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Registration is now open for this year’s MEADFA Conference, which will take place in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Managed in partnership with TFWA, the event will be held from the 17th to the 19th of November at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Hotel and will mark the return of the conference to the United Arab Emirates.

Delegates who take advantage of early bird registration will be able to benefit from a 10% discount rate, available from 14th August to 3rd September via this link: https://meadfa-conference24.site.calypso-event.net/authentification/connection-box.htm. After this date, it will be possible to pre-register at the regular entry rates until 4th November.

This year’s MEADFA Conference is hosted by Abu Dhabi Airports in collaboration with Avolta Group, which will organise the Gala Dinner, a highlight of the conference. The Gala Dinner will be held at the prestigious Ethara F1 Circuit in Abu Dhabi, promising a unique and memorable experience for MEADFA delegates.

“Once again, the enthusiasm we have seen already for the MEADFA Conference is immensely gratifying. Abu Dhabi’s outward-facing attitude and its commitment to encouraging co-operation across the Middle East and Africa align with our goals as an association, making it the perfect backdrop for what promises to be a highlight of this year’s duty free and travel retail calendar. We very much look forward to welcoming our friends and business partners both new and old to Abu Dhabi.” Sherif Toulan, MEADFA President

“We at TFWA are proud to be lending our support to this important event once again. The conference connects industry colleagues from across the sub-continent with those from international markets and will provide delegates with the opportunity to gain invaluable insight into doing business in Africa and the Middle East.” Erik Juul-Mortensen, TFWA President