Dubai, UAE; December 23, 2012: ENOC Aviation received a 10-year strategic partner award from International Air Transport Association (IATA). The recognition provides suppliers and service providers with a platform to make significant contributions in the aviation industry.

Sudhir Bishnoi, Director of Aviation Fuel Marketing, received the award on behalf of the company from Hemant Mistry, Director of Industry Charges, Fuel & Taxation at the Aviation Fuel Forum held in Bangkok, Thailand. 

Bishnoi said: "IATA provides a great networking opportunity and over the years, ENOC has significantly benefitted from its association with all stakeholders. Through its Strategic Partnerships Programme, ENOC has gained insights into the air transport industry and opened a window to participate in various IATA work groups. ENOC is keen on showcasing its strong supply reliability and standards application to the IATA Technical Working Group at the Dubai International Airport."

The Strategic Partnerships Programme is a platform for aviation solution providers to build relationships with key market players in the industry. IATA recognises partners for every 5, 10 and 15 years of participation in the programme. Through its contributions over the years, ENOC has been recognised as an influential player in the Fuel Services segment.

IATA is an international industry trade group of 240 airlines headquartered in Canada that serves the airline industry. The IATA Strategic Partnership Programme, established in 1990, began with one area of involvement with a membership of 15 industry suppliers. The programme has grown since then with huge involvement covering a realm of industry activities and over 300 partners.

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About ENOC:
Established in 1993 as a wholly-owned company of the Government of Dubai, ENOC aims to promote the interests of its shareholders through the development of further downstream and upstream activities in the oil and gas sector and beyond, and to encourage the economic diversification of Dubai and the rest of the UAE.

ENOC's vision is to be a leading regional integrated oil & gas group that is highly profitable and socially responsible towards employees, the community and environment. Driving this vision, ENOC is committed to achieving sustainable development and highly profitable growth and serving the growing energy needs of Dubai.

ENOC strives to attract, develop and retain top talent to become the employer of choice, while adopting latest technologies and implementing best practices to achieve world-class performance. ENOC is also focused on meeting and exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality and service, and in maintaining high industry standards with respect to environment, health and safety.

ENOC actively participates in an increasingly broad range of business ventures. Its joint ventures with major international companies allow partners to pool their technology, know-how and expertise along with their resources to further their commercial success.

Since its inception, ENOC has been guided by its philosophy of quality and professional management based on modern business concepts for commercial success and sustainable growth. Today it is poised to engineer a new and challenging period of growth and diversity.

For further information, please contact:
Mohammed Al Tawil / Sheila Baldago
ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller
+9714 4507 600
mohammed.altawil@bm.com  / sheila.baldago@bm.com

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