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Saudi Arabia Newsroom
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Interview: L’azurde CEO Sélim Chidiac on the jewellery house’s remarkable journey
The acclaimed business leader who played such a key role in Red Bull’s extraordinary rise in the early 2000s, has sprinkled the same magic dust over L’azurde, the world’s fourth-largest jewellery manufacturer. Now travel retail is getting the same attention. Read More
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Lagardère and HWH launch Grabb’it store in Dubai International Airport
The supermarket-meets-snacking concept at DXB Terminal 3 offers a variety of cuisines and healthy options. Read More
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Interview: Storck Travel Retail’s ‘Consistent and Focused’ approach to growing confectionery market share
This year, Storck Travel Retail is celebrating its 30th anniversary and for the first time is giving the industry a behind-the-scenes look at the values and ethos that drives it. Read More
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Gebr. Heinemann strikes agreement to manage AROYA Cruises retail offer
Gebr. Heinemann will extend its maritime business footprint through an exclusive retail agreement for the newly-established premium cruise line. Read More
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Records tumble at King Khalid Airport as June duty free revenues outstrip 2019 by +93%
The extraordinary commercial performance at the Riyadh gateway continues, driven by record passenger numbers in June. Read More
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Interview: Pioneering Almusbah unveils King Fahd Airport stores and eyes international expansion
In an exclusive interview, we discuss Almusbah Group’s new openings, airport portfolio and ambitions for international growth with Business Development Director Andrew Perrier. Read More
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Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport launches major F&B tender
The food & beverage opportunity spans almost 4,000sq m of space, with Jeddah Airports pledging to introduce new food trends and exciting offers to travellers in Saudi Arabia. Read More
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ARI managed turnover rebounds to €1.1 billion after strong 2022
“While recovery [in 2022] was not uniform across all locations, each demonstrated a strong performance, and all were profitable,” says ARI Chief Executive Ray Hernan. Read More
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Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport issues RFP for duty free contract
Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport announces a major tender for its duty free contract, with a bid deadline of 17 August. The opportunity spans vast space across Terminal 1 and the North Terminal. Read More
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Sherif Toulan is re-elected MEADFA President as new Board is named
International Duty Free & Trading Agencies CEO Sherif Toulan remains President of the regional association for two more years, supported by a new Board and officers. Read More
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Airport FAB Conference & Awards to be held in Bangkok on 12-13 September
Destination Bangkok. The Moodie Davitt Report’s long-established Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) Conference & Awards returns after a four-year COVID-driven absence with an extended remit featuring wider airport hospitality services. Read More
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Riyadh Airports Company calls major F&B tender
The F&B opportunities at the leading Saudi Arabian airport are in T3 and T4, and the soon-to-be-opened Metro concourse, amid a strong start to the year for passenger traffic and retail sales. Read More
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FAB Conference & Awards to return on 12-13 September as travel food & beverage market surges
Save the dates. Our long-established Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) Conference & Awards returns this September after a four-year COVID-driven absence with an extended remit featuring wider airport hospitality services. Read More
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King Khalid Airport 2022 duty free sales soar above pre-pandemic level by +51%
Strong passenger volumes exceeding pre-pandemic levels and close collaboration with Lagardère Travel Retail-owned Aelia Duty Free drove a stellar commercial performance in 2002 for Riyadh Airports Company. Read More
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Saudi Arabia approves rules for expanded duty free sector
The Kingdom’s burgeoning duty free sector gets a further boost with official affirmation of the rules governing soon to be extended retail channels. Read More
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Abdulaziz Al Asaker named Commercial Group VP at Riyadh Airports Company
Following a stellar year of outstanding commercial results, Riyadh Airports Company has recognised the key leadership role of Abdulaziz Al Asaker. Read More
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Saudi Arabia will not allow sale of liquor in duty free stores – ZATCA
The Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has poured cold water on mounting speculation that liquor might be added to the permissible categories sold in the Kingdom’s burgeoning duty free retail sector, Saudi Gazette reports today. Read More
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Middle East to lead acceleration of travel recovery in early 2023, reports ForwardKeys
Advance travel bookings to the Middle East for Q1 2023 are up by +15% on 2019 levels, underlining the strength of the regional aviation market, says analyst ForwardKeys. Read More
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Plan revealed for Riyadh airport expansion to accommodate 185 million passengers by 2050
King Salman International Airport will incorporate the existing King Khalid terminals and become one of the world’s largest airports, with a retail and F&B offer to match. Read More
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