Middle East Newsroom
Video Interview: L’Oréal Travel Retail’s Jesús Abia on embracing ‘Pentarchy’ partnerships
In this video interview, L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific Managing Director Jesús Abia discusses why he believes the beauty giant is well positioned to meet the evolving needs of today’s travellers.
Familia Torres partners with Dubai Duty Free and MMI Travel Retail Division in exclusive Celeste release
The 2021 Celeste Crianza Dubai City Skyline Edition celebrates the UAE city’s architecture and star-filled skies.
Interview: Aïda and SSP bring Viennese coffee house culture to Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz Airport
Aïda Executive Director Dominik Prousek speaks exclusively to The Moodie Davitt Report from Jeddah, where his famous brand has opened an ambitious first overseas airport location.
Imperial Brands shows support for MEADFA Conference 2024 with Platinum Sponsorship
The sponsorship highlights Imperial Brands’ dedication to strengthening its footprint in the rapidly evolving Middle East and Africa travel retail markets.
Live at the MEADFA Conference in Abu Dhabi
The annual Middle East & Duty Free Association (MEADFA) Conference is taking place in Abu Dhabi this week (17-19 November) and The Moodie Davitt Report through Founder & Chairman Martin Moodie and President Dermot Davitt is on location to bring you highlights of the event.
Qatar Duty Free highlights elevated experiences with Moodie Davitt makeover
Qatar Duty Free partners with The Moodie Davitt Report for a colourful makeover of our home page, as the retailer highlights the continuing commercial transformation at the gateway to Qatar.
Crafting a new future: How Sophie Cookson is building a spirits brand incubator in the Middle East
Former Diageo executive Sophie Cookson recently created the neatly named Craft & Culture as a brand incubator designed to help craft and artisan drinks brands access and thrive in Middle East markets, with travel retail a core focus.
Weitnauer Group set to participate in MEADFA, targeting new opportunities in African retail
“Africa is an important region for Weitnauer Group due to its rapidly expanding economics, infrastructure development and growing demand for quality goods,” says Weitnauer Group Vice President MEA Ibragim Ulbashev.
Colm McLoughlin funeral details revealed as special travel retail Smile Train fund created in his memory
The funeral of Dubai Duty Free’s long-time Executive Vice Chairman and CEO and one of travel retail’s greatest statesmen, will be held in Ennis, Ireland on Thursday 21 November.
Strong UK Travel division performance buoys WHSmith full-year sales and profits
Leading travel retailer WHSmith today posted preliminary results for the 12 months ending 31 August, with Travel division revenue climbing +11% to £1,466 million.
Falic Group launches UETA MEA global diplomatic supply business out of Dubai
Falic Group, owners of Duty Free Americas, today announced the launch of UETA MEA, a business specialised in serving diplomats worldwide.
Riyadh Air extends digital reach as it aims to transform travel with hyper-personalisation
The new Saudi carrier’s seamless digital offering – which includes a dedicated app – enables passengers to book their whole trip in one place, combining multiple itineraries under one order and giving them the means to add optional extras.
