Majid Al Futtaim has officially launched its second regional Retail Business School in the Saudi capital of Riyadh today.
The Retail Business School was inaugurated by Eng. Majed Aldahwi, Deputy Minister for Localisation, Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD), Ahmed Galal Ismail, CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Holding, Hani Weiss, CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Retail, Mohammed Al Assaf, Country Manager of Carrefour Saudi Arabia, in addition to a number of other government officials and members of Majid Al Futtaim’s leadership team.
Offering courses covering retail technical skills, customer experience, leadership development and localisation programmes, the school will equip Saudi nationals, both from within Carrefour and across the supply chain, with professional retail skills. It will provide a dynamic and creative educational environment, offering a 360-degree learning experience, incorporating theoretical and practical understanding of omni-channel and instore retail operations.
Hani Weiss, Chief Executive Officer at Majid Al Futtaim Retail, said: “Launching our second retail business school in the region demonstrates our unwavering commitment to growing hand in hand with the countries where we operate, going beyond mere presence. Our primary focus lies in providing unparalleled opportunities to learn modern retail practices through meticulously designed programs. These programs are tailored to encompass various aspects, such as deriving valuable insights from data, adopting a customer-centric approach, and upholding the highest international standards.”
