Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) and DFS the world's leading Duty Free luxury retailer catering to travelling public - announced today the launch of a major initiative to support the 'Hand in Hand for Haiti' foundation that was set up following the catastrophic earthquake that hit the country in January 2010. This initiative complements ADAC and DFS Abu Dhabi's donation programme for 2012 in support of various local, regional and international charity funds.
In the travel retail Industry over 50 airports and Duty Free retailers and suppliers have contributed to the Hand in Hand for Haiti programme, making it the cornerstone of the Duty Free industry's corporate social responsibility programme.
Abu Dhabi Airport passengers will be able to participate in a dedicated raffle draw at Terminal 1 with a chance to win the latest 2012 model Volkswagen Tiguan by purchasing a ticket at a cost of 50 AED (US $ 13.62). The draw will be held in the first quarter of 2012.
Dan Cappell, Senior Vice President Commercial of ADAC commented: "Since the launch of the dedicated raffle draw, passenger response has been fantastic and has exceeded our expectations. Passengers are keen to play a role in this great cause while at the same time entering the raffle draw for a chance to win."
Cappell added: "This is a win-win situation for all parties involved but, most importantly, ADAC is glad to be able to help provide schooling for children in Haiti through the "Hand in Hand for Haiti" foundation which is building a world-class educational facility in the country. Passengers passing through Terminal 1 are also exposed to the foundation and its efforts.
"Corporate social responsibility is an integral aspect of ADAC and DFS's strategies, and we intend to continue similar initiatives with other charity organizations in the future." Cappell concluded.
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About Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC)
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) is a public joint-stock company wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. It was incorporated by Amiri Decree number 5, issued on 4 March 2006, to spearhead the development of the Emirate's aviation infrastructure. In September 2006, ADAC assumed responsibility for the operation and management of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain International Airports. In 2008, ADAC added Al Bateen Executive Airport (an exclusive private aviation airport), and Sir Bani Yas and Delma Island Airports to its portfolio. These airports are geared to serve the various segments of air travellers, the aviation marketplace, and will help contribute to Abu Dhabi's development as a destination for both business and leisure tourism.
Currently under way is the multi-billion dollar re-development and expansion of Abu Dhabi International Airport designed to increase the overall capacity of the airport to more than 20 million passengers per year. As part of this redevelopment, a second runway and a third terminal have been completed.
For more information, please contact:
May Ali Mostafa
Mob: +971 55 136 5787
Tel: +971 2 447 2805
E-Mail adac@hillandknowlton.com
Elham Bourani
P.O. Box: 94449, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E
Tel: +971 2 504 3304
Fax: +971 2 575 8300
Mob: +971 50 818 0467
E-mail: ebourani@adac.ae;
Web sites: www.adac.ae, www.adacmediacentre.com
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +4
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