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Du’s special numbers auction raises $1.9m

DUBAI, February 8, 2016

UAE-based telecom operator Du recently held its second Exclusive Packages for Special Numbers auction off 50 packages for special numbers earning Dh7.114 million ($1.93 million)as a result.

First Platinum Plus number (0521111111) was auctioned for Dh2.55 million, whereas the second (0525000000) was sold at Dh1.01 million.

The leading operator has allocated part of the auction’s proceeds to support Al Jalila Foundation’s projects in the field of medical research.

Ahmed Aburahima, executive vice president, Government Relations, du, said: “We, at du, strive to link public auctions to supporting important social and local issues. This falls under our continued efforts to transform the corporate social responsibility domain.”

“We look forward through allocating part of the auction proceeds to support and create awareness about Al Jalila Foundation’s initiatives as it endeavours to improve medical efforts in the UAE and positively contribute to the health sector,” he added. – TradeArabia News Service




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