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December 23, 2025

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

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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
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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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Travel Essentials

ForwardKeys details impact of Ukraine war on travel

Airports

Valentino Beauty unveils latest launch in avant-première in Dubai

Associations & Events

Qatar Duty Free announces sponsorship of Ooredoo Qatar Major Premier Padel tournament

Retailers

BEAUTE LUXE signs distribution agreement with the Parlux Group

International News

Estée Lauder unites in earthquake relief efforts in Turkey and Syria

Associations & Events

Qatar Duty Free sponsors two 2023 tennis tournaments

Retailers

Diageo launches Johnnie Walker Blue Label immersive experience in Dubai Airport

Airports

Emirates Leisure Retail and MMI launch master concessions in Zanzibar

Retailers

BEAUTE LUXE to distribute MÄURER & WIRTZ Group products in African domestic market

Spirits & Wines

Istanbul Airport unveils new Prosecco Bar with Bottega SpA

Airports

Hamad International Airport sees 101.9 percent surge in passenger traffic in 2022

Watches & Jewelry

TimeVallée opens ME flagship boutique in Qatar Duty Free

Retailers

Jordanian Duty Free Shops' promise to prioritize the customer experience

Retailers

Qatar Duty Free announces Avios currency now accepted at HIA

Retailers

DDF 2022 sales reach US$1.74 billion

Retailers

Dubai Duty Free anniversary sales reach US$29.4 million

Confectionery & Food

Nestlé ITR builds coffee portfolio across travel retail

Airports

ACI APAC appoints three new members to Board

Tobacco & Reduced Risk Products

Imperial Brands underlines commitment to ME region at MEADFA

Retailers

Emirates debuts 'Emirates World' TR experience in Dubai

Associations & Events

Lifetime Achievement Award "a huge honor," says McLoughlin post-MEADFA

Associations & Events

MEADFA praises strong turnout in Bahrain with 430+ delegates

Associations & Events

Industry success honored at MEADFA Gala dinner

Travel Essentials

Bahrain Duty Free celebrates MEADFA Awards win at BAH

Associations & Events

MEADFA Awards winners announced

Travel Essentials

Opening cocktail marks new beginnings in Bahrain

Travel Essentials

Sherif Toulan's warm welcome in Bahrain

Retailers

Victorinox and BEAUTE LUXE form strategic partnership targeting growth

Tobacco & Reduced Risk Products

Philip Morris International launches IQOS ILUMA in Dubai Duty Free

Airports

Hamad International Airport unveils impressive expansion

Airports

Second sleep n' fly lounge springs up at Hamad International

Airlines

Etihad Airways expecting more than 1.5 million passengers during winter break

Tobacco & Reduced Risk Products

​ANDS joins MEADFA, aims to bring alternative nicotine solutions to region

Airlines

Qatar Airways flies National Football Team to FIFA World Cup

Travel Essentials

Gulf Air prepares to make announcement at Bahrain Airshow 2022

Retailers

Unilver names Kreol Group as regional TR distributor

Associations & Events

Milton-Lloyd Charitable Trust donates US$50,000 to Dubai Duty Free Foundation

Retailers

Dubai Duty Free receives 18th Superbrands Award

Associations & Events

MEADFA joins ACI Africa Board for three-year term

Airlines

Gulf Air appoints Captain Waleed Al Alawi as CEO

Retailers

Renat Rozpravka takes post as CEO at Muscat Duty Free

Airlines

SAUDIA Group Director General elected Chairman of the AACO

Travel Essentials

Women in Travel Retail webinar examines challenges from HR perspective

Spirits & Wines

Dewar’s Double Agent 16-Year-Old launches at Dubai Duty Free with digital campaign

Retailers

Saudi Cabinet approves duty free shops at all ports of entry

Retailers

Bahrain DF creates sense of place at BAH

People

Gebr. Heinemann names new Director Middle East Africa

Retailers

Aphrodite Duty Free to operate concessions at two Libya airports

Confectionery & Food

NITR & DDF launch new GTR exclusive

Retailers

Dubai Duty Free announces Millennium Millionaire winners