
Cheriff Tabet CEO
Drive Communication
We believe in Creativity. That's our reason of being.
Drive was launched in Saudi Arabia 10 years ago and from it, we grew today to a network of 10 offices covering the MENA Region. We believe that we are the MENA’s agency by "Excellence"; Born in it, Nurtured in it and solely dedicated to it.
We are proud to be the sponsor of the special KSA ranking this year, being the largest Saudi agency, an agency with a founding belief in brewing local talents, and bringing up local creativity to the world.
In that, we found in the MENA Cristal Awards the perfect partner.
Sherif Safwat
Senior Vice President Brand & Marketing Communication DU
du, the integrated telecom service provider in the UAE, launched mobile telecommunication services on 11 February 2007 across the UAE in addition to internet and pay TV services in some of the free zones of Dubai. Call Select, the first of du's nationwide Fixed line services for voice telephony, was launched in July 2007.
Among du’s many firsts is its historic Number Booking Campaign for both individuals and business, Pay by the Second billing system, Mobile TV, Mobile Payments, first of its kind ‘WoW’ recharge card (which offers customers the choice between more credit and more time) and Self Care. du business offers include Closed Business User Group and preferred International Destinations.
du’s retail network, currently numbering 16 du shops located in strategic locations across all emirates, was launched on 25 February 2007, supporting the delivery of du services to customers.
du is 40 percent owned by the UAE Federal Government, 20 percent by Mubadala Development Company, 20 percent by Emirates Communications & Technology Company LLC and 20 percent by public shareholders. It is listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and trades under the name du.
du was recognised as the ‘Best Brand’ for its innovative branding and outstanding success at the Telecom World Awards Middle East 2007.