Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Retail powerhouse Majid Al Futtaim, franchisee of Carrefour across 30+ countries, has officially launched its second Retail Business School in Riyadh. The inauguration was led by Eng. Majed Aldahwi (Deputy Minister, HRSD) alongside senior executives including Ahmed Galal Ismail and Hani Weiss, marking a significant milestone for retail talent development in the Kingdom.
Key Features
- 12 specialized programs, including 5 exclusively for Saudi nationals
- Curriculum covers retail technical skills, customer experience, leadership development, and localisation
- Equipped with 6 training rooms and a collaborative learning space, combining theory and real-world simulations
- Built with sustainability in mind, aligning with Majid Al Futtaim’s Net Positive goal for carbon and water by 2040
Strategic Goals
- Upskill 2,000+ colleagues annually and hire 500+ Saudi nationals by 2024
- Provide 360° learning of omni-channel and in-store operations leveraging 30 years of Carrefour experience
- Create career pathways from department head to store manager, supporting Saudi Vision 2030’s localisation agenda
Leadership Perspective
“Launching our second retail business school… demonstrates our unwavering commitment… tailored to data insights, customer-centric approach, and international standards.”
Hani Weiss, CEO, Majid Al Futtaim Retail
“We plan 70,000 training hours… creating pathways to team leader, department head and store manager roles.”
Mohammad Alassaf, Country Manager, Carrefour Saudi
Why This Matters
- Human capital development: Enhances skills and creates leadership opportunities across the retail sector.
- Economic alignment: Supports Saudi Vision 2030 by promoting localisation and professional growth.
- Regional platform: Reinforces Riyadh as a hub for talent and innovation; a third school is planned for Egypt.
