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Following tremendous feedback for our highly successful events in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in late 2022, which unlocked something totally new to the region and brought international and homegrown brands together to connect, explore and develop potential opportunities to expand their brands into a burgeoning market... It gives us great pleasure to announce that #RLI will be taking its dedicated Deal-Making Forum for the MENA region, RLI Connect MENA to Riyadh 4-6 February 2024 in association with DBT - The UK Department for Business and Trade to continue building those all-important relationships whilst bringing together the world of retail & leisure under one roof to Connect, Explore and Develop the significant opportunities that the region offers. As our 'Trade & Investment Partner', DBT's aim is not only to support British businesses to trade and grow internationally but to assist international brands set up successfully in the UK and following my involvement with the وزارة الثقافة Ministry of Culture هيئة الأزياء Fashion Commission at our last events I feel that there is huge potential for Saudi home grown brands here in the UK. If you are a UK Retailer looking at expansion across the MENA region or a UK Developer looking for new innovative concepts, then make sure you secure your attendance in the UK Trade Delegation to Riyadh by contacting either myself or Neil Wynn-Jones, MBE, Senior Luxury and Retail Sector Specialist, Department for Business and Trade. The inaugural RLI MENA Awards will follow RLI Connect MENA on the 7 February and will celebrate retail and leisure excellence across the region. Watch out for more exciting announcements over the coming days & weeks and If you too would like to align yourselves with our highly coveted events, please email or message me. #retail #leisure #hospitality #entertainment #developer #expansion #menaregion #luxury #business #trade #dealmaking #saudiarabia #ksa #riyadh

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Nearly 300 #delegates have already registered for our #tapaemea Annual Conference at the Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on 12 & 13 June 2024. If you want to attend, we ask you to please register now as delegate places are being awarded on a first come, first served basis and once we reach our maximum audience capacity, further registration applications will be placed on a waiting list. REGISTER NOW https://lnkd.in/eydtfbP4 #tapa #supplychainresilience #supplychainsecurity  

If you're considering venturing into the Saudi market, here's a golden piece of advice: embrace the local culture and business etiquette! In Saudi Arabia, understanding the local culture and business etiquette is key. It’s advisable to consider local customs and traditions, and remember that relationships are the cornerstone of business success. For example, seniors and elderly are given special attention in Saudi culture. They are given precedence in everything, they are prioritized in food, getting in a car, taking the elevator, and greeting. Strong handshakes are common between men, and also using appropriate titles is recommended when addressing individuals, especially in a formal context. For more, visit us at: www.setup.sa #businessgrowth #vision2030 #culturaldiversity #saudiarabia #setupsa

Kingdom Creatives gas has been discussing this topic a lot lately. Creative thinking plays an important role in culture, so we want to make sure we get everything right! Several weeks from now, a focus group discussion will be held to begin research for a white paper on this topic. A dialogue will follow the focus group discussion. It is important to remember that while some things are facts, many times personal opinions are wrong and need to be shifted in order to improve education, industries, the economy, and the country. #KingdomCreatives #SaudiCreatives #SaudiStartup #SaudiCreativeIndustries #CreativeAdvisors

Join the Saudi International Halal Expo & Summit 2024. Experience the latest in Halal market trends, innovative research, and ethical business opportunities. Don't miss out on networking with industry leaders and exploring the future of the Halal industry. For further details and Registration Visit: https://lnkd.in/dXCJk5DH #HalalExpo #HalalSummit #SaudiArabia #Networking #financeworld #financeworldmagazine

Operating in Saudi Arabia, Stefan Breg the Managing Partner at Keane summarises thoughts in the lead-up to speaking at InFlavour 2023: "Looking forward to discussing some really hot topics for the Kingdom at the event: • Local vs imported F&B brands • An overview of the stunning giga developments • Sustainability • Sourcing and retaining local talent There has never been another market like the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. There has been, and there will be, unprecedented growth in the F&B sector and what makes this country particularly exciting versus other GCC nations, is that this growth is being driven by and for, Saudi nationals. This, combined with a burgeoning tourism market, makes this market the most exciting on the planet and it is an honour for us to be involved in planning the future of a large number of the giga projects in the Kingdom." - Stefan Breg Register NOW: https://bit.ly/3Pq3bzX InFlavour, this Oct 29-31. In Riyadh, KSA. The only global F&B trade event in Saudi Arabia brought to you by the Saudi government, the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture. وزارة البيئة والمياه والزراعة Supported by: General Food Security Authority Culinary Arts Commission وزارة الثقافة Ministry of Culture Saudi Business Center المركز السعودي للأعمال #InFlavour23

Last nights launch event for Dubai Young Professionals | YP Club in Abu Dhabi was 👌🏼 🧍110+ attendees. 💭 32 individual and meaningful conversations. 💰 Some will be new clients, others will be new candidates. 🥁 Networking works. You’ll all be familiar with #davidgoggins - I’ve alertly referenced him a lot on my socials. He’s an advocate of (amongst other amazing topics) of challenging yourself and embrace open mindedness. To do something hard, or to do something that you don’t want to do. Suggesting that such practices lead to productivity increases. Not one but three separate people said to me in the run up - you’re travelling to #abudhabi to attend a networking event - you must be mad. (For those that don’t know it’s a 90 min journey each way by car). For the additions to my “little black book” it was worth it 😉 My story is not nearly the same practice as breaking the pull up record as David Goggins so famously did but defying the norm (he’s done way more than this by the way ( #iykyk ) and challenging what couldn’t be done. Let’s be honest, it was a networking event in a neighbouring city, hardly groundbreaking. However, after a busy day (my first meeting yesterday was at 8am and I reached home at 12:40am) the easiest thing would have been to head home, eat, Netflix and sleep. BUT stepping outside your comfort zone and ultimately getting yourself doing something you wouldn’t usually - all aids to growth and open mindedness, you’ll do better business too. Thanks YP, thanks COYA Restaurant & Pisco Bar for the amazing venue and thank you to everyone I met yesterday - exciting times ahead for all 🚀 #networking #networkingevent #buildbetterbusiness #expectmore