RIYADH: The Royal Commission for Riyadh City and RLC Global Forum have announced a strategic partnership, reinforcing the Saudi capital's position as a global platform for retail leadership, investment, and economic transformation.

Under the partnership, the RCRC will serve as title partner and a principal public-sector partner, supporting alignment between the RLC Global Forum’s agenda and Riyadh’s development priorities, while bringing global perspectives in line with Saudi Arabia’s transformation agenda.

“Retail is an important enabler of Riyadh’s economic and urban future,” said Martyn Davies, head of city excellence at the RCRC.

“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,” he added

“Riyadh has emerged as one of the most consequential cities globally for the future of retail, lifestyle, and urban innovation,” said Panos Linardos, chairman of RLC Global Forum.