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EVENT REVIEW - RLI CONNECT MENA Example RLI Connect MENA is a Trade & Investment Partner, the UK’s Department for Business and
DIRIYAH COMPANY sister event to RLI Connect Trade (DBT), who support businesses to invest, grow and export,
Global, which over the course
creating jobs and opportunities across the country.
EXAMPLE
of the last eleven years has Delegates enjoyed an exhilarating few days of high-energy
brought together thousands networking and deal-making, cultivating connections, communications
of retailers, leisure operators, and collaborations with a combination of moving existing deals along
entertainment concepts and while being introduced to new deals, as well as sharing new knowledge
real estate professionals to with top performers in the retail and leisure real estate industry.
connect, explore and develop The compelling agenda commenced on Sunday 4 February, with a
business opportunities around partnership with the Fashion Commission, which allowed attendees
the world. Its first foray into to experience a
Saudi Arabia in late 2022 unlocked something totally new to the ‘Day of Culture “Congratulations on a great event, ROSHN
region, spearheading this comeback to the region. and Exploration’ as was proud to be a Platinum Partner for RLI
This year’s dedicated deal-making event for the MENA region a selection of Saudi Connect MENA, as RLI played a key role in
took place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel & Convention Centre, Riyadh home-grown brands bringing leaders to Riyadh to build important
Digital City, Riyadh in Saudi Arabia and was held in association with showcased their relationships and explore the Kingdom’s
Headline Partner Diriyah Company, who have been tasked with collections. It was dynamic and growing real estate landscape.
bringing to fruition the ambitious, dynamic project Diriyah into a a great opportunity ROSHN is committed to sponsoring key
world-renowned centre for culture, heritage and tourism. The for RLI Connect events like RLI Connect in the Kingdom as part
Platinum Partner for the event was ROSHN Group, owned by the Delegates to meet of its Vision 2030 commitment to boosting
Public Investment Fund (PIF), with the Fashion promising economic sectors and establishing
“I want to extend heartfelt congratulations who has been mandated to Commission team, the Kingdom as a destination of excellence.”
to you and your dedicated team for the be Saudi Arabia’s mixed-asset explore potential ROSHN GROUP
outstanding success of the RLI events. It real estate developer and a partnerships and DAVID GROVER, GROUP CEO
is with great pride that we stand as both key enabler of Saudi’s Vision connect with local
Headline Partner for the RLI MENA Awards 2030 goals. Lifestyle Partner designers, while experiencing Saudi hospitality.
and Lifestyle Partner for the RLI Connect was Apparel Group, who Monday 5 February saw everyone engulfed in a full day of
MENA, our partnership is a testament to our are part of the multi-billion- meetings and networking which created new contacts and
unwavering belief in the regions potential dollar transnational company progressed those all-important deals. The first day culminated
and our commitment to contributing to its APPCORP GLOBAL, a multi- with a VIP Networking Reception in association with DBT at the
vibrant retail and leisure landscape and these award-winning global fashion British Embassy which offered a unique environment for delegates,
will become key events in the region.” and lifestyle retail conglomerate dignitaries and stakeholders to cement those new partnerships
APPAREL GROUP based in Dubai, UAE, who while relaxing with friends, colleagues and new found acquaintances.
have operations across the
Owner & Publisher of RLI, Jayne Rafter commented: “Tonight, as we
DEAL-MAKING UNLEASHED NEERAJ TECKCHANDANI, CEO GCC. RLI also welcomed back gather, let’s reflect on the theme that underpins my opening words
CONNECT
MENA
THE REGION’S ONLY DEDICATED RETAIL & LEISURE DEAL-MAKING FORUM
4 - 7 FEBRUARY 2024

CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL, RIYADH DIGITAL CITY
What’s happening in Saudi? This is the most common question RLI Connect Founder
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA
Jayne Rafter is asked by her industry colleagues worldwide… For those who attended
RLI’s recent events that took place between the 4-7 February in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,
this question has undoubtedly been answered with their focus now taking on a
new perspective as they excitingly explore the abundance of opportunities that the
Kingdom and wider GCC region holds with the vast amount of world-class projects
coming to fruition over the next few years.
Connect Explore Develop
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