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Socially responsible retailing and sustainable ‘green’ stores and malls are emerging global trends which Middle East real estate developers cannot ignore says organisers of Retail City 2008 Dubai.
The fast growing Arabian Gulf economies continue to develop ambitious retail infrastructure projects. Retail City, which takes place from 1-3 June 2008 at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre, will bring together global retailers, investors, shopping centre developers, franchise networks, shopping centre management, architects and regional authorities to focus on all aspects of the retail development cycle.
“The Middle East retail sector is currently worth in excess of $100 billion annually and is second only to residential property in the non-oil economy. It is all the more important then that this hugely vital economic sector takes on board the impact it has on the environment and the need for sustainability in both design and construction of stores and malls." said Naomi Koningen, Project Manager of Retail City 2008, organised by IIR Middle East.
