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Dubai: The Middle East Council of Shopping Centres & Retailers (MECS+R) will be hosting the “Learning & Development School for Retail Professionals” at the Kempinski Hotel, in Mall of the Emirates from 17th until 20th of June. The Middle East Council of Shopping Centres & Retailers (MECS+R), is the region’s largest retail industry association representing shopping mall owners, developers, marketing and leasing managers, retailers consultants, property managers, financiers, accountants, government officials and industry suppliers from the retail industry.
David Macadam - CEO of Middle East Council of Shopping Centres & Retailers says, “MECS+R is pleased to offer education and certification through conducting an extensive education program for retail professionals. The MECS+R Learning & Development School (JTR Program) is an unforgettable experience for all who attend; offering the attendees ample networking opportunities along with invaluable industry knowledge and exercises to sharpen their skills for further advancement in their respective fields.”
The MECS+R School for Professional Development (Levels 1 & 2) is a 4-day program leading to a MECSC Certification. Courses start from 17th until 20th of June. The Level 3 training is a One-day Intensive Retail Management which is scheduled on 18th June. The topics covered during this program include, Shopping Centre Leasing, Customer Relationship management, Artificial intelligence, Security, Visual Merchandising, Architecture in Retail & F&B.
The faculty conducting the sessions and workshops include some of the finest minds from the industry; including Michael Ruckman (Senteo), Shannon Quilty (Senteo), Tommy Weir (EMLC), Emre Pelin (Andakaris Group), Priya Chellani (JLL), Clair Stuart – Menteth (Sticky Red), Lizelle Fitoussi, Richard Dean (Dubai Eye), David Richardson (Nakheel), Scott Ellis, Owen Faroow (IBM), Neil Ford (Al Futtaim Group), Franka Lange (RAZA), Charles Mallice (Cosec Security), Abdul Kader Saadi (Glee Hospitality), Jihad Dirani (Meraas), David Macadam (MECS+R), Alessandro Gaffuri (CELS Group), Paul Hammond (CELS Group), Manuel Gallo (CELS Group), Ettiene Van Der Watt (Axis Communications), Soufianne Houti (CELS Group), Birna Marya (CELS Group), Ramzy Abdul Majeed (Big on Group & Whissle), Malik Qaiser, Vanessa Hinton (Dubai Festival City Mall), Kevin Doherty (Fitch) and Furqan Athar (McArthur+Company).
Along with the training, MECS+R will be hosting the Springboard Networking Reception on Tuesday the 18th of June from 6:30 pm till 9:30 pm at Kempinski Hotel, Dubai, UAE. Springboard Networking event offers the ideal platform and opportunity for retail and shopping mall professionals to network and grow their business. MECS+R members and event attendees are also encouraged to forward the invitation to those who would benefit from attending the event.
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About MECSC & MECS+R:
Established in 1994, The Middle East Council of Shopping Centres, with its newly branded name The Middle East Council of Shopping Centres & Retailers (MECS+R), has grown over the years and has a strong and closely connected member base of over 1,100 industry professionals from all over the Middle East & North Africa representing Retailers, Shopping Mall Owners, Developers, Marketing Managers, Leasing Managers & Specialists, Consultants, Property Managers, Financiers, Accountants, Government Officials and Industry Suppliers. MECSC+R provides its members with unparalleled local and international business contacts and supports through its network of international affiliates.
For information about the MECSC, please contact:
Email: lea@mecsc.org
phone +971 4 359 2186
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