du pledges to develop homegrown Emirati talent in the ICT industry at career fair

 du offers training and development opportunities to nationals in association with global

partners

 The leading digital telco facilitates emerging local talent within the company and wider

telecommunications and ICT industry

du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company

(EITC), has confirmed its participation at the upcoming Ru’ya, Careers Redefined event on

September 20-22 at Dubai World Trade Center. At the event, du will provide optimum touchpoints

for Emirati talent to connect with the digital-first telco which is an employer of choice for emerging

Emirati talent in the ICT sector.

du is at the forefront of developing Emirati talent by helping them develop and grow, aligning with

its commitment to contribute to the UAE’s knowledge economy vision. In addition to strategic plans

and programs that tap into a futuristic pool of Emirati talent, du’s learning and development team

prioritizes training UAE nationals and enhance their skills through the Harvard Executive Leadership

Program, supporting them in gaining role-specific certifications and by helping them develop

technical and soft skills.

At the event, du will showcase an interactive and engaging touchpoints and digital activities for

Emirati talent to explore. Participants who are looking to start careers in the ICT sector will be able

to apply for vacancies, internships, and summer jobs through live interviews, inspiring and

empowering them to shape their future careers while also having the opportunity to engage with du

executives and graduate trainees.

Fahad Al Hassawi, CEO, du said: “Emirati talent is a valuable resource towards achieving the future

progress of the UAE, which is why du is committed to becoming the employer of choice for emerging

Emirati talent in the ICT sector. Our participation in Ru’ya, Careers Redefined fair aims to support

Emirati graduates and unlock the potential of a talent pipeline that fosters the economic imperatives

of the UAE’s knowledge-based economy. During this time, we aim to connect with as much local

talent as possible, explore the next phases of their development, and inspire them to pursue a

career in the ICT sector.”

Through its numerous initiatives, training and professional development programs, du has become

one of the most successful Emiratisation companies in the industry. The telco has taken steps to

developing the best local talent through industry partnership. Further, du has registered its highly

qualified Emirati employees with outstanding executive programs such as INSEAD, Huawei Executive

Leadership Program and the Women Leaders Program at the University of Ashridge, UK. Also, in

collaboration with Huawei, du’s “Seed of the Future” program will give fresh Emirati graduates an

opportunity to visit du offices and get exposure and knowledge in the technical areas of the

organization.

In addition to UAE nationals within the company, du enables Emirati talent externally through

various partnerships with universities, offering internship opportunities and mentoring students in

capstone projects. The company's strategy focuses on recruiting young Emiratis and

attracting talent through its ongoing participation in various recruitment fairs across the

UAE and open recruitment through universities and academic institutions.

For more information, please visit www.du.ae