Middle East And Africa News

(26-Nov-2007) Three more countries join the list of those seeking approval of their airport security measures to allow passengers to transfer at European airports with their liquid purchases

(21-Nov-2007) The outlet is set to boost the company's fortunes in Africa in the second half of 2007 along with new outlets at Egypt's Sharm el Sheikh airport terminal two, which opened in September

(19-Nov-2007) The duty-free operator has revealed plans to open a store at Ras Al Khaimah airport and other locations in the emirate

(16-Nov-2007) The new facility at Queen Alia International airport will cover 85,000sq m (914,932sq ft) and is scheduled to open in 2010

(15-Nov-2007) Dubai Duty Free’s forthcoming retail developments will see its business change dramatically over the next two years. And the company is about to unveil a new logistics centre that will allow it to capitalise on the new opportunities. Gavin Lipsith reports

(15-Nov-2007) A look at Saudi Arabian Airlines’ growing retail business provides a fresh perspective on the kingdom’s duty-free potential, writes Gavin Lipsith

(15-Nov-2007) The strong potential in the Middle East market offers suppliers a golden opportunity, but there are several challenges to overcome. DFNI speaks to leading suppliers about their development in the region

(15-Nov-2007) After another year of strong growth, five of Aer Rianta International–Middle East’s (ARI–ME) businesses now generate more than $100m in annual sales each. Managing director John Sutcliffe talks Gavin Lipsith through the retailer’s blooming portfolio

(8-Nov-2007) Organisers claim the fifth edition of the event will be the biggest yet

(5-Nov-2007) The Sakal Group-owned company is to operate the duty-free store at Ovda for another five years