Muscat: Oman Airports held its third annual awards ceremony at Al Bustan Palace Hotel, Muscat where it honored a number of airlines and retail outlets operating at Muscat International Airport, Salalah Airport and other regional airports.

WH Smith is pleased to announce that it has received an award for “Excellence in Convenience Offering” from Oman airports. This award was received by Mr.Rishi Khimji, Director of WH Smith Oman from Sheikh Khalid bin Omar Al Marhoon, Minister of Civil Services, Government of Oman, Sheikh Aimen bin Ahmed Al Hosni, CEO of Oman Airports and Sheikh Samer Al Nabhani, GM Commercial of Oman Airport.

Speaking on the occasion, Rishi Khimji said, “We are proud to receive this award, which is a testimony of our commitment to deliver the highest standards at the new Muscat International Airport. The team at WH Smith Oman will cherish this for a long time and this award will serve as a good motivation for the team.”

Phil McNally, WH Smith’s Managing Director, International, commented: “we are proud to have been awarded best covenience store by Oman airport.Muscat airport was our first foray in the Middle East and we are pleased to continue our journey in such a prominent airport.”

WH Smith Oman is a joint venture between WH Smith UK and the Ajit Khimji Group from Oman. WH Smith Oman is running five WH Smith News, Books and Convenience store at the new Muscat airport as well as an acclaimed “Memories of Oman” souvenir store and a WH Smith Express convenience store at arrivals. WH Smith and Ajit Khimji Group started operations at Muscat airport  in April 2010 and over the years WH Smith has become a favorite amongst the discerning travelers in Oman. Two WH Smith stores are also operational at Salalah airport operated by ATU.