Riyadh - Sharikat Mubasher: The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) announced its strategic partnership with the Retail Leaders Circle (RLC) Global Forum to serve as Title Partner and a principal public-sector partner, supporting alignment between the RLC Global Forum’s agenda and Riyadh’s development priorities.

This partnership reinforces Riyadh’s position as a global platform for retail leadership, investment, and economic diversification, according to an official statement released today.

The RLC Global Forum 2026 will take place in the Saudi capital on 3 and 4 February, bringing together leaders from the public and private sectors, serving as a trusted platform for senior-level engagement at the intersection of policy, investment, and industry leadership.

Martyn Davies, Head of City Excellence at the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, said: “This partnership reflects our focus on building globally competitive systems that support investment, productivity, and long-term city performance in line with the objectives of Vision 2030.”

In turn, Panos Linardos, Chairman of RLC Global Forum, commented: “Riyadh has emerged as one of the most consequential cities globally for the future of retail, lifestyle, and urban innovation. Our partnership with the Royal Commission for Riyadh City ensures that the Forum elevates global discourse while directly advancing the Kingdom’s transformation agenda.”

The RLC Global Forum is a leading platform that brings together the world’s most influential brand and retail leaders, innovators, and policymakers to drive positive industry change.