Ras Al Khaimah International Airport Appoints Duty Free Americas as Exclusive Travel Retail Partner
Ras Al Khaimah
(RAK) International Airport, located in the UAE, is pleased to announce the
appointment of Duty Free Americas (DFA) as the new and exclusive Travel Retail
partner for the Airport, covering all categories, following a highly
competitive RFP process.
DFA, a
family-owned and operated business and part of Falic Group, is the largest
travel retail operator in the Americas and a leading operator worldwide, with
increasing retail footprint in the Middle East.
This strategic
partnership marks a significant milestone in the airport’s ongoing commitment
to elevating the passenger experience and enhancing its commercial offering.
DFA will assume responsibility for delivering a refreshed, innovative, and
customer-centric retail environment across the airport’s duty-free and retail
portfolio.
The partnership
was formally marked on June 2 with an inauguration ceremony at RAK
International Airport, bringing together senior representatives including His
Excellency Sheikh Engr. Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of Department of
Civil Aviation RAK & Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, Leon Falic,
Falic Group President.
“The appointment
of Duty-Free Americas marks a significant step forward in our vision to further
develop Ras Al Khaimah International Airport as a leading regional gateway.
This partnership reflects our commitment to enhancing every aspect of the
passenger experience through world-class retail, service excellence, and
international collaboration. We look forward to working closely with DFA as we
support the continued growth of tourism and connectivity in Ras Al Khaimah,”
commented His Excellency Sheikh Engr. Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of
Department of Civil Aviation RAK & Ras Al Khaimah International Airport.
“This
appointment marks a significant step in DFA’s continued expansion across the
Middle East and reinforces both our long-term commitment to the region and the
airport’s confidence in our ability to elevate Ras Al Khaimah’s travel retail
proposition to new heights and further strengthen its position as a growing
international gateway,” commented Leon Falic, President of Falic Group. “We are
excited to partner with the airport, with existing and new brands, and
stakeholders as we begin this new chapter together.”