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Juri Daendler
MECSC March 2015 Newsletter
Welcome to our March 2015 MECSC Newsletter.
Our focus this past month in March has been centred around the updating the 2015 MECSC
Directory.
Known far and wide in the MENA region as the single source of information for Shopping Centres,
retailers, HR firms, advisors, supply chain logistics, architects, legal, construction and many others
involved in the retail industry regionally and globally are included in this publication.
With over 10,000 individual entries, updating and handling the new MECSC Directory is a major
undertaking which we handle in-house to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Our organization enjoys great support from our members in providing the annually updated
information and financial support necessary for the MECSC to thrive. We thank all the members for
their ongoing support!!
As we close in on the cut off date for printing, our team is busy with last minute advertisers and
writers who are submitting new articles to populate this 2015 MECSC Directory.
Following my trip to KSA this month, we continue to reach out to our Saudi members to showcase
the Saudi market and look forward to a greater interest from our Saudi members to participate in all
initiatives, including RECon, Next Gen Event, and writing articles for the Retail People Magazine.
The Retail People Magazine for May is focused on Food and Retail. Veena has been very busy
handling the advertisers and writers with numerous articles centred around Food in the MENA
region. The next issue will be on ‘Retail Consumer Trends’ to be published in September. The
November issue of the Magazine will also serve as the RECon Conference, Exhibition, and Awards
Guide. Great opportunities to advertise and be profiled! To be involved, please connect with
Veena at [email protected] or call the MECSC Office at +971 4 359 7909.
The RECon Conference, Exhibition, and ICSC Awards in Dubai on November 1st, 2nd and 3rd
at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel DIFC is gaining momentum under the guidance and support from Dalia
Finj at MAF. As Chairperson for the RECon Conference content, Dalia's direction in supporting and
handling the committee members strive for new ideas and to make the conference sessions truly
memorable is truly appreciated. The schedule for the conference is coming together well and in the
April Newsletter we will be able to provide a preview of the conference highlights which will be a
revelation to the members for our November RECon Conference.
The John T Riordan Global School for Professional Development takes place in the last week
of May from the 24th to 28th of the month. The new curriculum, new faculty and the great
environment in the Shangri-La Hotel in Dubai is sure to please all students who come from around
the world and predominately from the MENA region. Please register with Juri Daendler who is
handling the registrations. [email protected] or by phone at +971 4 359 7909. Or register on line
at www.mecsc.org
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Next Generation Networking Events - Due to the great efforts of Salma Shasha’a, VP of the
MECSC Board, and our Regional Representatives we have a number of Next Gen Networking
Events lined up.
-Amman, Jordan on May 5
-Dubai, UAE on May 27
-Beirut, Lebanon on October 8
-Kuwait on September 16 - Sponsored by:
-Muscat, Oman on December 9
A Next Gen event is in planning stages in KSA and I will ensure everyone is briefed on the dates as
we confirm the plans.
Staffing Update
With great gratitude and sadness, Veena Desa our Vice President is leaving the MECSC
team. Joining her husband in their family business, Veena will be sorely missed in the MECSC
offices. Her last day in the office will be April 2. However, Veena will continue to support the
MECSC with the ‘Retail People’ magazine and 2016 MECSC Directory. We wish her all the best in
the future and will miss her wisdom, warmth and support greatly as she moves along to her new
role.
As we search for her replacement, we ask our members to please put forward candidates who
would like to become part of our team at the MECSC. We will add to our website a job description
in the coming days.
Our team looks forward to your ongoing feedback and support for our organization. We value your
communication and feedback on our plans, goals and objectives as a growing and vibrant
organization in 2015.
RETAIL PEOPLE MAGAZINE: PROFILING THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST IN THE RETAIL
INDUSTRY!
Click here for the February edition of the Retail People Magazine!
The Council will publish a quarterly edition in 2015, along with an online version which
will be available via www.mecsc.org
The Upcoming Editorial Calendar is:
May 2015:
September 2015:
November 2015:
Food Retail
Retail Consumer Trends
RECon MENA Special Edition
If interested to advertise, please connect with Veena Desa, Advisor,
MECSC: [email protected]
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JTR SCHOOL FOR RETAIL REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS
The 2015 ICSC/MECSC John T. Riordan Schools for Retail Real Estate Professionals will
be held from Sunday May 24 to Thursday May 28, 2015 at the Shangri-La Hotel,
Dubai, UAE.
Early Bird Rates: for payments received by MECSC on/before April 1, 2015
MECSC/ICSC Member: AED 6,600 (USD 1,798)
Non Member: AED 8,600 (USD 2,343)
Rates for payment received by MECSC after April 1, 2015
MECSC/ICSC Member: AED 7,800 (USD 2,125)
Non Member: AED 9,800 (USD 2,670)
To register, click here
NEXTGEN NETWORKING EVENT - DUBAI
We will also be hosting the Dubai NextGen Networking Event on Wednesday May 27th
2015, in conjunction with the JTR School.
