Dubai, UAE, 3 May 2011: du supported and participated at the Dubai Shipping Agents Association (DSAA) Annual Gala Dinner, held to celebrate the company’s 10th Anniversary on Wednesday 20th of April, at The Meydan Hotel, Dubai. The Gala was a first step towards du’s strategic working relationship with DSAA.

Today voice, data and IP communications are essential to all businesses. du offers a portfolio of remote communications solutions including mobile and fixed satellite and microwave services. du also offers a range of advanced flexible, fully managed services. Today, five out of 10 of the region’s leading transportation companies move with du’s Premier Plan and du has more than 25,000 business customers comprising of large enterprises and small medium businesses who subscribe to industry-leading services to optimize their communications performance.

“We understand the demand for higher volumes of data to support critical applications and business communications onboard – along with the increasing need to support organizations’ crew with Internet-based services. Dedicated to empowering maritime businesses in the region to achieve their goals, du offers a wide array of remote communication services to meet the needs of the global maritime industry,” said Farid Faraidooni, chief commercial officer, du.

Saadi Rais, President of Dubai Shipping Agents Association  said; “We are grateful for du’s invaluable support. As a non-profit organization, providing services and aid to and fostering the future development of the shipping industry in Dubai, we welcome du’s commitment to our cause and hope to continue this strategic partnership for years to come.”