Retail Summit 2022 in Dubai: Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed attends conference

Retail Summit 2022 in Dubai: Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed attends conference

Featuring several leading international brands and more than 800 participants from around the world

By WAM Published: Mon 14 Mar 2022, 9:51 PM

Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, today attended the opening of The Retail Summit, a global content-led event being held at the Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai from March 14-15.

Featuring several leading international brands and more than 800 participants from around the world, the event was attended by Hamad Buamim, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers; Gary Thatcher, CEO and Co-Founder of The Retail Summit; and Marc Howard, Director and Co- Founder of The Retail Summit.

Sheikh Maktoum attended a session titled 'Go Agile or Go Home', which highlighted the impact of the digital transformation in the retail industry and the increasingly sophisticated tools and techniques that are eliminating the competitive advantage once enjoyed by traditional retailers.

During the visit, he also toured the stands of several international brands participating in the event. The exceptional event seeks to showcase young and emerging retail brands from all over the world looking to explore business opportunities in the Middle East and Dubai in particular.

The two-day summit features a programme of 27