Exclusive event taking place on the 10 – 11 February 2020 is expected to welcome more than 1,500 Retail CEOs Founders, Directors and policy-makers 

23 December 2019 - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:   Retail Leaders Circle, the prominent international organization that convenes powerful industry leaders, innovators and influential decision-makers, has announced that the Sixth Edition of Retail Leaders Circle (RLC) MENA Summit will take place on 10-11 February 2020 for the first time in the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi, Minister of Commerce and Investment.

Retail’s most significant regional gathering, with the theme ‘Future Retail & Consumer: Thriving in a Changing Environment’, will bring together more than 1,500 retail leaders, brand owners, SMEs, industry stakeholders policy-makers and investors.  This pioneering initiative will forge a much-needed dialogue to explore the changing retail and consumer landscape in Saudi Arabia and the broader region. 

Recognized as the pre-eminent meeting place in the annual retail calendar, the RLC MENA 2020 Summit is launched with unprecedented anticipation in Riyadh, underlining Saudi Arabia’s significant growth potential to retail leaders and industry stakeholders from across the region.  The Sixth Edition is organized in partnership with INVEST SAUDI in line with the Saudi Vision 2030 goals to diversify the economy and develop the retail industry, by creating jobs and economic growth opportunities.

His Excellency Dr. Majed bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi, Minister of Commerce and Investment: “The retail and luxury sector is incredibly important for the Kingdom and there is strong potential for further growth. We look forward to welcoming industry leaders to Saudi Arabia to a dynamic event which showcases the potential of Saudi Arabia and the strategic opportunities for retail industry expansion.” 

Panos Linardos, Chairman of Retail Leaders Circle commented. “This is an exciting year for the Retail Leaders Circle MENA Summit as we welcome powerful leaders, innovative SMEs and tech disruptors to shape the regional retail agenda. We look forward to a remarkable program designed to give participants insight and knowledge ranging from the challenging retail landscape to best practices for leading, collaborating and driving growth.”