KIDZANIA Jeddah was bestowed with the “2015 Most Innovative Concept” award in the Retail & Leisure category at the 10th Global RLI Awards ceremony held at the Meydan Gallery recently in Dubai with the attendance of around 600 professionals. RLI, the world's only global retail and leisure magazine, played host to the recognition and celebration for the most innovative and imaginative retail and leisure concepts across the globe. Beating tough competition from other destinations around the world, KidZania as a global company obtained the “Highly Commended” award in the Global Leisure Operator category. Maged Al Najjar, General Manager of KidZania – Saudi Arabia who received the award on behalf of KidZania Jeddah, said “we are proud to have received the Global RLI Award as it proves our outstanding success in Saudi Arabia. KidZania truly set the entertainment industry apart when it first launched in Mexico City back in 1999. It has done it again with KidZania Jeddah, which is the first over400 employee company in Saudi Arabia that is 100% operated by women. Bit by bit, KidZania is really preparing global children to get ready for a better world.” He added “this honor gives us further inspiration to continue our work and to provide a town where children can imagine a better world and become global citizens through their experiences at our park.” The Global RLI Awards celebrate and reward the success and creativity of the industry's most impressive retail developments, leading retailers, leisure operators and affiliated business partners, through concepts, initiatives and design excellence. The panel of judges comprised international retailers and consultants. — SG
