Despite DXB passenger numbers growing by 2.3% in the first 6 months, DDF’s year-to-date sales are up 5.86% to $1.29bn
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Dubai Duty Free records $565mn in first-quarter sales after strong February performance
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PIF announces first Saudi-owned duty-free retail business
Saudi Arabia has created Al Waha Duty-Free Company as it targets travel retail growth
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Dubai Duty Free records record $2.2bn sales in 2024
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GCC airport retail sector forecasted to grow 9.5% annually through 2032
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Saudi Arabia approves major duty-free rules
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Dubai Duty Free boss is stepping down
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Massive new duty free opened at Riyadh airport
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Ras Al Khaimah Int’l launches new-look duty free shopping
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