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GWS MEA

Global Wine & Spirits MEA is a distributor of leading wine and spirits brands across the Middle East and Africa, with omnichannel capabilities covering all channels—Domestic, Travel Retail, and e Commerce—serving all markets through subsidiaries and distributors. We elevate brand desirability and drive significant business growth by inspiring memorable experiences, building iconic brands, and connecting people through exceptional products and service.


Contact:
Laurent Boidevezi
GWS MEA CEO
laurent@falicgroup.com

DFP WORLD

DFP WORLD is a Dubai-headquartered duty-free and travel retail operator and distributor dedicated to disciplined, governance-led expansion across Africa’s frontier markets. Established in 2013, the Group was structured to provide global brand owners and industry stakeholders with a controlled route to market in environments where regulatory alignment, channel integrity, and operational stability are fundamental.
The company operates as a fully integrated platform encompassing bonded logistics, controlled distribution, airport and border retail execution, and in-house store concept development. This vertical structure ensures continuity across the value chain — from consolidation hub to point of sale — while maintaining full visibility and accountability at every stage of product flow.

DFP WORLD operates exclusively within formally authorised duty-free and tax-exempt channels, either under direct brand approval or in strategic alignment with recognised global travel retail operators and authorised distributors. Clear structural separation between domestic and non-domestic channels preserves pricing architecture, protects brand equity, and ensures transparent, traceable distribution.

In Zimbabwe, DFP WORLD is the first and only brand-approved airport duty-free operator at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare. The operation serves as a reference model for compliant airport retail development in Sub-Saharan Africa, combining bonded supply chain management, structured category planning, and regulatory-aligned execution within a growing aviation gateway.

Across selected African jurisdictions, the Group’s logistics network incorporates bonded consolidation hubs, temperature-controlled handling where required, and a defined distribution oversight layer including depletion tracking and allocation monitoring. This control architecture provides measurable transparency for brand partners and supports sustainable category development in markets characterised by regulatory and infrastructure variability.

DFP WORLD is a Gold Sponsor of MEADFA, a Silver Sponsor of The Trinity Forum, and a Strategic Partner of the Zimbabwean Business Council, reflecting long-term institutional engagement and commitment to responsible ecosystem development.

As African aviation, cross-border mobility, and international tourism continue to expand, durable travel retail growth will depend on governance, disciplined execution, and alignment between brands, operators, and authorities. DFP WORLD operates as a structured execution partner within this evolving landscape — delivering controlled market access, regulatory integrity, and long-term value creation across Africa’s duty-free environment.

DFP WORLD
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Gold Sponsor, MEADFA
Silver Sponsor, The Trinity Forum
Strategic Partner, Zimbabwean Business Council
www.dfpworld.com

TRAVEL RETAIL SALES & SERVICES

Travel Retail Sales & Services LLC (TRSS), in collaboration with Aer Rianta International Middle East (ARIME), manages the skincare, perfume, cosmetics, jewellery, and sunglasses sections at Zayed International Airport, Terminal A, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. ARIME is the largest duty-free operator in the Middle East region, with operations in Bahrain, Lebanon, Cyprus, Qatar, and Oman.

Established on October 31, 2016, and operating since July 2023, TRSS employs over 300 staff members representing 30 nationalities. Our retail outlets span across a total area of 2,068 square meters and feature a diverse array of products across multiple categories, particularly in beauty, boasting more than 100 brands encompassing skincare, cosmetics, and fragrance. This selection has been meticulously crafted to showcase a robust lineup of global brands alongside a thoughtfully curated collection of Arabic brands.

Contact Details:

Zayed International Airport – Abu Dhabi
P.O. Box 54204
Telephone: +971 2 882 8616
Website: https://www.trss-abudhabi.com/



INTERAFRICAN MARKETING

Established in 1981, Inter-African Marketing has emerged as the premier distributor of luxury beauty brands throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, Inter-African Marketing has positioned itself as the leading distributor of global beauty brands in the region.

