Where the Industry Meets and Moves Forward
For over 30 years, MECSR has connected the people leading retail, shopping centres, real estate, hospitality, and mixed-use development across the Middle East and North Africa. Membership is your seat in the room.
A trusted seat in the region's retail community.
Membership reflects credibility, industry alignment, and long-term engagement with the people and organisations actively leading retail across MENA.
Region-specific, not borrowed
Three decades focused exclusively on MENA shopping centres and retail. Every event, resource, and connection is tuned to this market.
Direct access to decision-makers
Mall developers, retailers, owners, and senior operators who actively lead the regional retail landscape. No gatekeeping.
Broader, integrated scope
MECSR now spans real estate, hospitality, and mixed-use development, reflecting how destinations are actually built and operated today.
Credibility you can show
Active members may use the official MECSR Member Badge across digital and print materials throughout their membership period.
Official MECSR Member BadgeUsable across digital and print materials while membership is active.
Every member gets the foundation.
Eight core benefits included with every MECSR membership, from Associate all the way up to Platinum. Corporate tiers add visibility, seats, and editorial features on top.
Member Referral Priority
Be the first introduction when MECSR is asked to recommend a partner, expert, or supplier in your area.
Loyalty Programme
Earn credits for active participation in MECSR initiatives. Redeem across services, events, and offerings.
Visibility & Industry Presence
Get listed in the MECSR Directory and stay visible to the region's retail decision-makers.
Career Access & Opportunities
Job postings, mentorship moments, and introductions you won't see on public boards.
Content Access
Webinars, podcasts, masterclasses, the Retail People Magazine, and What's Up Retail Newsletter.
Member Rates & Discounts
Preferred pricing on MECSR events, training programmes, and partner offerings throughout the year.
Networking & Collaboration
Members-only meetups, peer groups, and the MECSR Industry Circle, locally, regionally, and internationally.
Membership Spotlight
Periodic features highlighting your work, milestones, and contributions to the MECSR community.
One platform,
two clear paths.
Select the membership that matches your role and your level of engagement with the regional retail community.
Individual
For professionals who manage, develop, own, work in, or provide services to shopping centres and retail brands.
Corporate
For organisations seeking broader visibility, deeper engagement, and stronger presence within the retail industry, with up to 20 member seats.
Pick the tier
that fits where you are.
Transparent annual pricing. Every tier includes the full Associate benefit set. Corporate tiers stack visibility, seats, and editorial features on top.
Associate
Professional access and development.
Billed annually
Includes
- ✓Member Referral Priority
- ✓Loyalty Programme
- ✓Visibility & Industry Presence
- ✓Career Access & Opportunities
- ✓Content Access
- ✓Member Rates & Discounts
- ✓Networking & Collaboration
- ✓Membership Spotlight
Bronze
Your starting point in the industry.
Billed annually
Everything in Associate, plus
- ✓Up to 4 members
- ✓Website Featured Post
- ✓Company Highlight & Feature**
Silver
A stronger presence and participation.
Billed annually
Everything in Associate, plus
- ✓Up to 8 members
- ✓Website Featured Post
- ✓Company Highlight & Feature**
- ✓Social Media Promotion
Gold
Advanced leadership standing.
Billed annually
Everything in Associate, plus
- ✓Up to 12 members
- ✓Website Featured Post
- ✓Company Highlight & Feature**
- ✓Social Media Promotion
- ✓Retail People Magazine Article**
- ✓Directory Article**
Platinum
Top-tier influence and access.
Billed annually
Everything in Associate, plus
- ✓Up to 20 members
- ✓Website Featured Post
- ✓Company Highlight & Feature**
- ✓Social Media Promotion
- ✓Retail People Magazine Article**
- ✓Directory Article**
- ✓MECSR Website Advertisement
Three new ways to engage.
Membership in 2026 introduces structured engagement programmes that make participation more rewarding, ongoing, and personal.
MECSR Loyalty Programme
Recognises and rewards active member participation. Earn loyalty credits through engagement across MECSR initiatives and redeem them across services and offerings.
Official MECSR Member Groups
Purpose-based and interest-based groups, thoughtfully moderated to encourage meaningful discussion, peer mentorship, and professional interaction within the community.
Members-Only Networking Meetups
Informal, in-person gatherings at partner restaurants and cafés, exclusively for active MECSR members.
Three decades of careers, built here.
For nearly 30 years, my journey with MECSR has transformed both my career and my perspective on the industry. What began as a desire to explore retail and build connections evolved into leadership roles, from city and country representative to Board President. Through MECSR, I gained global exposure, industry knowledge, and lifelong relationships that strengthened my business and positioned me ahead in the market. The value is truly endless. I highly recommend MECSR to both emerging and established industry leaders. It is the platform where the region's retail community connects, collaborates, and grows.
Chairman of the Board, RED Malls KSA
MECSR is the place where we all, shopping centre experts, can come together and learn from each other. And we can share our knowledge and we can collaborate all together. Today, I can help you; tomorrow someone else can help me. That's why I recommend everyone to be a part of this great community. And because we are one big family under this umbrella.
Sharaf Group / Times Square Center
Questions, answered.
Still unsure? Reach out at membership@mecsr.org and we'll help you pick the right tier.
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Three decades of regional expertise. Five clear tiers. One community driving retail across the Middle East.
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