INTRODUCTION
MECS+R DIRECTORY 2021
Foreword
W
ith great pleasure as Chairman of the Middle East Council of Shopping Centres & Retailers (MECS+R), that we launch the MECS+R Directory for 2021.
Mr. Younis Al Mulla also serves as the Senior Vice President – Retail, International Development, Shopping Malls, Procurement and Government Affairs at Majid Al Futtaim Retail. A few of his previous roles include as Vice President of Mall of the Emirates, Vice President of Business Development and Chief Executive Officer of Al Mamzar Island. Before joining Majid Al Futtaim, he served at the Dubai Police, Dubai Ports & Customs Authority and Free Zone Corporation. Mr. Al Mulla currently sits on the Boards of the UAE Food Bank and the Emirates Down Syndrome Association.
Each year we make the Directory more accessible, easier to use and more comprehensive. Thank you to all our members, shopping centre teams and retailers for your assistance in assembling this year’s information to add to the Directory. Every year the team at the MECS+R raises the bar on content and delivery of services. To our Members in 2021, look forward to new and more enhanced services from the MECS+R. Launching a new series of webinars, GVS education programs, networking programs to support, enhance and facilitate your business. To our new Board of Directors, thank you for your support, time
and guidance. Together we create value for our members as the leading industry trade body in the region. The MECS+R team is the leading retail influencer and oversight board for all countries in MENA region, West & Central Asia and Iran.
Every year the team at the MECS+R raises the bar on content and delivery of services. I want to personally thank you, our members for your support. As Chairman, I want to acknowledge the tireless efforts of the MECS+R team for your contributions to the organization on so many levels. Keeping the MECS+R relevant and progressive during times of extreme challenge which Covid-19 brought to the industry is no small undertaking. We recognize the successes you have made during the past year! Congratulations to all on launching this new 2021 MECS+R Directory! Thank you.
Mr. Al Mulla handing over a trophy to Dalma Mall for Excellence In Public Relations At The Gala Dinner & Awards During Retail Congress MENA. Dalma Mall And Team, also won 6 Other Awards In Different Categories.
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Mr. Younis Al Mulla Chairman of the Board The Middle East Council of Shopping Centres & Retailers (MECS+R)
