SSP to provide exclusive food and beverage services at Abu Dhabi's T3

Headquartered in the UK, SSP has an extensive portfolio of international and national brands, operating in 28 countries, incorporating over 2,000 restaurants, bars, cafes, convenience stores and food courts under its management.

In addition to its operations in more than 120 airports around the world, SSP is also a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in over 250 railway stations on-board trains, motorway service areas and convention and exhibition centres.

"In line with ADAC's vision to bring best-in-class services to our customers - across all our operations at Abu Dhabi Airports - we are pleased to announce this exciting new partnership and are confident that SSP brings the right mix of brands and expertise that we expect for our customers," said H.E. Khalifa Al Mazrouei, Chairman and Managing Director of ADAC.

"SSP is delighted to make its regional debut at Abu Dhabi International Airport," said Johann Weinzettl, CEO, SSP Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East and India.

"We are very excited about working with ADAC to ensure that Abu Dhabi airport provides customers with a food and beverage offer of a breadth and quality that we believe will be unparalleled within the region. Supporting ADAC in its mission to establish Abu Dhabi's much-anticipated Terminal 3 as a benchmark for the region is an important part of our strategy to be recognised as the leading operator of food and beverage brands in the Middle East," added Weinzettl.

Brands managed by SSP range from full service and casual dining restaurants to convenience stores, and fast-food outlets. Across its operations worldwide, SSP's portfolio includes renowned names such as Burger King, Starbucks, Ben & Jerry's and Pizza Hut, as well as a variety of leading national brands such as Marks & Spencer - Simply Food and Caviar House & Prunier seafood bars.

SSP's operations will commence from the opening of Abu Dhabi International Airport's Terminal 3, scheduled for mid-2008.