Since 2016, WES Group, in joint venture with Ciano T&S S.r.l., has successfully supported the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) through the operation of Duty- and Tax-Free Post Exchange (PX) Services at the Military International Airport (MIA) in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Through its Wireless PX brand, WES Group provides essential retail and duty-free services to UN, AMISOM, and international mission personnel. The company’s presence in Mogadishu demonstrates its ability to operate reliably within one of the world’s most complex and high-risk environments, while maintaining strict compliance and service excellence.

WES Group “Wireless PX” Operations

Operating from within UNSOS’s logistical framework, WES Group ensures smooth and continuous retail operations through:

• Duty-free and tax-free PX services offering welfare and lifestyle products to deployed personnel.

• Strong supply chain integration, sourcing and transporting goods from WES Group’s Gulfstream Division Hub in Dubai.

• Adherence to UN standards and host-nation regulations, ensuring transparency and accountability.

• Commitment to welfare, enhancing the quality of life for mission staff through consistent, reliable retail service delivery.

The successful partnership between WES Group and Ciano T&S S.r.l. reflects an effective joint venture model, combining regional expertise with international logistical support to sustain mission readiness and morale.

The UNSOS Mission: Background and Role

The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) was established as the successor to the United Nations Support Office for AMISOM (UNSOA) under UN Security Council Resolution 1863 (2009).
Its primary objective is to provide logistical, technical, and operational support to:

• The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM),

• The United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), and

• The Somali Federal Security Institutions.

UNSOS works to enhance the effectiveness of these entities in countering threats to peace, supporting state-building, and facilitating political reconciliation and governance across Somalia.

Continuing Commitment

Through its ongoing PX operations and long-standing partnership with UNSOS, WES Group continues to play an important role in strengthening international support structures within Somalia.

By providing welfare, retail, and logistical services, WES Group directly contributes to the sustainability and well-being of peacekeeping personnel, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner to international missions and a leader in mission support operations.