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In the face of coronavirus, remote work, distance learning, and virtual malls are examples of the UAE’s private sector supporting short-term business continuity, happy customers, and digital resiliency, and transforming industries and business competitiveness in the long-term

du is further supporting the initiative and contributing towards its efficiency and effectiveness by providing connected schools and universities with unlimited free Webex for three months and discounted rates for additional internet packages should they require additional bandwidth.

In support of remote learning and online educational platforms for students and faculty members, du is enabling all postpaid and prepaid customers to access their school websites and homework throughout the entire duration of the closed period without occurring any additional charges on their data.

Speaking on the announcement, His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State and Chairman of the Board of Trustees at MBZUAI, said: “Receiving official accreditation from the CAA is a confirmation of our commitment to the Leadership’s vision of delivering excellence and developing AI skills through education.

Organized by Egypt’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the UAE Embassy in Cairo, the delegation highlighted the importance of the exchange of students and knowledge in the field of AI, to provide reciprocal benefits for the UAE and Egypt.

Under the theme “Join our leap into the 50 years”, du will offer exciting career and development opportunities in line with its Emiratisation vision and strategy. The company's strategy focuses on recruiting young Emiratis and help them develop and grow.

The ceremony was attended by H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, and H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs. Fahad Al Hassawi, Deputy CEO – Telco Services, received the award on behalf of EITC.

Eng. Adel Alkaff Al Hashemi, Vice Chairman, Emirates Safer Internet Society, stated: “We are inspired by the vision ​​of the UAE founding father late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, which is putting people at the top of our priorities. We also follow the visions and directives of our wise leadership to build national capabilities, activate the educational role and develop social responsibility to provide a safer environment for the new generation when using the Internet.