Working closely with renowned brand owners such as CHANEL, L’OREAL, PUIG, COTY, and LVMH, Inter-African Marketing currently operates in over 40 markets across Sub-Saharan Africa. Our extensive reach encompasses both the domestic market and travel retail sectors, allowing us to cater to a diverse range of customers.

To ensure seamless operations and efficient support, Inter-African Marketing has strategically established seven offices across Sub-Saharan Africa. These offices serve as hubs for sales, marketing, training, and distribution services, enabling us to provide tailored assistance to retailers in each individual region.

Recognizing the unique requirements of each brand and retailer, we offer a comprehensive range of services to facilitate the import and distribution of products locally. Additionally, for brands with global agreements with major travel retail operators, we provide specialized services in HR, merchandising, and training.

In our pursuit of maximizing sales and brand visibility, we go beyond conventional marketing strategies. Our team develops bespoke marketing campaigns that align with global expectations, ensuring that our clients receive unparalleled exposure in the African market.

At Inter-African Marketing, our ultimate goal is to create a localized brand experience for global brands in Africa. We strive to provide individuals with an immersive and unforgettable journey when they travel into and out of Africa.

In a recent expansion, Inter-African Marketing ventured into the retail sector with the introduction of Scentopia, a chain of luxury beauty stores. Scentopia has rapidly become Ghana’s largest luxury beauty retailer and is currently the fastest-growing retailer in Africa. With nine stores in Ghana, three stores in Mauritius, and two stores in Senegal, Scentopia aims to be the premier beauty shopping destination in each of its markets.

For further  information on Inter-African Marketing, their services and brands, please contact info@interafricanmarketing.com or visit www.interafricanmarketing.com

CONTACT:
Johnny Lakhwani
Email: johnny@interafricanmarketing.com
Phone: +233 246729686
Web address: https://interafricanmarketing.com/

BLOOM DEAD SEA GIFT ENTERPRISE

BLOOM Dead Sea Gift Enterprise, founded in Jordan in 1993, Bloom Dead Sea Life Products has perfected the utilization of the distinctive healing properties of the Dead Sea. The company specializes in delivering a premium range of skincare and wellness products to its clientele in 26 countries.

With innovative incorporation of Dead Sea minerals, known for their therapeutic qualities, following their main purpose to be the alliance between The Mother Nature and Skin essential needs into a diverse range of skincare offerings. With a commitment to both high quality and affordability, Bloom has successfully attracted clients Loyalty from of all ages, catering to both men and women on a global scale.

Examples on check boxes BLOOM Dead Sea Life tick

  • Over 30 years of excellence, going to fully eco-friendly manufacturing processes and packaging.
  • Unique products enriched with the exceptional minerals of the Dead Sea.
  • BLOOM products are made to the highest quality standards, backed by extensive research and development grounded in scientific principles.
  • We continuously innovate to meet new trends and satisfy seekers of new products.
  • Approved and certified in Jordan and multiple countries worldwide. ISO 22716 , GMP , Organic certificate for the most selling 6 items , CPNP Europe
  • An outstanding CSR initiative supporting approximately 3000 single mothers in Jordan.
  • Competitive prices ensuring retailers a minimum profit margin of 60%
  • Wide range of health and beauty facial and Body products.
  • Winners of several Awards locally and internationally please visit www.bloom.com.jo

Always Ready to discuss your thoughts and plans. Let us talk.
CEO – Engineer Elham Zeadat

CONTACT:

Bloom Dead Sea Gift Enterprise
Fuhais – Al Amal Street P.O.Box 137 19152 Jordan
WhatsApp: +962795598775
Tel:  +96265712680
email: bloom.elham@gmail.com    & cc: info@bloom.com.jo
Website: www.bloom.com.jo

CHOCO MYTHS

Athens-Based company Roots of Life PC was established in 2016. The company is active in the wholesale segment, through its fully owned brands, Choco Myths and GREETS cosmetics.

