RETAIL PEOPLE MAGAZINE ISSUE 30 – NEW BEGINNINGS

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EVENTS GALLERY

A Glimpse of the 27th Anniv Retail Congress MENA 2021 – T The successful celebration of the Retail Congress MENA 2021, organized by the largest retail industry association, The Middle East Council of Shopping Centres & Retailers (MECS+R), and in partnership with the Dubai Association Centre and the Dubai Chamber, was held last December 6 & 7, 2021 at the Ritz Carlton DIFC Hotel. The annual retail conference opened its doors to over 4,000+ delegates from around the world. The event began with welcome address from Younus Al Mulla, MECS+R Chairman, Eng. Wail Balkhair, MECS+R Board President and David Macadam, MECS+R CEO. The event was followed by remarkable and insightful conference sessions conducted by industry experts with a back to back keynote

addresses from incredible speakers Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, Dubai Tourism and Steve Dennis, Author of Remarkable Retail along with panel sessions focused on the technology and marketing retail overview and trends. Day two of the conference sessions was also filled with remarkable line-up of speakers - Avi Akas - Chairman, JLL Israel, Serge Derhy Owner & CEO from Renuar/Twentyfourseven, Shahram Shamsaee CEO of Merex Investment, Bob Phibbs - The Retail Doctor and Michael Ruckman - CEO of Senteo. The conference sessions were in parallel with the numerous exhibitions from prominent and upcoming shopping centres, retail brands, retail technology and solution providers showcasing their products and services.

Retail Congress MENA Conference Day 1 & 2 | 6-7th December 2021 | Samaya Ballroom

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Aldar Marks Ras Al Khaimah Entry, Acquires Al Hamra Mall for Dh410 Million

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Kohl’s Promises 400 New Sephora Shop-in Shops

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Saudi Alhokair to Leverage Microfinance Across its Wide Retail Network, says CEO

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Russia’s Retail Trade Turnover up 7.3% YOY in 2021 - Rosstat

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Dubai Hills to Enhance Consumer Shopping Experience

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One-on-One with Mohammed Al Mazrouie, Dalma Mall

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pages 52-53

Mall of Muscat Wins Prestigious ‘Most Trusted Brand in Oman’ Award

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Collaboration is Key to Creating World Class Retail Destinations

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pages 50-51

From Beta to Meta; The Metaverse and How it will Affect the Shopping Mall Industry

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Social Media Trends For 2022

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AI in Real Estate

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pages 48-49

Shifting Trends: The Key to a Successful Retail Business

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pages 46-47

A Glimpse of the 27th Anniversary Celebration of the Retail Congress MENA 2021 – The Year of New Opportunities

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pages 24-31

City Centre Bahrain Building a Digital Future

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pages 18-19

Value Shopping Evolution – Dubai Outlet Mall

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pages 20-21

The Rebirth of Retail In Saudi Arabia

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pages 6-9

Hamat Holding Announces New Expansions in 2022

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pages 16-17

Reimagining Retail with Metaverse

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pages 10-13

How ROSHN is Integrating Retail and Communities in Saudi Arabia

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pages 14-15

WELCOME REMARKS

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pages 4-5
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