Middle East Council of Shopping Centres & Retailers - MECSR

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Middle East Council of Shopping Centres & Retailers - MECSR The MECSR is the voice of the Shopping Centre & Retail Industry in the MENA Region

16/10/2026

Who will be running this industry in 2040? 🔮

At Retail Congress MENA 2026, MECSR CEO David Macadam sat down with Nada Ghaoui Abousaab to share what Level Up really means, from embracing AI to mentoring the young talent who will lead the industry tomorrow.

▶️ Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel. Link in bio.

15/10/2026

“The currency is time.” ⏳

At Retail Congress MENA 2026, Alain Bejjani, investor, author of NEXT and former CEO of Majid Al Futtaim, sat down with Nada Ghaoui Abousaab to talk about why malls must own the experience in an AI-driven world and why human judgment matters more than ever.

▶️ Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel. Link in bio.

15/10/2026

When a family chooses an entertainment experience, what are they really paying for? 🎢

At Retail Congress MENA 2026, Saleh Almasri, Director of Entertainment Accounts at Cenomi Centers, sat down with Afifa Siddiqui to talk about creating family experiences worth returning to.

▶️ Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel. Link in bio.

14/10/2026

“Landlords and retailers need to work together, hand in hand.” 🤝

At Retail Congress MENA 2026, Kapil Sethi, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of GMG, sat down with Afifa Siddiqui to talk about keeping up with the evolving consumer and why collaboration between retail and real estate matters more than ever.

▶️ Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel. Link in bio.

14/10/2026

One city. Residents, visitors and pilgrims. How do you build a mall for all of them? 🕌

At Retail Congress MENA 2026, Abdulrahman Zolaly, General Manager of Madinah Gate Mall and Multaqa AlMadinah Mall at Knowledge Economic City, sat down with Afifa Siddiqui to talk about creating destinations that bring retail, hospitality and community together in Madinah.

▶️ Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel. Link in bio.

📍 Let’s continue the conversation in Jeddah! Join us for more insights, connections and ideas at Retail Congress MENA 2026 on December 7–8 at Shangri-La Jeddah. Register at https://zurl.co/OiIMD

14/10/2026

Too much data, not enough clarity? 📊

At Retail Congress MENA 2026, Schalk Vorster, Sales Director for the Middle East at MRI Software, sat down with Nada Ghaoui Abousaab to talk about how AI can help mall leaders filter the noise, predict what’s next and make faster decisions with confidence.

▶️ Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel. Link in bio.

13/10/2026

Families today don’t just choose where to go. They choose where to spend their time. ⏳

At Retail Congress MENA 2026, Mohamed Attia, Founder and CEO of Ground Control Entertainment, sat down with Afifa Siddiqui to share what it takes for a venue to earn that time, from moments everyone enjoys together to surprises that bring them back.

▶️ Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel. Link in bio.

📍 Let’s continue the conversation in Jeddah! Join us for more insights, connections and ideas at Retail Congress MENA 2026 on December 7–8 at Shangri-La Jeddah. Register at retailcongress.me

13/10/2026

“If you’re going to build another level, make sure your foundations are strong.” 🏗️

At Retail Congress MENA 2026, Stewart Kirkham, CEO and Board Advisor at Meridian Value Advisory, sat down with Nada Ghaoui Abousaab to share why great strategies succeed or fail in the decisions that follow them, and why the fundamentals always come first.

▶️ Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel. Link in bio.

📍 Let’s continue the conversation in Jeddah! Join us for more insights, connections and ideas at Retail Congress MENA 2026 on December 7–8 at Shangri-La Jeddah.

13/10/2026

“Never stop connecting. Never stop learning.” 🤝

At Retail Congress MENA 2026, Mohammad Iqbal Alawi, Vice Chairman of the Board at Alsarah Holding Company, sat down with Nada Ghaoui Abousaab to share lessons from over 35 years in retail, real estate and hospitality, from what makes a mall well run to how AI is changing the way leaders make decisions.

▶️ Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel. Link in bio.

11/10/2026

What does retail look like in a city visited by millions of pilgrims every year? 🕌

At Retail Congress MENA 2026, Konrad Kolankiewicz, Chief Commercial Officer at Knowledge Economic City, sat down with Nada Ghaoui Abousaab to talk about building a destination that serves both the residents and visitors of Madinah.

▶️ Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel. Link in bio.

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