Choco Myths (www.chocomyths.com) is an innovative confectionery brand based on worldwide mythological, historical & fictional characters presented in a fun, but always respectful way. Our tasty products, colorful packaging and artistic caricatures intrigue people and make them want to learn more about the figures, the civilizations and the myths behind them.

Our current portfolio includes various products, such as chocolates & cookies. Our goal is to create tasty products with the highest quality standards, whilst offering an educational sweet touch through the short stories on the back of each package. On top of that, the eye-catching merchandising creates a fun atmosphere and attracts traffic, making our brand an ideal fit for Travel Retail.

Currently, our concept “hosts” over 200 original caricatures & sketches from different territories across the cosmos. Among other things, our company provides the option to create your own custom product assortment based on your preferred designs & heroes, either through our existing range or through the creation of new original figures, ideal for your retail channel.

Contact:
Tel: +30 2102837485 / +30 6948206018
Mail: info@chocomyths.gr
Web: www.chocomyths.com

GREETS (www.greets.gr) is a natural cosmetics brand with products based on Greek organic olive oil, Mediterranean herbs and natural extracts. Our product line includes a wide range of natural skincare products, such as face creams, body butters, body lotions, mists, hand & foot creams and more. All products contain 100% Greek organic olive oil and are produced in Greece.
In general, our focus is the Travel Retail channel, including collaborations with stores in major airports & specialty stores.

Contact:
Tel: +30 2102837485 / +30 6948206018
Mail: info@greets.gr /
Web: www.greets.gr

Nestlé International Travel Retail (NITR)

Nestlé International Travel Retail (NITR) is part of Nestlé SA, the Swiss multinational company which ranks as the world’s largest food and beverage company.

This standalone business was created in January 1999, with a central office based in Switzerland complemented with Regional Business Managers based in different regions of the world.

Our mission is the bring excitement to all travellers and to introduce them to our leading brands and, in many cases, our travel retail-exclusive products. It is also our aim to have food the #1 purchased category in travel retail. These may be ambitious targets, but we will reach them at the same time as ensuring a sustainable future.

Our ‘Together We Grow’ is a new platform to help our retailer partners accelerate sustainable programmes. It can support sustainability objectives at the same time as communicating the already significant environmental impact that has been made through extensive packaging projects, and the Cocoa Plan and Coffee Plan responsible sourcing initiatives over the last 15 years. Flexibility plays a major role in Together We Grow so it can be tailored to suit different brands and regions and elements of sustainability. Outstanding digital and in-store assets, which include QR codes to enable consumers to learn more about the Cocoa and Coffee plans, can be deployed across the consumer journey from pre-trip to in-store and post-trip.

We are convinced that ‘Together We Grow’ can drive incremental growth and enhanced promotional visibility whilst providing engaging educational assets across the entire customer journey. The platform includes all key NITR brands – KitKat, Smarties, Quality Street, After Eight, Nescafé and our its latest addition, Nestlé Sustainably Sourced Cocoa.

This new premium travel retail-exclusive product is an exciting addition to our portfolio and one which clearly underlines NITR’s focus on sustainability. Simply put, Nestlé Sustainably Sourced Cocoa combines Nestlé’s Swiss chocolate expertise with sustainability. It is a direct result of the Nestlé Cocoa Plan, to support cocoa farms and their communities, and a collaboration with Rainforest Alliance which will support the education of 156,000 children.

Research confirms that the majority of travellers look for sustainable confectionery products in duty free. With a ‘Does Good, Tastes Good’ tagline, Nestlé Sustainably Sourced Cocoa will hero our passion for chocolate making and the responsible sourcing of our cocoa.

A sustainable future is the only way forward and NITR is determined to lead the way with sought-after brands and strong business relationships.

