Leaders of the retail sector in the Middle East region are scheduled to discuss the sector’s future and consumption. Retail Leaders Circle (RLC), the prominent international organization that convenes powerful industry leaders, innovators and influential decision-makers, has announced that the two-day Sixth Edition of RLC MENA Summit will take place on February 10 and 11, 2020 for the first time in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. It will be held under the patronage of Saudi Minister of Commerce and Investment Dr. Majid bin Abdullah al-Qasabi. Retail’s most significant regional gathering will be held under the theme “Future Retail & Consumer: Thriving in a Changing Environment.” It will bring together more than 1,500 retail leaders, brand owners, SMEs, industry stakeholders policy-makers and investors. This pioneering initiative will forge a much-needed dialogue to explore the changing retail and consumer landscape in Saudi Arabia and the broader region. Recognized as the preeminent meeting place in the annual retail calendar, the RLC MENA 2020 Summit is launched with unprecedented anticipation in Riyadh, underlining Saudi Arabia’s significant growth potential to retail leaders and industry stakeholders from across the region. The Sixth Edition is organized in partnership with INVEST SAUDI in line with the Saudi Vision 2030 goals to diversify the economy and develop the retail industry, by creating jobs and economic growth opportunities. “The retail and luxury sector is incredibly important for the Kingdom and there is strong potential for further growth,” said Qasabi in a statement on Monday. “We look forward to welcoming industry leaders in Saudi Arabia to a dynamic event, which showcases the Kingdom’s potential and the strategic opportunities for retail industry expansion,” he added. Chairman of RLC Panos Linardos, for his part, said that this is an exciting year for the RLC MENA Summit. “We welcome powerful leaders, innovative SMEs and tech disruptors to shape the regional retail agenda,” he explained. “We look forward to a remarkable program designed to give participants insight and knowledge ranging from the challenging retail landscape to best practices for leading, collaborating and driving growth,” Linardos added.