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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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Confectionery & Food

Nestlé teams up with Muscat Duty Free for exciting car giveaway

Associations & Events

MEADFA adds to November conference agenda

Airports

UAE airports see 14.2% surge in passenger traffic in first half of 2024

Airlines

Qatar Airways acquires 25% stake in South Africa’s Airlink

Retailers

ANDS’ alternative nicotine one-stop offer

Airports

Hamad International Airport marks July 2024 as its busiest month ever

Airports

Hamad International Airport marks July 2024 as its busiest month ever

Retailers

Dubai Duty Free celebrates milestone sale of the Royal Salute Platinum Jubilee Collection

Associations & Events

MEADFA Conference 2024 early bird registration now open

Associations & Events

Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup attracts top international line-up

Retailers

Kreol Travel Retail seals distribution agreement with Polish confectionery brand Vobro

Associations & Events

Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup attracts top international line-up

Retailers

Kreol Travel Retail seals distribution agreement with Polish confectionery brand Vobro

Travel Essentials

Qatar Duty Free appoints Augusto Deymonnaz as Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Retailers

Ajmal Perfumes opens new boutique at Muscat Duty Free

Fashion, Bags & Accessories

Thabet Musleh appointed Chief Retail and Hospitality Officer at Qatar Airways

Food & Beverage

Adding a taste of Tuscany: Avolta introduces All’Antico Vinaio to Dubai International

Retailers

Whyte & Mackay partners with Dubai Duty Free in standout single malt whisky promotions

Retailers

Whyte & Mackay partners with Dubai Duty Free in standout single malt whisky promotions

Retailers

Dubai Duty Free partners with RECAPP in pioneering upcycling of perfume tester glass bottles

Airports

Thélios joins forces with Qatar Duty Free in luxury multi-brand concept at Hamad International

Associations & Events

MEADFA announces 2024 Awards to recognize excellence in Middle East & Africa TR

Traffic, Travel & Tourism

Overseas Distribution Company to open in Dubai, Paul Murray as CEO Middle East

Airports

Avolta expands African footprint with 10-year contract at Murtala Muhammed Airport

Travel Essentials

Qatar Duty Free names Przemyslaw Lesniak Vice President of Retail Operations

Food & Beverage

“A global dining destination in its own right”: Qatar Duty Free wins seven 2024 FAB awards

Associations & Events

Dubai Duty Free counts down to 17th Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby

Retailers

Loch Lomond Group partners with Dubai Duty Free in exclusive single cask bottling

Retailers

The House of Suntory and Dubai Duty Free partner in Yamazaki and Hakushu Kogei Collection activation

Spirits & Wines

The Glenwalk whisky makes Dubai debut, eyes global expansion

Retailers

Nemiroff partners with Odyssey Group to enter Egyptian and Tunisian markets

Associations & Events

2024 MEADFA Conference to be held in Abu Dhabi

Airports

Hamad International Airport celebrates a decade of operational excellence

Food & Beverage

Qatar Duty Free achieves food safety milestone with FSSC 22000 certification

Food & Beverage

Qatar Duty Free achieves food safety milestone with FSSC 22000 certification

Airports

DXB’s record-breaking Q1 highlights airport’s contribution to Dubai’s economy

Airports

QDF’s Thabet Musleh speaks on customer-service focus, trendsetting & everyday luxury

Retailers

Qatar Duty Free opens first Lacoste boutique at Hamad International Airport

Retailers

Qatar Duty Free opens first Lacoste boutique at Hamad International Airport

Airports

An airport first: Dior and Qatar Duty Free partner in Dior Luxury Beauty Retreat Doha

Travel Essentials

Colm McLoughlin, Executive Vice Chairman & CEO of Dubai Duty Free announces retirement; Ramesh Cidambi to take the helm

Confectionery & Food

Notions Group expands, bringing CHOCODATE to global TR during TFWA AP Singapore show

Airports

Dubai Duty Free takes honors at 2024 Business Traveller Middle East Awards

Food & Beverage

Celebrating culinary excellence: Qatar Duty Free claims 11 World Chef Association awards

Associations & Events

Dubai Duty Free congratulates winners of 30th Dubai Duty Free Golf Cup

Airports

Hamad International Airport sets record surpassing previous Q1 figures

Retailers

Delhi Duty Free capitalizes on surge in international traffic

Airports

Dubai Airports returns to full operating capacity at DXB

Retailers

Qatar Duty Free welcomes new Dior boutique at Hamad International Airport

Retailers

Qatar Duty Free welcomes new Dior boutique at Hamad International Airport