Registration is now open for this year’s MEADFA Conference, which will take place in Dubai. Organised in partnership with TFWA and hosted by Dubai Duty Free, the event will be held from 9th to 11th November at InterContinental Dubai Festival City. Delegates who take advantage of the early bird registration will be able to benefit from a 10% discount rate, available from 13th August to 2nd September, via this link. Pre-registration after this date will be possible at the regular entry rates until 20th October.

Now in its fourth consecutive year, the MEADFA Awards continue to shine a spotlight on the exceptional achievements of travel retail specialists across the Middle East and Africa region. This year’s edition is set to celebrate innovation, resilience, and transformative contributions within the industry, reinforcing MEADFA's commitment to recognizing excellence.

This year’s MEADFA Conference will take place in Dubai. Managed by TFWA and hosted by Dubai Duty Free, it will be held from 9th to 11th of November at InterContinental Dubai Festival City. Registration will open on 13th August, and an early bird discount of 10% will be available to those signing up before 2nd September. After this date, it will be possible to pre-register at the regular entry rates until 20th October.

The Middle East & Africa Duty Free Association (MEADFA) announces the election its new President and Vice President.

The Middle East & Africa Duty Free Association (MEADFA) convened its 24th Annual General Meeting in Dubai on March 25, 2025, reaffirming its dedication to advancing the duty-free and travel retail industry across the region. With strong participation from MEADFA’s members, the AGM provided a platform to review key achievements, discuss industry challenges, and outline strategic priorities for the future.