Abu Dhabi Airports Company and DFS Abu Dhabi launch a major Hand in Hand for Haiti initiative

Press release

Published January 4th, 2012 - 09:17 GMT

Abu Dhabi Airports Company

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. 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.

Background Information

Abu Dhabi Airports Company

Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) is a public joint-stock company incorporated by Emiri Decree number 5, of March 4, 2006, to spearhead the development of the Emirate's aviation industry. ADAC’s creation was part of an ambitious restructuring initiative launched by the Government of Abu Dhabi, aimed at delivering better services to support the Emirate’s long-term economic and tourism strategies and to help build a more vibrant economy that attracts and promotes private sector investment.