Middle East & Africa

The program showcases Avolta’s ability to deliver high-impact, digitally enabled retail experiences
Retailers
December 23, 2025

Avolta launches immersive AFCON 2025 activation across airport stores in Africa, with major focus in Morocco

The program showcases Avolta’s ability to deliver high-impact, digitally enabled retail experiences

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Chivas Regal rounds off year with standout activations in UAE travel retail
Spirits & Wines

Chivas Regal rounds off year with standout activations in UAE travel retail

LEGO and Lagardère Travel Retail unveil exclusive race car installation at DXB
Children's Products

LEGO and Lagardère Travel Retail unveil exclusive race car installation at DXB

World-exclusive launch: Mondelez World Travel Retail and Qatar Duty Free reveal Toblerone Pink Crush at Hamad International Airport
Confectionery & Food

World-exclusive launch: Mondelez World Travel Retail and Qatar Duty Free reveal Toblerone Pink Crush at Hamad International Airport

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Retailers

Experiential company CircleSquare suggests being prepared for ‘massive opportunity’ as world reopens post-COVID-19

Retailers

Diverse Flavours’ MD Anthony Budd discusses South Africa’s alcohol sales standstill

Travel Essentials

MEADFA advocates for financial support and retailer rent relief during unprecedented times

Associations & Events

Dubai Duty Free Nightingales pay tribute to duty free industry

Airlines

African airline industry sees major losses

International News

Help needed in MENA region

Airlines

During pandemic, Qatar Airways repatriates passengers and carries 70,000 tonnes of medical equipment and aid relief

Airlines

Emirates first airline to offer on-site rapid COVID-19 tests for passengers

Airlines

Etihad Airways shares update on operations and plan to move forward

Associations & Events

Dubai Duty Free​ supports “The Fund of the UAE: Homeland of Humanity” Campaign

Associations & Events

Aer Rianta International pays tribute to keyworkers

Airlines

​Ethihad Airways embraces innovative technology to identify at-risk travelers

Retailers

First of its kind, LegalHomeDelivery.com, officially launched in Dubai

Airports

Istanbul Airport assures of proactive saftey measures amid COVID-19

Airlines

Qatar Airways takes precautionary measures to address COVID-19

Retailers

​Nuwave Channel Partners introduces Armor London Safety F!rst emergency kit

Airlines

IATA calls for urgent government support for European airlines as losses mount

Airlines

Deep crisis for the air industry with revenue loss expected to hit $252 billion

Airports

Dubai Duty Free announces temporary closing of operations due to UAE passenger flight suspension

Airlines

The International Air Transport Association approaches governments as state of current industry crisis worsens

Retailers

27 Year old Indian national wins US$ 1 Million in the Latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire Draw

Associations & Events

Sinead El Sibai receives Women Leader in Sports Excellence Award

Wellbeing & Sustainability

Coccinelle launches fundraising campaign to help Italy battle COVID-19

Travel Essentials

COVID-19: Travel industry counts the cost

Retailers

UK government’s duty free consultation hailed “a step in the right direction”

Spirits & Wines

​Dubai Duty Free partners with Moët Hennessy Open Premium Champagne Concept at Dubai International Airport​

Spirits & Wines

Kreol Travel Retail distributes Lion Beer

Retailers

Qatar Duty Free welcomes world class golf professionals to the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters 2020 golf tournament

Travel Essentials

Victorinox launches lightest ever hardside luggage collection

Retailers

Lucky pair win US$1 million each in Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire promotion

Associations & Events

Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free sponsor 2020 Qatar Total Open Tennis Tournament

Spirits & Wines

Illva Saronno CEO Augusto Reina passes away

Retailers

Four Online Expat winners announced at DDF Millennium Millionaire & Finest Surprise promotion

Tobacco & Reduced Risk Products

Al Fakher kicks off 2020 with new packaging

Retailers

Bahrain Duty Free profit and revenues climb in 2019

Associations & Events

DDF extends sponsorship of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby

Spirits & Wines

Ajmal Gold Collection in the spotlight at DFS Abu Dhabi

Retailers

Magical Moment: Lindt & Sprüngli Travel Retail honors DDF with top retail partner award for 25th anniversary

People

In memoriam: Yassine Khalifa Hamila

Travel Essentials

Merlin Digital Cube GD Takes Off

Retailers

DDF opens new Arrivals Shop at Dubai International Airport

Retailers

Qatar Duty Free x L’Oréal TREMEAI launch Lancôme Pop-Up store to celebrate Chinese New Year

Retailers

DDF unveils its Chinese New Year initiatives & welcomes the “Year of the Rat”

Associations & Events

Qatar Airways & Qatar Duty Free congratulate Andrey Rublev, winner of the ExxonMobil Men’s Open 2020

Retailers

Opening its latest store at DXB, Le Clos rings in the New Year

Associations & Events

Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free present the Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2020

Associations & Events

Qatar Airways is proud to sponsor the fourth edition of Shop Qatar

Airports

Nicolas Claude appointed CEO of Airport International Group

Retailers

Dewar's 18YO invites travelers to 'Celebrate with the Most Celebrated' during Chinese New Year

Retailers

Dubai Duty Free annual sales soar to US$2.029B