My City Centre Al Dhait,  Majid Al Futtaim's first shopping mall in Ras Al Khaimah is opening next week, Tuesday, 9 January at 10:30AM.   Just wanted to check whether you'll be interested to cover the opening of the mall and its impacts on the community?  Cover the story in a wider perspective with focus on Ras Al Khaimah as one of the UAE's fastest-growing emirates?

The mall will be bringing 30 top lifestyle brands - several debut brands to Ras Al Khaimah - and dining options closer to residents and providing convenient access to meet their daily shopping needs.  And, as part of Majid Al Futtaim's sustainability strategy, My City Centre Al Dhait follows green building protocol with innovative methods and resource-efficient procedures in place, including collecting condensed water from air-conditioning and ventilations systems to use for irrigation and installing LED lighting and water-saving low-flow fixtures and faucets.  The mall will achieve a LEED gold rating upon opening.

The opening of My City Centre Al Dhait does not only mean establishing commercial facilities. It also means helping develop the local community: by providing a space for people to meet, connect and have a cultural exchange. It is not just a place to shop, but a key activity centre in the social fabric of communities. Elevating their purpose beyond simply offering an outlet to buy groceries or pick up some new clothes.

On-site interviews with:

 Ghaith Shocair, Chief Executive Officer – Shopping Malls, Majid Al Futtaim Properties.  

Topics of discussion:

What features of the mall are in line with Majid Al Futtaim's sustainability strategy?
The rise of the community malls
How the mall will service residents in Al Dhait
What trade growth Majid Al Futtaim expects in this area?
How important is retail tourism in the development of a destination?
Changing consumer shopping trends in Ras Al Khaimah and the NE
Future of the retail sector in Ras Al Khaimah and Majid Al Futtaim's role in boosting economy and tourism with dynamic shopping destinations in the NE
How Majid Al Futtaim decides what brand of malls fits the market

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