Young Emirati photographers invited to du-hosted photography workshop with Abdul Aziz Al Duwaisan

Press release

Published June 4th, 2014 - 07:31 GMT

Al Bawaba

To nurture young creative talent in the UAE, du is inviting Emirati amateur photographers to attend a workshop with renowned Kuwaiti photographer, Abdul Aziz Al Duwaisan. The workshop will be held on 6 June at du’s headquarters in Dubai Media City, in partnership with Think Up GCC team. The interactive workshop will teach attendees how to professionally edit their photographs.

Al Duwaisan is the creative mastermind behind du’s 2014 FIFA World Cup advertising campaign. Best known for his artistic manipulation of images, he is self-taught and trained, and he has been in the photography business for 10 years. His photography clients include several large companies and government entities in Kuwait.

Hala Badri, Senior Vice President Brand and Communication, du, said: “Nurturing Emirati talent is a core pillar of our commitment towards the Emirati community. Al Duwaisan is an accomplished photographer who will impart his knowledge on UAE national amateur photographers, allowing them to expand their skillset and creative capabilities.”

Emiratis interested in attending the workshop can tweet @ThinkUpGCC for an invitation.

Background Information

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du)

Ever since we opened for business in 2006, we have worked hard to enhance and expand our bouquet of services in an industry that is at the heart of economic and social transformation. Bringing people and businesses together is what we do best, offering mobile and fixed telephony, broadband connectivity and IPTV services to people, homes and businesses all over the UAE. We also provide carrier services, a data hub, internet exchange facilities and satellite services for broadcasters.