Contact:
Rowena Holland
Essential Communications
Tel: +44 (0) 208 405 8109
Mob: +44 (0) 7525 234265
Email: row@essencompr.com

 

Overseas Distribution Company

Overseas Distribution Company is a prominent distributor in the LTC duty-free category. We serve key airports, inflight customers, diplomatic suppliers, ship chandlers and military organizations in more than 50 countries. We have established relationships with 450 duty-free and travel retail operators across more than 50 countries with a focus on Africa as we bring suppliers and customers together with our route to markets.

Contact details:
Mr. Manuel Demaerel, Commercial Director
Address:
Mexicostraat 3
2030 Antwerp, Belgium
Phone: +32 3 545 95 57
Email: manueldemaerel@overseas.be
Website: www.overseas.be

Al Haramain Perfumes

Al Haramain Perfumes: Blending Tradition and Contemporary Scents

Al Haramain Perfumes is a prestigious fragrance brand with a rich heritage that spans over since 1970. Established with a passion for creating captivating scents, the brand has become synonymous with excellence and innovation in the world of perfumery. With a focus on blending traditional Arabian ingredients with contemporary influences, Al Haramain Perfumes offers a wide range of exquisite fragrances that captivate the senses and leave a lasting impression.

One of the brand’s most iconic fragrances is AL Haramain L’Aventure. This captivating scent embodies the spirit of adventure, combining vibrant notes of lemon, bergamot, and rose with warm and sensual undertones of cedarwood, patchouli, and musk. AL Haramain L’Aventure is a fragrance that evokes a sense of daring and sophistication, making it a favorite among those with a taste for the extraordinary.

Another gem from Al Haramain Perfumes is Haramain Amber Oud Gold Edition. This opulent fragrance showcases the brand’s mastery in blending precious oud and amber notes. The rich and luxurious aroma of oud, known as “liquid gold,” is skillfully harmonized with the warm and resinous scent of amber. The result is a captivating fragrance that exudes elegance and allure, leaving a trail of sophistication wherever it is worn.

In addition to its captivating perfumes, Al Haramain Perfumes is renowned for its range of bukhoor, particularly Oud Ma’al Attar. Bukhoor, also known as incense, has a significant cultural significance in Arabian traditions. Al Haramain Perfumes expertly crafts bukhoor using premium-quality oud and blends it with other aromatic ingredients to create a truly enchanting experience. Oudh Ma’al Attar combines the rich and smoky notes of oud with delicate floral and woody undertones, creating a captivating fragrance that brings a touch of luxury to any space.

Al Haramain Perfumes also specializes in oud products and agarwood aromas. Oud, derived from the resinous heartwood of agarwood trees, is highly valued for its unique and intoxicating fragrance. Al Haramain Perfumes harnesses the essence of oud to create an array of products, including oud oils, oud-based perfumes, and oud-infused body care items. These offerings allow fragrance enthusiasts to experience the timeless allure of oud in various forms, adding a touch of Arabian elegance to their daily routine.

With its unwavering commitment to quality and innovation, Al Haramain Perfumes continues to captivate fragrance connoisseurs worldwide. The brand’s ability to blend traditional Arabian ingredients with contemporary scents results in perfumes that are both timeless and modern, making Al Haramain Perfumes a coveted choice for those seeking unique and long-lasting fragrances. Whether it’s their iconic perfumes like AL Haramain L’Aventure and Haramain Amber Oud Gold Edition or their exquisite bukhoor and oud products, Al Haramain Perfumes invites you to embark on a sensory journey that celebrates the beauty of Arabian fragrance traditions.

Contact details:

Telephone number: +971 6 74 80 555 / +971 6 74 31 143
Fax number: +971 6 74 80 500 / +971 6 74 31 040
Email Address: info@alharamainperfumes.com
Corporate Website: ahp.alharamainperfumes.com
Online shop: shop.alharamainperfumes.com