s retail network, currently numbering 44 du shops located in strategic locations across the UAE, including the recently opened flagship store located in the heart of Abu Dhabi. In addition, customers can access du products and services at more than 3000 authorised dealers or through the du e-shop, accessible at http://shop.du.ae du shops are a one-stop-shop for mobile service, carrier select and the payment of service bills.
du is 39.5 per cent owned by the UAE Federal Government, 19.75 per cent by Mubadala Development Company, 19.5 per cent by Emirates Communications & Technology Company LLC and the remaining stake by public shareholders. It is listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and trades under the name du.
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