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“It has been our pleasure to once again be part of
RLI Connect. The entire RLI journey, programs and
meetings were well-organised and productive. The
RLI team is very supportive and helpful, efficiently
pre-arranging everything for us, we look forward to
seeing you again at the RLI events next year.”

SUHEIL RUMHEIN
GROUP HEAD OF PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT,
CHALHOUB GROUP

“Jayne, Jess and the entire RLI team yet again pulled out all to the boardroom for a sneak peek at two upcoming malls
the stops to deliver an amazing and entertaining networking with a new perspective on shopping, entertainment and
event in Riyadh. The mix of attendees resulted in the luxury: Jawharat Jeddah and Jawharat Arriyadh.
opportunity to extend our current strategy whilst allowing our This year’s events culminated in our renowned and highly
eyes to be opened to ideas that we had not even thought of coveted Global RLI Awards, held on the 2 November in the
before. Highly Recommended.” Residence Gardens of the British Embassy Riyadh, a night of
Jeremy Taylor, Commercial Director, Boadicea celebration and recognition for retail and leisure excellence across
the Victorious (Valorem Distribution) the globe… Stay tuned for our Winners
Brochure out soon. “It is a pleasure to partner with RLI
“I have been associated with Jayne and RLI for almost a In this new era we find ourselves Connect. The entire RLI journey, networking
decade and I am delighted to see her curate an environment in, it really is imperative for everyone receptions and meetings was well-organised.
of sheer grit and determination connecting people seamlessly, to continue to come together to The RLI team are very supportive and
with the right team of professionals. The entire RLI team connect, explore and develop those attentive and we look forward to furthering
seems to be truly committed to excellence and being daringly all-important opportunities and going our relationship with RLI, exploring the
‘first to market’ in global growth corridors, which will enable forward our events will continue to opportunities that lie ahead.”
you all to attain the ultimate success you seek.” be about accelerating business growth
Amit Puri, Vice President – Leasing, DAMAC and as retail continues to reinvent
Properties itself, so will we. Whilst our Global YASSMIN BAKR
Events will return to London next year REGIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT,
This year’s Retail Safari in association with Arabian Centres 13-15 June, RLI will look to continue AL-FUTTAIM MALLS
included a visit to Al Nakheel Mall, the largest mall in Riyadh to build on the success of its first Saudi
combining shopping, entertainment and dining, followed by event by taking its dedicated MENA event to Riyadh in
UWalk, a key attraction in Riyadh with a 900-meter-long October 2023, dates and location to be announced soon.
walkway of international stores, famous fashion houses, fine We look forward to being a part of the long term strategic
dining and entertainment. Delegates were then welcomed vision aimed at transforming the region.