Ahmed Galal Ismail

Across the GCC, we have seen time and again that periods of regional uncertainty are met with stability, clear leadership and strong coordination. For Majid Al Futtaim, our focus remains firmly on operational resilience and business continuity across our businesses. We operate a highly diversified portfolio across retail, malls, entertainment and communities, and we have built strong resilience into our operations, supply chains and partnerships.

At the end of the day, we are a ‘people’ business, so our priority is to make sure our people feel safe, supported and well looked after, because when they do, they show up for their colleagues, their customers and their communities. At the same time, the investments we have made over many years in localising and regionalising our supply chain, strengthening our technology and e-commerce capabilities, and working closely with government authorities, mean we are able to adapt quickly and continue serving customers with confidence.

We have also faced external shocks in the past, and each time our organisation has demonstrated its ability to navigate periods of disruption with discipline and agility. Following the strongest financial results in our history and a healthy balance sheet, we are in a robust position today.

Our financial strength ensures we are well prepared to weather uncertainty and continue delivering value to the customers and communities we serve. The long-term fundamentals of the GCC remain strong, and we remain confident in the region’s leadership, stability and continued economic momentum.