Dubai, 22 - 24 September 2026
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Sep 2211:30
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PANEL The art of brand activation in-store: the blueprint for today’s consumer engagement through modern design principles and immersive experience
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Anupam Biswas, Vice President – Design, Superdry & LaMartina, Reliance Brands Limited
Zaid Bitar, Regional Vice President – ME, APAC & India, ALDO Group
Matthew Nicholas, Chief Commercial Officer, The Giving Movement
Mark Mortimer-Davies, CEO, Choithrams
Ramninder Singh, Associate Vice President – Projects, Landmark Group
Moderator: Dr Nihal El Daly, Managing director, Axellerus Consultants
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Sep 2212:10
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PANEL Setting new benchmark for the retail industry: developing sustainable operations and embracing new business opportunities
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Imad El Ghazal, President – Sports, Gmg
Walid Abdulrazzag BinDawood, Chief Commercial Officer, BinDawood Holding Company
Jatin Kalra, Vice President, APPAREL GROUP
Vikram Idnani, President / CIO, Landmark Group
Mohit Agrwal, Senior Vice President, Strategy and Investment, Ghassan Aboud Group
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Sep 2213:10
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PANEL Inside the store of the future: the transformative role of AI in orchestrating personalised journeys and designing retail spaces
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Shaik Maqbool, Chief Technology Officer, Aljazera Markets Company
Vishal Kapil, Group Chief Technology & Information Officer, Mair Group
Sayed Habib, Director, Danube Group
Moderator: Dr Nihal El Daly, Managing director, Axellerus Consultants
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Sep 2213:50
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INTERVIEW/CASE STUDY Activating the future of retail: a fully autonomous and cashier-less store powered by AI and latest cutting-edge technology
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Maaz Zahid Qureshi, VP – Digital, CX and AI Innovation, ADNOC
Moderator: Ankur Goyal, Sr. Manager Group Enterprise Architecture, MAF
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Sep 2214:30
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PANEL The new store DNA: architecting the industry’s future with AI, data and advanced analytics to build smarter retail environments
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Dharmendra Mohanani, General Manager, New W mart Supermarket L.L.C
Ali Murad, Chief Executive Officer, Leaders Center
Muhammad Rehan, Chief Information Officer, Weaves Corporation Limited
Ali Mansour, Chief Retail Officer, Eyewa
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Sep 2215:10
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PRESENTATION Leading the next-generation shopping concept with QR-powered retail
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Milat Sayra Berirmen, Digital Innovation Director, Reem Mall
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Sep 2215:30
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CASE STUDY YARA AI: Transforming the Customer Journey Through Intelligent Retail Experiences
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Sayed Habib, Director, Danube Group
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Sep 2215:50
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PANEL Brand power in the age of modern retail: driving value with brands that resonate
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Anshuman Anand, Co-founder & CEO, Al Safa Brands
Annu Gupta, Chief Executive - International Business, Britannia
George Salloum, Commercial Director, MAKE UP FOREVER
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Sep 2216:00
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PRESENTATION/CASE STUDY Leading the next-generation shopping concept through QR-powered retail
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Milat Sayra Berirmen, Digital Innovation Director, Reem Mall
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Sep 2216:50
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INTERVIEW The ultimate tech stack for a seamless customer journey—powering digital touchpoints that shape brand experience and image
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Saif Khan, Enterprise & Digital Transformation Leader, Emaar
Moderator: Dr Nihal El Daly, Managing director, Axellerus Consultants
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
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Sep 2310:30
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PANEL The fusion of creativity and innovation: designing fluid, adaptive product displays that reflect brand identity and inspire customer exploration
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Gaurav Shah, AVP / Head of Projects & Visual Merchandising, Shoemart - Landmark Group
Nutannayan Nigam, Head of Visual Merchandising & Instore Experience, APPAREL GROUP
Shibu Mathew, Senior Director – Buying & Merchandising, Gmg
Moderator: Dr Nihal El Daly, Managing director, Axellerus Consultants
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Sep 2311:10
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INTERVIEW From shelf to smart decisions: innovating visual merchandising with real-time insights by AI and sensors
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Shaik Maqbool, Chief Technology Officer, Aljazera Markets Company
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Sep 2312:30
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PANEL AI, aspire, achieve: mastering the omnichannel matrix and fulfilment imperatives for today’s hybrid shoppers
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Annu Gupta, Chief Executive - International Business, Britannia
Hamed Aldabbour, Founder & CEO, House of Cenmar
