Live from the MEADFA Conference in Dubai

UAE. The annual Middle East & Duty Free Association (MEADFA) Conference is taking place in Dubai this week (9-11 November) and The Moodie Davitt Report is on location to bring you highlights of the event.

Our coverage is supported by emerging markets travel retail specialist company DFP World.

President Dermot Davitt is co-moderating the conference alongside Michele Miranda, Conference Director at Tax Free World Association (TFWA), which manages the event for MEADFA.

The Moodie Davitt Report Publisher Irene Revilla is also on hand to meet existing and potential business partners.

SUNDAY 9 NOVEMBER

A Heinemann-logoed ice sculpture framed against the Dubai night sky
MATARAT Holding General Manager Non-Aero Marcus Spahn with Dermot Davitt at the Welcome Evening
Meeting at a packed Welcome Evening are (from left) The Moodie Davitt Report President Dermot Davitt, Kreol Group CEO Lal Arakulath, Lagardère Travel Retail Head of the Middle East Dr. Munif Mohammed and Lagardère Travel Retail CEO West, Central & East Africa Sountou Bousso
Gebr. Heinemann was host for a magnificent Welcome Evening on Sunday; pictured are Heinemann CEO Middle East Africa Bernard Schlafstein (left) with Jordanian Duty Free Shops Managing Director Haitham Al Majali, a partner in the Jeddah Duty Free business
Reconnecting at MEADFA 2025 are (from left) Gulf Beverages Chief Commercial Officer Salim Ravindra, GMR Airports Limited CEO – Group Duty Free Business Ashish Chopra, Kreol Group CEO Lal Arakulath and Kreol Group Executive Director Kreol Arakulath
A balmy Sunday draws to a close with guests soon to gather for the Welcome Cocktail hosted by Heinemann Middle East Africa. This lovely view from the conference centre takes in the city in the distance, with the Burj Khalifa framed by the setting sun
MEADFA President Abdeslam Agzoul makes his final preparations on stage before the show begins
The broad stage installed by MEADFA and TFWA in a ballroom expected to welcome over 700 guests
Hot off the press (racks): Qatar Duty Free features as the cover story in The Moodie Davitt Magazine, available in hard copy at the event.  Click here for the digital edition, out now.
Flying the flag: The Intercontinental Dubai Festival City plays host to the MEADFA Conference 2025, with event branding prominent as guests arrive

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