Automation, e-commerce and the push for sustainability all have major roles to play in the future of retail.
That's according to Majid Al Futtaim chief executive Alain Bejjani. He joins co-hosts Mustafa Alrawi and Kelsey Warner this week to talk about how the Middle East's biggest mall operator is catering to changing consumer behaviour – and why cinema will never go away.
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In this episode
Majid Al Futtaim and the future of retail (0m 40s)
Automation and carbon footprint (9m 21s)
Technology v human capital (16m 27s)
Cinema is here to stay (26m 30s)
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
How to protect yourself when air quality drops
Install an air filter in your home.
Close your windows and turn on the AC.
Shower or bath after being outside.
Wear a face mask.
Stay indoors when conditions are particularly poor.
If driving, turn your engine off when stationary.
SPECS
Nissan 370z Nismo
Engine: 3.7-litre V6
Transmission: seven-speed automatic
Power: 363hp
Torque: 560Nm
Price: Dh184,500
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