Middle East Newsroom
ARI delivers ‘Joy On Your Way’ on Valentine’s Day
Gifting, experiential theatre and surprise were at the heart of a multi-layered Valentine’s Day (14 February) campaign across its network.
The Trinity Forum 2026: Powerful reaction underlines strength of highly successful and memorable Doha edition
We present a selection of LinkedIn reactions from event delegates and speakers at the recently held premier airport commercial revenues conference, staged to much acclaim in Qatar.
Ferrero’s holiday gifting campaign shines in travel retail with strong sales and engagement
The initiative, which ran from October to January, leveraged the holiday gifting season to reinforce Ferrero Rocher’s brand relevance and drive incremental consumption, while also supporting the company’s long-term sustainability goals.
#KickCancerThon update: International Diplomatic Supplies team completes eight-marathon odyssey
The Dubai-headquartered world’s number one diplomatic supply company last Friday completed an extraordinary team effort to support #KickCancerThon, the travel retail industry-wide visibility and fundraising campaign for cancer research.
This week on social media: February gets festive with Lunar New Year and Valentine’s campaigns
This Week on Social Media is our regular column where we spotlight how airports, retailers and brands are connecting with travellers through creative and engaging campaigns on social media.
Images of the Day: Misaka Whisky touches down in Muscat Duty Free as travel retail expansion continues
Our image selection today comes from Muscat Duty Free, where Misaka has made its Middle East debut. “We couldn’t be prouder of our exceptional whisky and the dedicated partners who share our vision,” says Global Drinks Managing Director Harry Kartasis.
Dubai Duty Free reaffirms CSR mission through extended partnership with Dubai Cares
Building on a partnership established in 2017, the retailer’s charitable arm will continue to support the UAE-based global philanthropic group with AED1.5 million (US$408,000) per year from 2026 to 2028, funding Schools2030 initiatives in multiple countries.
The Hershey Company drives engagement via ‘Take the Taste With You’ airport campaign
The campaign is now live at key airports, including Singapore Changi, Kuala Lumpur International and Los Angeles International, with further installations underway in Mumbai, New Delhi and Doha.
#KickCancerThon update: How Mondelez World Travel Retail aims to (Toblerone Pink) Crush cancer
In an extraordinary gesture, Mondelez World Travel Retail is donating US$1 for every limited-edition, travel retail-exclusive Toblerone Pink Crush bar sold through Qatar Duty Free at Hamad International Airport.
Images of the Day: Dubai Duty Free ushers in Chinese New Year with festive fanfare
Our image selection for today comes from Dubai International Airport, where Dubai Duty Free welcomed the Year of the Fire Horse with a vibrant celebration in Concourse B.
Dubai International Airport hits new heights with 95.2 million passengers in 2025
December was a peak month for the airport, with 8.7 million passengers, up +6.1% year-on-year, and closing a record fourth quarter of 25.1 million passengers, up +5.9% from the same period in 2024.
Airport Hospitality World: Air India unveils flagship Maharaja Lounge in Mumbai; Aspire lounge opens at Copenhagen Airport
We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.
