MRB Holding, a facility management and retail operations consultancy, has announced the launch of the first phase of the District 9 commercial project in 6th of October City, developed by NEXT Developments, coinciding with the opening of Carrefour as the project’s main anchor tenant. Under the agreement, MRB is responsible for the leasing, management, and operation of District 9, marking a continuation of its involvement in the management of commercial and retail developments in partnership with NEXT Developments. According to MRB, preparatory work for the project included extensive market studies analysing consumer behaviour, competing developments, and target customer segments. Meanwhile, Ahmed Nail, Chairperson of NEXT Developments, said the project was designed with operational considerations embedded from the early planning stages. He noted that MRB was selected for its experience in managing shopping centres, and that Carrefour’s opening reinforces the project’s operational strategy for the 6th of October City area.

Source: Daily News Egypt January 04, 2026 17:55 UTC