Thank you to Sponsor:
If interested to sponsor this event please contact MECSC Advisor/Project Support,
Lizelle Fitoussi at [email protected]
Check out the 2014 NextGen Dubai photos, please click here
MECSC DIRECTORY 2015
ANNOUNCING THE NEW 2015 MECSC DIRECTORY! The Middle East Council of
Shopping Centres will publish the new edition of the MECSC 2015 Directory.
This will include MENA region wide Retailers , Fit Out Experts, HR Firms, Service
Providers, Leasing and Advisory Groups, Architects and of course Shopping
Centreinformation. We will be providing opportunities for all businesses to advertise in
our directory. A first time opportunity to showcase your business.
Should you wish to enlist your existing and/or upcoming shopping centres, retail
developments and service providers on a complimentary basis, please contact the
MECSC Office.
If interested to advertise, please contact Mariz Matocdo, Team Support Executive at
[email protected] . Here is the rate card for the advertising opportunities.
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ICSC AWARDS CALL FOR ENTRIES - NOTE THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE!
Deadline: 17 September, 2015
The Middle East and North Africa Shopping Centre and Retailer Awards are designed to
honour outstanding achievements in marketing, design & development of retail
properties, retail store design, NOI enhancement and retail excellence.
Please click here to view the ICSC Awards brochure for more details or visit
www.icsc.org/menaawards
*For the 2015 Award Guidelines and Competition Rules, please click here.
If you would like to submit an entry, please click here.
Do you need additional help or have more questions?
Contact ICSC at +1 646 728 3462 or email: [email protected]
SAVE THE DATE!! RECON MENA 2015 - "GREAT TO LEGENDARY"
RECon MENA Conference, Exhibition and Gala to be held from November 1 -3, 2015 in
Dubai.
Please click here for details.
If interested to exhibit or sponsor, please contact David Macadam, CEO at
[email protected]
If interested in speaking opportunities at the Conference, please contact RECon SubCommittee Chair, Dalia Finj at [email protected]
MALL TOUR - BELLEVUE SQUARE, US - MAY 14, 2015
A Pre-RECon Educational Opportunity for MECSC Members.
BELLEVUE SQUARE is one of the best-performing shopping destinations in the country.
As The Collection’s major retail driver, Bellevue Square is anchored by a top
performing Nordstrom, J.C.Penney and Macy’s and enjoys a legacy of more than 60
years of continued sales growth.
Click here for more details.
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before the 23rd of the month.
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UAE’s Majid Al Futtaim Says To Invest $590m More In Egypt
The new projects include development of four shopping malls and other facilities in
greater Cairo, and the introduction of VOX cinemas over the next five years.
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Mall of Qatar to open in fourth quarter 2015
The Mall of Qatar, one of the biggest commercial projects in the country, is scheduled
to open in the fourth quarter of this year, a senior official of Drake & Scull Engineering,
one of the major developers of the facility said yesterday.
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United Development Company's Shareholders Approve 12.5% Cash Dividend
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The quorum was met in the presence of the majority of shareholders who approved
the annual report and the 2014 financial results.
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More than 60% of retail space leased at Dragon City, Bahrain
Dragon City, the new 115,000-sq-m mall development, which is under construction in
the southwest corner of Diyar Al Muharraq City in Bahrain, has already pre-let more
than 60% of space, according to leading international real estate consultancy,
Cluttons.
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Tamdeen Group’s US$ 700 million Al Khiran development to bolster Kuwait’s retail and
tourism growth
Tamdeen Group – Kuwait’s leading mixed-use property developer that is reshaping the urban and
social landscape of the country through innovative projects – has announced the multi-million dollar
Al Khiran development which will be at the heart of the Sabah Al Ahmed Sea City.
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Chalhoub Group HQ will move to Dubai Design District
Dubai Design District (d3) has announced that Chalhoub Group, one of the region's
biggest luxury, fashion and beauty brands, will be relocating its head office operations
to d3 by taking two buildings at the site.
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Harvey Nichols to make Qatar debut at Doha Festival City
World famous luxury department store Harvey Nichols will make its debut in Qatar
after signing a deal to be part of Doha Festival City, it was announced on Saturday.
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New malls bring surge in Bahrain retail sector
New projects to be added to the retail and hospitality pipeline, while residential sector
remains stable, CBRE report says
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Retail sales drive revenue at Middle East airports
Retail sales make up the bulk of non-aeronautical income at airports in the Middle
East, according to the Airport Council International (ACI).
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Shoe Mart to roll out 20 stores in the region by 2016
Shoe Mart , a Dubai-based footwear retailer, plans to roll out 20 stores across the Gulf
in the next two years, to take advantage of growing retail developments in the region,
according to its chief executive, Manu Jeswani.
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Shamiana opens in Yas Mall and Mega Mall
Hotbrands International (HBI), who hold the distinction of opening the first
shopping mall food court restaurant in the UAE, has launched two more outlets of its flagship
brand,
Shamiana, at Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi and Mega Mall in Sharjah to further enhance its position as a
leader
in the multi-concept ethnic food services industry in the region.
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DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this document are those of the contributor(s) and no liability
can be accepted for any omissions, errors of fact or opinion.
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