DP World Appoints A New Managing Director For Africa Region

Global marine terminal operator DP World today announced the appointment of Joost Kruijning to the position of Senior Vice President and Managing Director for the company’s Africa Region, effective 1st September 2009.

Mr. Kruijning had been Chief Operating Officer of DP World’s UAE Region. Prior to joining DP World in 2001, he spent thirteen years at Sea -Land, working on various assignments in Russia and the Sultanate of Oman.

Mr. Kruijning takes over from Anil Singh, who in turn will assume the position of Senior Vice President and Managing Director of DP World Subcontinent Region.

Joost Kruijning said: “I am very proud to have been part of a team that realised the completion of additional capacity at T2 of Jebel Ali Terminal and oversaw volume growth of approximately 11% last year. I am looking forward greatly to my new role as SVP and Managing Director for Africa Region. DP World believes in Africa’s potential, and is fully committed to developing local markets over time, as demonstrated by recent additions to our global portfolio in Algeria and Djibouti.”
 

Mall Of The Emirates & Deira City Centre Announce First DSS Winners

The winners of the first AED 200,000 prizes in the joint Mall of the Emirates and Deira City Centre weekly draw are thanking their stars.

The lucky Indian man and Filipino woman each walk away with AED 50,000 in cash and AED 50,000 in gift vouchers from both the malls in the mega joint DSS promotion that gives away AED 2 million worth of prizes over nine weeks.

Kalim, a 30-year old engineer from Bihar in India, says that his win is like a dream come true. “Since I received the call this morning giving me the good news, I have been trying to come to terms with what happened. This money is incredible and means a lot to me. My family and friends’ have already started celebrating.”

For 41-year old Agnes Ocampo, who has been living in Dubai for thirteen years, a little indulgence has gone a long way. She remembers the Saturday morning when she went to Deira City Centre to deposit a few cheques and could not resist the temptation to take part in a little retail therapy. “I am so glad I took the decision to go buy a few things and right now I feel extremely grateful. Some of this money is going into the bank for my son and the rest will be spent on many more delightful shopping days at both the malls.”

With eight more weekly draws still to go until August 14, customers just need to shop for a minimum of AED 300 at Mall of the Emirates and Deira City Centre.