The “Retail Congress MENA 2019” organized by The Middle East Council of Shopping Centres & Retailers in association with the Dubai Association Centre, was held from 27th – 29th of October 2019 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel – DIFC, Dubai, UAE
	
	Retail Congress MENA 2019’s first day of the conference on was packed with high energy and focus on “Technology”, the sessions were presented by global thought leaders and experts to a full house of delegates coming from across the MENA to attend the largest retail focused conference in the region. 
	 
	 
	David Macadam - CEO, MECS+R says, “The best and the brightest minds from the retail industry are in Dubai for the Retail Congress 2019, this year the conference sheds light on the latest trends, technology and innovations shaping the industry.”
	 
	 
	The evening then proceeded to the Kick-Off Cocktail Party Awards Ceremony to honor and acknowledge industry leaders for their constant support to the Middle East Council of Shopping Centres the ceremony marks 26 successful years of operations by the council and was lead up to 2 days of high energy conferences, deal making sessions, exhibitions and Awards ceremony.
	 
	 
	 
	
		The Masterclass sessions was conducted by industry experts on Blockchain & AI technology effectively in retail business by Steffan Schaack – SVP, Drooms; Leadership training by Arthur Carmazzi!!
	
		 
	
		Retail Congress MENA brings together shopping centre industry professionals, retailers, management and consulting companies, architects and design companies, entertainment and leisure companies,all under one roof for two days of industry leaders speeches, education, networking and deal making while exploring new business opportunities!!
	
		 
	
 
	RETAIL CONGRESS MENA Proud Sponsors & Partners: 
	Platinum Sponsors  – CELS Events & Afkar Lighting
	 
	Gold Sponsors  – Dalma Mall, Mall of Dilmunia, Salhia Real Estate, BackLite Media, Tamdeen Group, Red Sea Mall, Abdullah Al Othaim Investment Co. & Al Othaim Leisure & Tourism Co., Sahat Property Management Co., Line Investments & Property LLC and Aswaq Management & Services 
	 
	Silver Sponsors – Unified Real Estate Development Company, Yardi, KINAN International Real Estate Development, Retail Emotions, Granada Investment Center Establishment, Al Hokair Group, ShopperTrak and BUZ Management and Marketing Consulting
	 
	Bronze Sponsors – JLL, Blachere Illuminations, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), Xpandretail powered by Savant, Dubai Retail, Retail Consulting Group, V- Count and Burj Nahar Mall 
	 
	Support Partners – Cityland, The Azdef Group & Azab Production, Crystal House Sharjah, Dhamani, Procurement+, Oleander, Careem, Pathfinder and Samha
	 
	Official Airline Partner– Emirates 
	 
	Official Exhibition Contractor – Kingsmen Middle East
	 
	Technology Sponsor  – Hypermedia
	 
	Media Partners – Selfie TV, Trending Business Insights
	 
	Delegate Bag & Lanyard Sponsor – CELS Group
	 
	Delegate Badge Sponsor - Kinan
	 
	Gala Gift Sponsor – Real Oud Factory
	 
	Registration Partner – Nofa Solution
	 
	 
	To learn more about the Retail Congress MENA: Lea Venezuela, Director of MECS+R at +97143597909 or lea@mecsc.org
	 
	For more press information, please contact: Zareen Khan – W2W events & pr - Email: zareen@w2wevents.com - 052 – 765 5525