Shobhit Tandon, Group Chief Digital & Technology Officer, Alamar Foods
Darine El Sabbagh, GM E-commerce and Omnichannel, Chalhoub Group
Moderator: Dr Nihal El Daly, Managing director, Axellerus Consultants
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Sep 2313:10
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PANEL Driving omnichannel retail initiatives anchored in a seamless journey and operational excellence
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Faten ElAzhary, Head of Omni Customer Care, Al Tayer Insignia
Umesh Chopra, Head of Market Intelligence and Digital Marketing, Sharjah coop
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Sep 2314:10
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PANEL Partnering for the future: building a retail footprint of excellence through a strong partnership network
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Debangshu Adhikari, Chief Operating Officer, Western International Group
Saskia von Langermann, General Manager, Beiersdorf
Rakesh Jha, General Manager, Al Maya Distribution
Anas Srairi, Senior Director Middle East Retail, The Coca-Cola Company
Moderator: Dr Nihal El Daly, Managing director, Axellerus Consultants
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Sep 2314:50
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PANEL Smart sourcing: transforming procurement from a transactional process into a competitive advantage
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Kunal Gupta, Head of Strategy, SAFCO International
Manish Pandoh, Category Head, Sharaf DG
Vikram Laud, Commercial Head – Fresh Food, GCC, Choithrams
Andrey Dorosh, Regional Retail Director, Samsung Electronics MENA
Saad Gantar, Director of Franchise, KUDU Company
Moderator: Ankur Goyal, Sr. Manager Group Enterprise Architecture, MAF
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Sep 2315:50
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PANEL The rising popularity of pop-up stores: creating unique, experiential shopping moments that spark consumer excitement
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Sarah Warden, Director of Retail, Atlantis Resort
Mazen Kanaan, Chief Executive Officer, House of Pops
Miche Whitehouse, Regional Brand and Digital Manager – MENA,, Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics
Moderator: Natasha Vaughan-Jeremy, Founder, The Luxe Narrative
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
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Sep 2410:30
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PANEL Driven by purpose, powered by people and connection: the unbeatable power of transforming stores into community hubs that truly connect
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Erika Doyle, Founder & CEO, Drink Dry
Hassan Tamimi Nezhad, Chief Executive Officer, Little Things Trading LLC
Nancy Ozbek, General Manager, Sharaf Group Mall Division: Times Square Center, Dubai Jewel Tower, and Al Masa Mall Oman
Rehana Raj, Operations Head - Retail, Choithrams
Mohammed Eldaly, Retail Sales & Business Development Director, Kafak International Company
Moderator: Dr Nihal El Daly, Managing director, Axellerus Consultants
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Sep 2411:10
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FIRESIDE CHAT Leading with empathy in a tech era: elevating the work talent and cultivating work culture with clear communication strategy
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Bahjat Yousfi, Executive Vice President of Sales Operations, Abdul Samad Al Qurashi
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Sep 2412:30
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PANEL The store as theatre: designing immersive experiences that creates unforgettable brand and consumer connection
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Sandeep Arora, Director - Strategy and Business Excellence, AW Rostamani
Omar Kamali, Creative Director, SQUATWOLF
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Sep 2413:50
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PANEL Driving enterprise-wide digital adoption: ensuring measurable business impact through AI-driven insights and automation
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Sandeep Arora, Director - Strategy and Business Excellence, AW Rostamani
Maxine Minty, Director of Marketing and Performance, Alshaya Group
Mohamad Dayeh, Head of Innovation, Majid Al Futtaim
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Sep 2414:30
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FIRESIDE CHAT Becoming more ethical: reducing retail waste with AI-powered inventory management and on-demand production
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Ambika Saigal, Head of Lingerie, Liwa Trading Enterprises
STAGE 4: SHOP ARABIA
Sep 2415:20
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PANEL Excelling in modern retail strategies maximising store performance with space management and operational efficiency
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Mark Nader, Retail Operation Team Leader, Azadea Group
Douaa Al Maoed, Senior Manager Retail Design & Delivery, Makani
Awatef Zaoui, Founder and CEO, LPM Home
Latesh Radhakishen, Managing Director, Threads Uniform
Moderator: Dr Nihal El Daly, Managing director, Axellerus Consultants
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Sep 2416:40
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PANEL Removing complexity out of retail: rethinking profit & loss strategy that balances growth and cost management
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
Sayed Habib, Director, Danube Group
Sandeep Sabharwal, Group Senior Director - Risk Management, Americana Foods - National Food Company
Ahmed ElBanna, Director, Global Businesses, Almanea
Walid Shehata, Director of Retail Operations, Dantone Home
Moderator: Dr Nihal El Daly, Managing director, Axellerus Consultants
STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA
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