Liwan Investment LLC the regional representative of the Middle East Council of Shopping Centres (MECSC)
that grants it access to all retail groups in the Middle East and the world given it is an affiliate to the International Council of Shopping Centres (ICSC) based in Manhattan, NY – USA, continue to sponsor events and showcase its projects at such world recognized events for the benefit of its clients. Recently, LIWAN sponsored the Next Generation Networking Dinner which brings retails industry professionals together to facilitate business development, knowledge sharing and networking. The event held at Oman Avenues Mall on 28th Sep 2016.
LIWAN showcase its unique project THE SHIP. Located at Muscat / Ghubra Liwan A’Safina – A shopping mall with a design of a SHIP considered as the biggest attraction signifying traditional roots of Oman and providing quality retail. LIWAN is the Mall’s sole operator, responsible for its management, leasing and marketing, and thus continues its expansion strategy to grow its brand throughout Oman.
“We are delighted that THE SHIP is becoming part of LIWAN brand as an operator” said Mohamed Sulaiman Alyahmadi, General Manager of LIWAN Investment LLC. “LIWAN A’SAFINA MALL aims to offer a new and unparalleled shopping experience in which all visitors can find what they are looking for: first-class stores, modern architecture, top brands at reduced prices, variety and service quality at the highest level. “LIWAN A’SAFINA is the second mall operated under LIWAN, after Nizwa Grand Mall and the fourth mall in terms of leasing services after Barka Grand Centre & Al-Muzn Centre, while two additional mall are under process.
To increase the mall’s appeal and enhance the shopping experience, LIWAN is implementing initiatives such as newly designed interior landscaping and improvement of the mall’s visibility and accessibility. Additional seating (Outdoor), gym & entertainment area are also considered. Moreover, new services are in place for shoppers’ convenience such as free wireless Internet throughout the mall.
Positioned towards mid to high end retail brands, this project is expected to host about 40 focused retail units and contain several attractions like Panoramic Elevator, Eye catching fountain located on Ground floor, Wide Atrium, Top floor extended terraces for Fine Dining & Casual Dining restaurants overseeing the Arabian Sea.
Mr. Alyahmadi stated that Retails Industry in Oman growing in a good speed since 2010 and continues to expand, a number of large construction projects, malls and hypermarkets, look set to add more retail space to the sector.
Meanwhile, the rise in the number of shopping malls, particularly in Muscat, has coincided with a shift in spending patterns as the population becomes more tendency to have shopping under one roof. Moreover, the Omani consumer price index shows that a large portion of household spending still goes towards food and related products. LIWAN as an Omani retail leasing and shopping mall management firm work together alongside with the government vision toward the diversity of the economy to gain more stability.
