The pace of development in Dubai is dizzying. Can the emirate sustain and even justify the growth and infrastructure advances now under way? One of the beneficiaries, Dubai Duty Free, has no doubts, as managing director Colm McLoughlin tells John Rimmer

Since 1990 the Middle East has more than doubled its share of global tourist arrivals, to 4.6% in 2004. Despite the growth the region has remained largely undiscovered as a tourist destination among western travellers. But interest is growing in emerging markets such as Oman, Jordan, Syria, Yemen, Qatar and Lebanon. Sandra Newman reports

Online editor Emily Pacey looks at some of the biggest stories featured on RavenFox.com over the past month

Online editor Emily Pacey looks at some of the biggest stories featured on RavenFox.com over the past month

Online editor Emily Pacey looks at some of the biggest stories featured on RavenFox.com over the past month

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Over the past 10 years the confectionery sector has been transformed from a mere afterthought into a core duty-free category. With Nestlé continuing to lead a "double the sales" drive and Kraft Foods unveiling a new strategy, the category looks stronger than ever. Michael Eaton examines the key factors that have influenced confectionery's meteoric rise

Aer Rianta International–Middle East believes it has taken retailing standards in Egypt to a new level with Egyptair Duty Free's store in the new City Stars shopping centre. But does the downtown store have the right customer mix to become a success? Joe Bates reports

As rival retailers cry "overbid", TRI assesses the fallout from Aldeasa's aggressive offer for Kuwait Duty Free. By Dermot Davitt

The final travel-retail events of calendar year 2005, based in the buoyant Middle East, will focus on customer service and the rapid expansion of regional business

Online editor Emily Pacey looks at some of the biggest stories featured on RavenFox.com over the past month

Online editor Emily Pacey looks at some of the biggest stories featured on RavenFox.com over the past month

Online editor Emily Pacey looks at some of the biggest stories featured on RavenFox.com over the past month

With the increasing popularity of electronic communication tools such as Blackberrys and laptop computers, how are writing instrument suppliers responding to the challenges presented by a rapidly changing market? Lorna Strickland finds out

Since 1990 the Middle East has more than doubled its share of global tourist arrivals, to 4.6% in 2004. Despite the growth the region has remained largely undiscovered as a tourist destination among western travellers. But interest is growing in emerging markets such as Oman, Jordan, Syria, Yemen, Qatar and Lebanon. Sandra Newman reports

The new retail division of property developer Nakheel, Retail Corp, aims to take advantage of the synergies afforded between landlord and retailer to grow its position in Dubai's retail arena. Tina Milton talks to Retail Corp chief operating officer Marvin Shaire to find out how.

With more than 100 outlets in nine countries in the Middle East, Costa Coffee is one of the region's fastest-growing food and beverage franchises. And airports are at the heart of the brand's expansion strategy, regional franchise director Paul Smith tells Dermot Davitt

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European Low Fare Airlines Association secretary general Jan Skeels argues the case for maintaining deregulation across the European airline industry

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Tobacco

Confectionery and fine foods

Jewellery and watches

Fragrances & cosmetics

Fashion and leathergoods

Liquor