Middle East And Africa News

(10-Oct-2008) Anne Smith will be responsible for health, safety and environmental issues and will also manage the Dubai Duty Free Foundation

(7-Oct-2008) “Investing in the Future” is the theme of this year’s event, which will be co-organised by TFWA

(6-Oct-2008) Operator on track for record $1bn to coincide with 25th anniversary

(3-Oct-2008) The company will operate a 200sq m (2,152sq ft) outlet at Abu Dhabi International airport terminal three

(3-Oct-2008) The retailer will open duty-free stores at four African airports, one in a military base in Botswana and a second downtown store in Mauritius

(3-Sep-2008) The travel retailer reported growth in turnover in the first half of the year despite negative accounting effects from devaluation of the US dollar.

(1-Sep-2008) Alpha Group CEO Peter Williams leaves the company after overseeing its reorganisation following the acquisition by Autogrill

(29-Aug-2008) The Aer Rianta International-Middle East subsidiary recorded sales of BD18m ($47.7m) in the first half of 2008

(27-Aug-2008) The acquisition of World Duty Free and the remaining 49.95% stake in Aldeasa raises the company’s revenue

(26-Aug-2008) Duty-free concessionaire Sociedade de Desenvolvimento de São Tomé accused of contractual violations