TFWA Presidential Election: Candidacies Open Until Election Day

The Tax Free World Association (TFWA) has announced that its upcoming presidential election will take place on December 12. The Association’s Management Committee will elect the next president, and in line with TFWA’s statutes, the elected president will serve a one-year term through December 2026. Members of the Management Committee may submit their candidacy up […]
Cruise Retail: A Revolution in Progress

During the recent webinar on the TFWA Global Cruise Duty Free Buyer Understanding Study 2025, organized by the TFWA (Tax Free World Association), a detailed analysis of the cruise retail sector was presented. The event featured two major interventions: Stephen Hillam, CEO of Pi Insight, who unveiled the findings of his study on cruise passenger […]
Lenovo Invests Big in Saudi Arabia: A New HQ and Manufacturing Future

Global tech leader Lenovo is making Saudi Arabia a central part of its Middle East strategy with a new regional headquarters in Riyadh’s Majdool Tower. Beyond office space, the company plans to build a cutting-edge computer and server factory in the Kingdom. With support from the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Lenovo is reinforcing its commitment […]
Mathieu and Emmanuelle Durand: Alchimie de nos Garrigues, A Wine in Harmony with Nature

Mathieu and Emmanuelle Durand have created a vineyard that embodies their philosophy: an alchemy between respect for nature, a passion for the land, and ancestral know-how. Their estate, Alchimie de nos Garrigues, located in the south of France, in the heart of the Garrigues region, perfectly reflects this approach. Through their work, the Durands aim […]
Hama Gulf Shines at MEADFA 2024: Innovating the Future of Travel Retail.

What an extraordinary day at MEADFA 2024! Hama Gulf had the distinct honor of showcasing our latest innovations and visionary concepts that are set to redefine the future of travel retail. This year’s conference brought together some of the most dynamic leaders and pioneers from across the industry, creating a platform for inspiring discussions, meaningful […]
MEADFA Champions Sustainability Efforts at 2024 Conference.

At the 2024 MEADFA (Middle East and Africa Duty Free Association) Conference in Abu Dhabi, Munif Mohammed, the Sustainability Lead for MEADFA and CEO of Lagardère Travel Retail Middle East, shared a comprehensive update on the association’s sustainability initiatives. Highlighting key findings from recent studies, he explained that the majority of the environmental, social, and […]