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2012 RECon Middle East and North Africa Shopping Centre Industry Conference Will Look Back to Move the Industry Forward

September 12, 2012 4:17 by mecsc

Back to the Future is the theme of the 2012 RECon Middle East & North Africa (MENA) shopping centre industry conference scheduled for 11-13 November at the Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Jointly organized by the Middle East Council of Shopping Centres (MECSC) and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) the three day conference will feature intense pre-conference workshops, conference sessions, and panel discussions by noted industry experts and shopping centre professionals from around the world.

“With economies throughout the world improving and consumers satisfying their pent-up demand for goods and services, shopping centre professionals want to know if it’s back to business as usual or has the consumer’s shopping habits, wants and desires forever been altered.  While no one can accurately predict the future, it is clear that what made shopping centres successful in the Middle East in the first place – great brands, good food, and exciting entertainment options – will never go out of fashion. Therefore during the 2012 RECon MENA Conference we will take a look back at our past successes with the goal of improving upon them to ensure that the shopping centre industry has a bright and prosperous future,” explained MECSC President Rashid Doleh, Co-Founder and Partner, mSquared Shopping Centres, LLC.

RECon MENA will feature international and regional experts who will share experiences, analyze current trends and help attendees gain insights to assist them in reformulating business plans to ensure stability and growth.  Conference sessions and workshops will focus on many industry specific topics including social media and its use by shopping centres; leasing tactics, tools, and tips; negotiation strategies for shopping centre professionals; future trends in shopping centre design and construction; and asset management and how to increase net operating income (NOI).

 

In addition to the educational and networking opportunities, the conference will include the 2012Middle Eastand North Africa Shopping Centre Awards.  The Middle East is home to some of the largest and most advance enclosed malls and shopping centres in the world and in order to properly acknowledge the innovativeness of the centres in this region, ICSC and MECSC in 2011 launched theMiddle Eastand North Africa Shopping Centre Awards.  In all, nine centres were recognized by ICSC and MECSC in three categories: Marketing, Design and Development, and Retail. TheMiddle Eastand North Africa Shopping Centre Awards are a prime opportunity for shopping centre owners, developers, management companies, architects, designers and retailers to showcase their efforts in design, development and operation of their centres and stores.

For more information on the 2012 RECon MENA Conference please contact Sheryl Rebello, MECSC Director at +971-4-359-7909.

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Notes for the Editor

Media Professionals who would like to attend the event please register with reconmena@mecsc.org with MEDIA REGISTRATION in the subject line.

 

About MECSC 

 

The Middle East Council of Shopping Centres is the regional trade body representing the shopping centre industry in the Middle East and North Africa. Established in 1994, MECSC has grown over the years and has a strong and closely connected member base of over 750 industry professionals from all over the Middle East and North Africa representing shopping mall owners, developers, marketing managers, leasing managers and specialists, retailers, consultants, property managers, financiers, accountants, government officials, and industry suppliers. Visit www.mecsc.org

 

Affiliated with the International Council of Shopping Centers, MECSC provides its members with unparalleled local and international business contacts and support through its network of international affiliates.

 

About ICSC

Founded in 1957, ICSCis the premier global trade association of the shopping center industry. Its more than 55,000 members in over 90 countries include shopping center owners, developers, managers, marketing specialists, investors, retailers and brokers, as well as academics and public officials. As the global industry trade association, ICSClinks with more than 25 national and regional shopping center councils throughout the world. For more information, visit www.icsc.org.

 

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MECSC Contact:
Sheryl Rebello                                                                                   
+971-4-359-7909; sheryl@mecsc.org

ICSC Contact:
Malachy Kavanagh
+1 646-728-3495; mkavanagh@icsc.org