du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has been awarded Telecom Company of the Year under the Preferred Brands category at The Filipino Times Awards (TFT Awards) at JW Marriott Marquis Dubai. The telco has a longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion – ensuring that UAE residents across all nationalities are able to benefit from the convenience of its solutions and products.

Abdul Wahed Juma, Executive Vice President at du said: “It is a proud moment for all of us at du and this award is a testament to our customer centric approach. The Filipino community is instrumental in the ongoing development of the UAE. We aim to help them keep ties strong by frequently calling their loved ones through our specialised bundles that offer the best value in terms of quality and cost. du would like to thank The Filipino Times Awards for acknowledging our endeavours to provide value-added services to Kabayans in the UAE.”

du helps its Filipino customers stay in touch with family and friends in the Philippines by offering the most attractive calling rates at just 38 fils per minute. Additionally, the Kabayan bundle is designed to fit individual budgets and lifestyles giving subscribers a chance to call loved ones in the Philippines and the UAE, enjoy chatting, send cute animated stickers and leave personalised voice messages on social applications, search for a job, stay up-to-date on all the latest Filipino showbiz, and much more!

Offering innovative and reliable solutions for everyday needs and ensuring 24/7 support throughout this process is du’s way of ensuring high level of satisfaction amongst our customers.

Now on its 4th year, The Filipino Times Awards is the most prestigious award-giving body for Filipinos in the Middle East, set to recognise Filipino change makers and leading brands who have introduced innovative solutions and improved the daily lives of OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers) in the UAE.