Sheikh Ahmed presented with framed stamps issued by Emirates Post on Dubai Duty Free’s 25th anniversary

Sheikh Ahmed presented with framed stamps issued by Emirates Post on Dubai Duty Free’s 25th anniversary

Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President, Dubai Civil
Aviation Authority; Chairman, Dubai Airports, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group, was presented with an ornamental frame containing the special stamps issued by Emirates Post on the occasion the 25th anniversary of Dubai Duty Free.

Mr. Abdulla Al Daboos, President of Emirates Post Holding, presented the frame along with a crystal souvenir enshrining the stamps, to Sheikh Ahmad, in the presence of Colm McLoughlin, Managing Director of Dubai Duty Free, Mr. Ibrahim Bin Karam, CEO of Emirates Post, Mr. Salah Tahlak, Director-Corporate Communications & Dubai Tennis Championships, Sinead El Sibai, Manager – Events, Advertising and Media Relations, Dubai Duty Free and Mr. Mana Al Suwaidi, Marketing Director, Emirates Post.

The stamps were issued on December 20, 2008, in four denominations (Dh.1, Dh. 2, Dh. 3 and Dh. 4), along with a first-day cover of Dh. 11.00.

“Dubai Duty Free has become a landmark brand for Dubai and its growth in just 25 years has been phenomenal,” said Bin Karam. “Dubai Duty Free has become a must-visit venue for residents, visitors and transit passengers alike. DDF achieved this stature because of its high standards, innovative approach and competitive pricing. Emirates Post is delighted to salute Dubai Duty Free with this set of special commemorative stamps.”

Commenting on the commemorative stamps, Colm McLoughlin, Managing Director of Dubai Duty Free said, “I am delighted to mark the 25th anniversary of the operation with these commemorative stamps and I would like to thank Emirates Post for their cooperation in producing these.”

Dubai Duty Free was established on December 20, 1983. Sales on the first year reached Dhs70 million (US$20 million), a figure that was matched in one day on the 20th December 2008, when Dubai Duty Free celebrated its 25th anniversary. Total sales for the year (2008) reached Dhs3.95 billion or US$1.1 billion.