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Three weeks from now, you'll either be a GVS Online graduate. Or you'll be wishing you signed up. 🤷 8 June. Don't miss it. 🎟️ mecsr.org/gvs #GVSOnline2026 #MECSR

UAE is stepping up pricing transparency. A new platform will track essential goods prices, helping consumers make smarter choices and strengthening fair competition. 👉 gulfnews.com/amp/story/busi… #MECSR #UAERetail #RetailMENA

Saudi retail is evolving fast. Growth is strong, but competition is rising. Winning now comes down to strategy and experience. 👉 gulfbusiness.com/en/2026/interv… #MECSR #SaudiRetail #RetailMENA

We’ve updated our Regional Crisis Advisory with the latest developments across the GCC. Designed to give retail & shopping centre operators a clear, practical view of the current landscape to support informed decisions. View here: 👉 mecsr.org/regional-crisi… #MECSR #RetailMENA

Retail and logistics are getting closer. ENOC and 7X sign an MoU to explore e-commerce, q-commerce, and retail integration across the UAE. From smart lockers to dark stores, convenience is becoming part of the retail experience. Source: Zawya zawya.com/en/press-relea… #MECSR

From RAK to Dubai. BNW Developments enters Dubai with a branded residences project in Al Furjan. It’s not just expansion. It reflects how lifestyle-led communities are gaining ground across the UAE. Source: Zawya zawya.com/en/press-relea… #MECSR #RetailMENA

Crowds don’t lie. After a packed debut at The Dubai Mall, Primark is expanding fast with new stores at City Centre Mirdif and Mall of the Emirates. You don’t get queues like that for no reason. 👉 khaleejtimes.com/lifestyle/prim… #MECSR #RetailMENA

For those celebrating Easter, may this time offer space to pause, reflect, and find comfort in the presence of family and loved ones. 🕊️ A reminder that even in uncertain times, there is always room for hope and renewal. ✨ From all of us at MECSR. #Easter #MomentsThatMatter

The conversation continues. Following our first briefing, we now turn to consumer engagement and F&B across GCC retail. With David Macadam, Nada Abousaab, and Will Odwarka. 📅 Apr 2 | 10 AM GST 👉 Be part of the conversation bit.ly/MECSR-Industry… #MECSR #GCCRetail #Webinar

Staying connected matters more when things are shifting. Whether you’re renewing or just starting, this is your moment to stay involved with the MECSR network. 👉 mecsr.org/membership or get in touch 🎟 Use code 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋𝟓𝟎 🗓️ Valid until April 30, 2026 #MECSR

Conversations feel different lately. Less noise. More focus. More attention on what actually holds up. That’s where Retail People Magazine Issue 46 sits. Take your time with it: bit.ly/RPM-Q1-Issue46 #MECSR #RetailInsights #GCCRetail

A new chapter for retail in Baghdad. Iraq Mall Baghdad opens as one of the region’s largest destinations, bringing 1,000+ outlets, entertainment, and mixed-use development together. 👉 iraqinews.com/iraq/iraq-mall… #MECSR #RetailInsights #IraqRetail

Shopping is starting to happen inside AI. Walmart brings its AI agent Sparky into ChatGPT, while OpenAI shifts focus from checkout to product discovery. Source: Yahoo Tech tech.yahoo.com/ai/chatgpt/art… #RetailTech #AIinRetail #MECSR

Primark opens its global flagship at Dubai Mall this Thursday at 10 AM, marking its UAE debut. John Hadden, CEO of Alshaya Group, highlights a focus on value-driven fashion. Source: Gulf News gulfnews.com/business/retai… #DubaiRetail #RetailIndustry #Primark #MECSR

What is GCC retail actually seeing on the ground right now? Here are the key takeaways from our latest MECSR industry briefing. ▶️ Watch the full session: youtube.com/watch?v=gqs1eM… #MECSR #GCCRetail #RetailMENA

Before we knew how to stand, she held us. Before we knew what to say, she understood us. Before we became who we are, she believed in us. Today, we recognise the strength, care, and quiet impact of mothers across our communities and our industry Happy Mother’s Day from MECSR 😍

From all of us at MECSR, we wish our members, partners, and the wider community a blessed Eid Mubarak. In the current times, we especially wish you and your loved ones peace, safety, and comfort. May this special occasion bring moments of joy, reflection, and togetherness.

⏳ Deadline extended. Update your listings for the MECSR Directory 2026 by 27 March 2026. If you manage shopping centres, mixed-use developments, hospitality assets, or real estate projects, review and update your property details here: mecsr.org/account/direct…

66% of retail professionals say they are concerned about customer footfall and consumer spending, based on the MECSR Member Pulse Survey. What are operators seeing on the ground? Join the conversation today. 🗓 16 Mar | ⏰ 10 AM GST 👉 bit.ly/MECSRIndustryB…

Ajmal Perfumes continues its UAE retail expansion with the opening of its 71st store in Sharjah The new outlet in Al Shabha strengthens the brand’s physical retail footprint and reflects continued confidence in brick-and-mortar retail across the region zawya.com/en/press-relea…