UAE-based operator Du said it will be the Official Telecom Partner for the 3rd Annual Women in Leadership forum and Shamsa Bint Suhail Award for Creative Women. The two-day forum and award ceremony will be held from 23-24 November in Abu Dhabi, and is organised by French business information group Naseba. Du says it has an extensive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, and is actively involved in diverse initiatives that aim at supporting talent in the UAE, as well as encouraging Emirati heritage and culture, and encouraging educational programmes. Additionally, Du said it recognises the valuable role of women in the UAE's business community.