MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA/INTERNATIONAL. Registration has opened for the Middle East & Africa Duty Free Association (MEADFA) Conference 2025. As reported, the event takes place at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City from 9–11 November, hosted by Dubai Duty Free.
Registration until 2 September carries a -10% early bird discount, after which pre-registration at standard rates will continue until 20 October.
As reported, the event will also feature the MEADFA Awards 2025, with winners announced during the Gala Dinner on 10 November.
Programme details and additional event information will be announced in the coming days.
MEADFA President Abdeslam Agzoul said: “Dubai is a destination that never fails to inspire, and it’s a city that reflects the ambition and innovative outlook of our industry.
“The MEADFA Conference will once again offer us the opportunity to connect and collaborate on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of duty free and travel retail.
“On behalf of the MEADFA board, I’d like to extend our appreciation to our host Dubai Duty Free for their partnership and enthusiasm in welcoming the duty-free industry from the region and beyond to this remarkable location.”
TFWA President Philippe Margueritte added: “TFWA is proud to once again be supporting this key event in the duty free and travel retail calendar. Uncertainty seems to be the new normal in our world. It has never been better times for our industry to join forces and share ideas so that we can plan for the future with agility and with confidence.
“With the Middle East and Africa regions expected to continue to play a pivotal role in the global market, this conference offers an invaluable occasion to explore in detail the trends impacting the industry here both today and tomorrow.” ✈
