{"id":14239,"date":"2026-06-03T05:53:38","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T05:53:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rakmediaoffice.ae\/?p=14239"},"modified":"2026-06-04T06:48:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T06:48:40","slug":"ras-al-khaimah-international-airport-appoints-duty-free-americas-as-exclusive-travel-retail-partner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rakmediaoffice.ae\/en\/media-center\/press-releases\/ras-al-khaimah-international-airport-appoints-duty-free-americas-as-exclusive-travel-retail-partner\/","title":{"rendered":"Ras Al Khaimah International Airport Appoints Duty Free Americas as Exclusive Travel Retail Partner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- VideographyWP Plugin Message: Automatic video embedding prevented by plugin options. --><br \/>\nRas 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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in the airport\u2019s 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\u2019s duty-free and retail portfolio.<\/p>\n<p>The partnership was formally marked on June 2 with an inauguration ceremony at RAK International Airport, bringing together senior representatives including His Excellency Engr. Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of Department of Civil Aviation RAK &amp; Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, Leon Falic, Falic Group President.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe 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,\u201d commented His Excellency Engr. Sheikh Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of Department of Civil Aviation RAK &amp; Ras Al Khaimah International Airport.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis appointment marks a significant step in DFA\u2019s continued expansion across the Middle East and reinforces both our long-term commitment to the region and the airport\u2019s confidence in our ability to elevate Ras Al Khaimah\u2019s travel retail proposition to new heights and further strengthen its position as a growing international gateway,\u201d commented Leon Falic, President of Falic Group. \u201cWe are excited to partner with the airport, with existing and new brands, and stakeholders as we begin this new chapter together.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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