Middle East & Africa

Newly appointed MEADFA President Abdeslam Agzoul leads the charge through a time of shifting market dynamics and evolving traveler expectations
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August 21, 2025

MEADFA’s Next Chapter: Collaboration and Growth Ahead in a Conversation with New President Abdeslam Agzoul

Newly appointed MEADFA President Abdeslam Agzoul leads the charge through a time of shifting market dynamics and evolving traveler expectations

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Lagardère Travel Retail debuts first ROOTS café at Dubai International Airport
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Lagardère Travel Retail debuts first ROOTS café at Dubai International Airport

PMI Global Travel Retail unveils ‘Forever Curious’ IQOS campaign at DXB
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PMI Global Travel Retail unveils ‘Forever Curious’ IQOS campaign at DXB

Qatar Duty Free opens Rugby Store to celebrate Lions tour of Australia
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Qatar Duty Free opens Rugby Store to celebrate Lions tour of Australia

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Associations & Events

MEADFA’s Next Chapter: Collaboration and Growth Ahead in a Conversation with New President Abdeslam Agzoul

Associations & Events

Early bird registration opens for MEADFA Conference 2025

People

2.0 & Partners appoints Nevena Venter as Business Development & Project Management, Middle East

Food & Beverage

Kreol and Lagardère expand Petit Gourmet’s Dubai Chocolate to Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport

Associations & Events

MEADFA Awards 2025: Honoring excellence in travel retail

Food & Beverage

Lagardère Travel Retail debuts first ROOTS café at Dubai International Airport

Tobacco & Reduced Risk Products

PMI Global Travel Retail unveils ‘Forever Curious’ IQOS campaign at DXB

Retailers

Qatar Duty Free opens Rugby Store to celebrate Lions tour of Australia

Confectionery & Food

Kreol and Lagardère TR launch Petit Gourmet’s Pistachio Kunafa Chocolate at Abu Dhabi Duty Free

Retailers

Qatar Duty Free recognizes local culinary talent with new Hamad International openings

Tobacco & Reduced Risk Products

Philip Morris International GTR expands ZYN offer at Dubai International Airport

Retailers
July 24, 2025

Dubai Duty Free posts record US$1.128 billion half-year sales

Retailers
July 24, 2025

Countdown time for the 2025 Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby

Associations & Events

MEADFA confirms dates and location for 2025 Conference

Retailers

Dubai Duty Free welcomes Year of the Wood Snake with million-dollar draws

Airports

Saudi Arabia to advance ambitious aviation expansion strategy in Davos

Airports

Avolta expands Mediterranean presence with extensive Tunisia contract

Retailers

Dubai Duty Free recognized for tech innovation and service excellence

Airlines

Etihad reports strong passenger growth in December

Airports

Israel Airports Authority launches tender for for Ben Gurion VIP lounges

Retailers

Qatar Duty Free reports 18% sales increase for 2024

Retailers

Dubai Duty Free kicks off 2025 with millionaire draws

Airports

FAA Nigeria MD Kuku plans infrastructure revamp

Retailers

Dubai Duty Free reports record-breaking annual sales for 2024

Airlines

UAE aviation capacity soars to 87.1 million seats in 2024

Traffic, Travel & Tourism

Qatar reaches 5 million visitors in 2024, marking tourism milestone

Traffic, Travel & Tourism

Egypt to privatize airport management in 2025 as tourism grows

Retailers

Dubai Duty Free claims two Trip.Com Global Partner Summit awards

Retailers

Dubai Duty Free’s 41st anniversary sales reach US$16.4 million in 24 Hours

Retailers

Kreol Travel Retail launches Anchor Milk Powder at Muscat Duty Free

Retailers

Dubai Duty Free celebrates 41st anniversary with special draws and promotions

Airports

Qatar Duty Free and Hamad International Airport celebrate Qatar National Day

Airports

Qatar Duty Free and Hamad International Airport celebrate Qatar National Day

Retailers

Dubai Duty Free announces 24-hour anniversary pre-Christmas sale

Retailers

Dubai Duty Free announces 24-hour anniversary pre-Christmas sale

Retailers

Jameson adds festive cheer to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport

Retailers

Jameson adds festive cheer to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport

Traffic, Travel & Tourism

Qatar’s tourism set for 5% growth in 2025

Retailers

Dubai Duty Free’s 11-month sales hit US$1.94 billion

Retailers

Lebanese national wins Range Rover at Dubai Duty Free Finest Draw at the Emirates Dubai 7s

Retailers

Lebanese national wins Range Rover at Dubai Duty Free Finest Draw at the Emirates Dubai 7s

Retailers

Dubai Duty Free’s 40th Anniversary campaign takes MEADFA Best Marketing Strategy Award

Retailers

Avolta celebrates 'Presentedby' launch at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport

Retailers

Ajmal Perfumes partners with Muscat Duty Free in new boutique opening

Retailers

Ajmal Perfumes partners with Muscat Duty Free in new boutique opening

People

IWC Schaffhausen to host world premiere of Lewis Hamilton's short film at Hamad International

Travel Essentials

MEADFA Conference 2024 welcomes over 550 delegates in Abu Dhabi

Travel Essentials

LIVE: MEADFA 2024 | Day 1 Conference

Retailers

Qatar Airways Group’s Thabet Musleh discusses leadership and integration of retail, airline and airport operations

Associations & Events

LIVE: MEADFA 2024 industry friends meet at opening cocktail