Qaiser Nawab, Chairman of the Belt and Road Initiative for Sustainable Development (BRISD), actively participated in the Retail Leaders Circle (RLC) Global Forum 2025 in Riyadh, a premier gathering of top executives, policymakers, and industry innovators shaping the future of global retail. This year’s theme, “Rebuilding a Shared Future,” closely aligns with China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) vision of a “Community with a Shared Future for Mankind”, emphasizing connectivity, sustainability, and inclusive economic growth in global trade and retail.
During the forum, Qaiser Nawab engaged with several prominent retail leaders, policymakers, and investors, discussing collaborative strategies to enhance sustainable trade, digital commerce, and regional connectivity. He highlighted the critical role of BRI’s infrastructure and trade networks in fostering retail supply chains across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, strengthening cross-border investment, and driving economic resilience. In his discussions, Nawab underscored how retail today is evolving beyond traditional commerce, becoming a key driver of digital transformation, artificial intelligence-powered consumer experiences, and climate-conscious business practices.
The RLC Global Forum 2025 featured high-level dialogues on e-commerce expansion, smart logistics, sustainable retail practices, and the reinvention of physical shopping spaces through emerging technologies. As part of these discussions, Qaiser Nawab emphasized BRISD’s commitment to advancing digital retail ecosystems, green supply chains, and global economic cooperation. He advocated for greater collaboration between governments, businesses, and technology innovators to build a more resilient, digitally connected, and sustainable retail industry.
The forum reaffirmed Riyadh’s growing role as a key hub for global retail and commerce, bridging markets across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Qaiser Nawab’s participation highlighted BRISD’s dedication to fostering international trade, sustainable development, and innovation-driven retail growth.
