FEARLESS
INNOVATION

charting the next frontiers

Experience the milestone 10th anniversary meeting
that brings together the most influential stakeholders
in the retail and commerce sectors

Experience the milestone 10th anniversary meeting that brings together the most influential stakeholders in the retail and commerce sectors

Join us in celebrating the 10th Anniversary of RLC, where fearless innovation has shaped the future of retail

A catalyst for change

As we commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the Retail Leaders Circle MENA Summit, we celebrate more than a decade of industry leadership, collaboration, and growth, while embracing the untapped potential of a future yet to be defined.

For a decade, we have fearlessly pushed boundaries, embraced disruption, and pioneered change in the retail industry.

At RLC’s 10th Anniversary, global CEOs, policymakers, industry pioneers, and innovators will come together to assess an industry on the cusp of the next big shift. As we stand on the brink of another decade, what will the industry do next?

Join us in celebrating the 10th Anniversary of RLC, where fearless innovation has shaped the future of retail

2024 Themes

The New Growth Agenda

In a period of relentless change and global uncertainty, traditional growth strategies are being upended. The New Growth Agenda ignites discussions on bold and innovative tactics needed to fuel continuous growth in an industry perpetually on the cusp of the next big shift. It urges industry leaders to redefine their growth trajectories in a landscape abundant with opportunities yet fraught with unpredictable challenges. What is the industry to do next? In a period of relentless change and global uncertainty, traditional growth strategies are being upended. The New Growth Agenda ignites discussions on bold and innovative tactics needed to fuel continuous growth in an industry perpetually on the cusp of the next big shift. It urges industry leaders to redefine their growth trajectories in a landscape abundant with opportunities yet fraught with unpredictable challenges. What is the industry to do next?

AI & Tech: powering progress

The advent of AI and technology is shaking the foundations of conventional practices, signaling a groundbreaking era of business transformation. Technologies such as generative AI, machine learning, blockchain, and IoT, are emerging as the industry's new pillars, providing unparalleled opportunities for those agile enough to seize them. Ready to unlock tech's potential? The advent of AI and technology is shaking the foundations of conventional practices, signaling a groundbreaking era of business transformation. Technologies such as generative AI, machine learning, blockchain, and IoT, are emerging as the industry's new pillars, providing unparalleled opportunities for those agile enough to seize them. Ready to unlock tech's potential?

The Lifestyle Destinations Frontiers

The Lifestyle Frontiers

As the industry enters a new era, traditional retail spaces transform into multi-purpose destinations combining shopping, leisure, entertainment, and cultural elements, creating integrated and life-centered experiences for all. This frontier presents a compelling call for a strategic shift towards the creation of vibrant, culture-rich hubs that not only redefine retail but also enhance real estate value and reshape tourism experiences. As the industry enters a new era, traditional retail spaces transform into multi-purpose destinations combining shopping, leisure, entertainment, and cultural elements, creating integrated and life-centered experiences for all. This frontier presents a compelling call for a strategic shift towards the creation of vibrant, culture-rich hubs that not only redefine retail but also enhance real estate value and reshape tourism experiences.

Leadership in the New Normal

In a rapidly evolving business and geopolitical landscape, industry leaders are required to embody resilience, agility, and innovation, steering their organizations through the complexities of an era marked by constant change. As the pace of change accelerates, only the bold will thrive. How can leaders navigate this new era? In a rapidly evolving business and geopolitical landscape, industry leaders are required to embody resilience, agility, and innovation, steering their organizations through the complexities of an era marked by constant change. As the pace of change accelerates, only the bold will thrive. How can leaders navigate this new era?

Purpose, Profit & Conscious Consumerism

As consumer priorities shift towards responsible retail, sustainable real estate development and ethical business practices, the market increasingly rewards organizations that integrate values with profitability. This new paradigm of consumer behavior intersecting with profit and corporate integrity, probing how businesses can thrive by placing purpose at the heart of their mission. How can businesses innovate to align profit with the evolving values of consumers? As consumer priorities shift towards responsible retail, sustainable real estate development and ethical business practices, the market increasingly rewards organizations that integrate values with profitability. This new paradigm of consumer behavior intersecting with profit and corporate integrity, probing how businesses can thrive by placing purpose at the heart of their mission. How can businesses innovate to align profit with the evolving values of consumers?

