Middle East & Africa

The opening serves as a milestone for the region and a proofpoint of Avolta’s global strategy
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September 18, 2025

Avolta launches first Africa hybrid Retail and F&B Store at Abidjan International Airport

The opening serves as a milestone for the region and a proofpoint of Avolta’s global strategy

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Kashkha set to make TFWA World Exhibition debut in Cannes
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Kashkha set to make TFWA World Exhibition debut in Cannes

A first in the Middle East: Muscat Duty Free launches Malayali Beer
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A first in the Middle East: Muscat Duty Free launches Malayali Beer

New benchmark for the year: Dubai Duty Free records US$177 Million in August sales
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New benchmark for the year: Dubai Duty Free records US$177 Million in August sales

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Avolta launches first Africa hybrid Retail and F&B Store at Abidjan International Airport

Retailers

Retail excellence meets local identity: JAH Arabia International Duty Free opens in Jeddah

Fashion, Bags & Accessories

Louis Vuitton opens second store with Dubai Duty Free at Dubai International Airport

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Qatar Duty Free welcomes French Swimwear brand Vilebrequin to Hamad International Airport

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Qatar Duty Free welcomes Qatari café Flat White to Hamad International Airport

Fashion, Bags & Accessories

Kashkha set to make TFWA World Exhibition debut in Cannes

Retailers

A first in the Middle East: Muscat Duty Free launches Malayali Beer

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New benchmark for the year: Dubai Duty Free records US$177 Million in August sales

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The House of Suntory partners with Qatar Duty Free in exclusive Hamad International Airport pop-up

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Lagardère Travel Retail launches new operations at Madinah and Tabuk airports

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

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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

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July 24, 2025

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

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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

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Qatar Duty Free reports 18% sales increase for 2024

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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

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

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Kreol Travel Retail launches Anchor Milk Powder at Muscat Duty Free

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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

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

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

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

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

Traffic, Travel & Tourism

Qatar’s tourism set for 5% growth in 2025

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

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