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• Du and PCCW strengthen network for MBC3 August 2009

  Dubai-based broadcaster MBC set to benefit from IP network spanning Middle East, Europe, Africa and North America

• Du reacts to BlackBerry spyware scandal26 July 2009

  Assures customers that it has not deployed any software that jeopardises ‘normal performance’ of the devices

• Du launches special offer for BlackBerry users25 July 2009

  Du launches credit back scheme to entice new BlackBerry users

• Analysts predict 200% Q2 net profit rise for du8 July 2009

  UAE telecom operator seen making AED50m profit, compared to Q2 loss in 2008.

• du launches credit transfer scheme14 June 2009

  Customers of UAE telecom firm can now transfer up to AED200 a time free of charge to friends, family.

• du doubles speed of internet broadband services11 June 2009

  UAE telco says 24 Mbps service is fastest in Middle East, pricing structure revealed.

• Du simplifies roaming charges10 June 2009

  UAE operator introduces blanket rate for incoming international roaming calls

• Du invests $27.2 million in IP network31 May 2009

  UAE operator set to offer "one of the fastest" broadband services in the Middle East following network upgrade

• Du launches mobile payment pilot19 May 2009

  UAE operator and Dubai First in Near Field Communication trial

• UAE’s mobile penetration hits 193%, according to TRA12 May 2009

  Regulator’s figures suggest almost two Sim cards per person

• du posts Q1 profit of $12.8m29 April 2009

  UPDATE 1: Chairman hails performance, adds company 'well positioned' to prosper in 2009/10.

• Mobile firm Du braced for dip in subscriber growth13 April 2009

  UAE’s second network to focus on broadband as mobile growth begins to slow

• Du launches Elite monthly mobile plan12 April 2009

  Customers can choose their own mobile number for free from 150,000 available options

• UAE mobile phone growth seen slowing in 200931 March 2009

  Al Mal Capital predicts population fall will hit demand for phones, no impact on web users.

• du inks deal with Injazat for business continuity23 March 2009

  Three year contract will see critical systems hosted in Tier IV data centre in Abu Dhabi

• Photo sharing site no longer available in UAE19 March 2009

  Flickr.com fans left high and dry as du joins Etisalat in blocking access to the website

• Dubai documentary will showcase UAE developments 17 March 2009

  'Emirates Revealed' is being made by du in collaboration with Discovery Studios.

• du expands mobile network in Western region18 February 2009

  Telecom provider's coverage for mobile customers now reaches up to Saudi border.

• Du one year ahead of target for making profit- CEO12 February 2009

  UAE telecom company's chief says he did not expect to be profitable until end of 2009.

• du rolls out music on demand service9 February 2009

  Service offers DRM-free tracks that can be transferred to any handset, computer or portable music player

• Du posts $1.22 million profit in 20089 February 2009

  UAE’s second operator beats analysts’ expectations to make its first full year profit.

• Du signs partnership deal with Vodafone 28 January 2009

  UAE operator to get exclusive access to Vodafone’s products and services

• UAE telecom growth sees Q4 slowdown - analysts23 January 2009

  EFG-Hermes research note says fourth quarter earnings for Etisalat, du likely to be flat.

• du launches Palestine fundraising drive4 January 2009

  Subscribers can donate money via SMS which will be forwarded to the UAE Red Crescent

• Telecom firms rally to cut cost of Palestine calls30 December 2008

  Three operators in Gulf region offer cheap calls from Qatar, UAE to Gaza Strip.