The Future Disruption Catalysts

Charting the course of retail’s renaissance, we venture into the transformative innovations set to reshape the marketplace. Leaders are tasked with assessing the profound implications of emerging technologies and cultural shifts that are accelerating the industry's progress. How will we steer and adapt to these new frontiers of change? Charting the course of retail’s renaissance, we venture into the transformative innovations set to reshape the marketplace. Leaders are tasked with assessing the profound implications of emerging technologies and cultural shifts that are accelerating the industry's progress. How will we steer and adapt to these new frontiers of change?

The Power
of Cross-Industry Leadership

Join RLC’s 10th Anniversary as we fuel progress by forging partnerships with leading industry organizations and innovators.

In times of turbulence, businesses and governments rely on innovative and reliable collaborators to navigate uncertainty and drive effective strategies.

Be part of our powerful convening platform, where progressive leaders and change-makers gather to share passion, experience, and expertise, fostering meaningful discussions and valuable learning opportunities.

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INSIGHTS & INSPIRATION
FROM INDUSTRY EXPERTS

The Role of Government in Enabling a Future-proof Retail Ecosystem

The State of Retail and the Consumer

The Local Edit: Supporting Homegrown Talent

The Changing Payment Landscape

From Social Commerce to Retail Media

Lifestyle Destinations and Retail: A Virtuous Relationship

New Frontiers in Payments

Retail Challenges in an Increasingly Digital Customer Landscape

The Power of Ecosystems

What’s Next with Travel and Tourism?

Purposeful Growth in the Age of Disruption

Paradigm Shifts: How Retail Can Learn from a History of Disruption

What

thinks about Retail Leaders Circle

RLC stands as the foremost gathering
in this region, thoughtfully curated for
enterprises and visionary trailblazers.

RLC stands as the foremost gathering in this region, thoughtfully curated for enterprises and visionary trailblazers.

What

thinks about Retail Leaders Circle

...... the best industry event to absorb
wisdom and insights from a diverse array
of leading CEOs and policymakers.

...... the best industry event to absorb wisdom and insights from a diverse array of leading CEOs and policymakers.

What

thinks about Retail Leaders Circle

A meeting of visionaries and game-changers.
It's truly remarkable how RLC combines rich thought
leadership with an unparalleled showcase of innovation.

A meeting of visionaries and game-changers. It's truly remarkable how RLC combines rich thought leadership with an unparalleled showcase of innovation.

HEAR FROM THE
INDUSTRY’S TOP VOICES

Farimah Moeini
Snap Inc. Interview
2023 Retail Leaders Circle MENA Summit

Georges Barakat
Richemont Interview
2023 Retail Leaders Circle MENA Summit

Faraz Khalid
noon Interview
2023 Retail Leaders Circle MENA Summit

Burak Çakmak
Fashion Commission Interview
2023 Retail Leaders Circle MENA Summit

Matthew Shay
NRF Interview
2023 Retail Leaders Circle MENA Summit

Peter Fader
Wharton School Interview
2023 Retail Leaders Circle MENA Summit

Norma Taki
PwC Interview
2023 Retail Leaders Circle MENA Summit

Michael Ward
Harrods Interview
2023 Retail Leaders Circle MENA Summit

Patrick Chalhoub
Chalhoub Group Interview
2023 Retail Leaders Circle MENA Summit

Renuka Jagtiani
Landmark Group Interview
2023 Retail Leaders Circle MENA Summit

John Hadden
Alshaya Group Interview
2023 Retail Leaders Circle MENA Summit

Abdulla Al Hammadi
Snap Inc Interview
2023 Retail Leaders Circle MENA Summit

Lynn Al Khatib
Chalhoub Group Interview
2023 Retail Leaders Circle MENA Summit

Saud Alsulaiman
Alsulaiman Group Interview
2023 Retail Leaders Circle MENA Summit

Aref Yehia
TikTok Interview
2023 Retail Leaders Circle MENA Summit

Dr. Saeeda Jaffar
Visa Interview
2023 Retail Leaders Circle MENA Summit

PAST PARTICIPATING COMPANIES

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Influence Meets Innovation. Experience our 10th Anniversary meeting, where the region’s industry leadership comes together for unrivaled networking, strategic insights, and game-changing content. Shape the future of retail and commerce. Save the date!

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A catalyst for change