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And the finalists are...

HEADLINE PARTNER CATEGORY PARTNERS
S H OWC A S E

RLI FUTURE PROJECT RLI MOST INNOVATIVE MARKETING CAMPAIGN
THE GLOBAL Citystars Katameya, Cairo, Egypt Beauty Unbound, The TRX Exchange,
Grand Park Sports District, Indiana, US Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia by The Exchange TRX
INFINITI, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia Enchanted Forest, Perisur,
MARAFY, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Mexico City, Mexico by MK Illumination
Trafford Centre Wowbeing, Trafford Centre,
RLI MOST ANTICIPATED Manchester, UK by BWP Group
OPENING 2025 TRX Eats, The TRX Exchange,
Al Othaim Park Dammam, Dammam, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia by The Exchange TRX
Saudi Arabia
Bayfront, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia RLI MOST INNOVATIVE F&B CONCEPT
Essensai067, Bangalore, India Barnhouse
Westfield Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia J1 Beach
lebua Hotels & Resorts
RLI MOST INNOVATIVE RETAIL & World Kitchens
ENTERTAINMENT PROJECT
On Air Flandre, Paris, France RLI INTERNATIONAL RETAILER OF THE YEAR
Daiso Industries Company Limited
RLI MOST INNOVATIVE RETAIL &
ENTERTAINMENT CONCEPT RLI EMERGING MARKET RETAILER
Angry Birds World, Doha, Qatar Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle
Beauty Select and Fashion Select at
SKP-S Wuhan, Wuhan, China RLI SUSTAINABLE RETAILER OF THE YEAR
Gravity MAX, London, UK Aranyani
Snow Dunes, Doha, Qatar Bocan

RLI INTERNATIONAL RLI MOST IMMERSIVE ATTRACTION & EXPERIENCE
RETAIL & LEISURE DESTINATION VIRTUOCITY
Intercontinental Indianapolis, Indiana, US
J1 Beach, Dubai, UAE RLI DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR
The Exchange TRX, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Keystone Group
ROSHN Group
RLI INTERNATIONAL SHOPPING
CENTRE - RENOVATION RLI INTERIOR EXCELLENCE
Alandalus Mall, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Beauty Select and Fashion Select at
Hayat Mall, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia SKP-S Wuhan, Wuhan, China by Malherbe Paris
Hayat Mall, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by Cracknell Landscape
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF RETAIL AND LEISURE EXCELLENCE
RLI INTERNATIONAL The Georgian at Harrods, London, UK by umdasch Store Makers
OUTLET CENTRE
aking place on 25 June at The Londoner Hotel in Illumination, this landmark occasion forms the centre- UNICO Outlet Bucaramanga, RLI INNOVATION IN TECHNOLOGY AWARD
TLondon, UK, the 20th Anniversary edition of the piece of RLI’s 20th Anniversary celebrations, which also Bucaramanga, Colombia El Boulevard
Global RLI Awards will honour two decades of innova- include the RLI Connect Global Forum. Together, these
tion, ambition and global recognition in one unforgettable events not only reflect on the achievements of the past
night. Returning to the city where the journey began, this but also embrace the challenges and opportunities of the
prestigious black-tie gala will shine a spotlight on the trail present, while boldly looking to the future.
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blazers who are redefining retail real estate, placemaking, This special edition of the RLI Magazine also marks As part of our 20th Anniversary celebrations, we will be presenting a special recognition award at the
entertainment and lifestyle experiences across the globe. our 200th issue, a dual milestone that underscores the close of the ceremony for: RLI VISIONARY LEADER
Hosted at the elegant The Londoner Hotel, the evening longevity and continued relevance of both our publication
will celebrate the industry’s most transformative and the Global RLI Awards.
projects, groundbreaking concepts and visionary lead- Over the following pages, we are delighted to
ers. Expect world-class entertainment, exquisite cuisine showcase the exceptional finalists shortlisted across
and exceptional networking opportunities as we come 17 award categories. These outstanding companies,
together to toast the future of retail and leisure. projects and individuals exemplify the pioneering spirit
In proud association with our Headline Partner Sands and global excellence that the Global RLI Awards were
Retail and Category Partners DAISO, Innesco and MK founded to recognise.

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