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

Rania Masri El Khatib, Chief Executive Officer, The Giving Movement

Moderator: Ramninder Singh, Associate Vice President – Projects, Landmark Group

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 / Chief Information Officer, Landmark 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

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 Distribution

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

David Egerton, Chief Digital Officer, McGettigan’s

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 2215:50

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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

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

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

Priyash Behary Paray, CEO, Chemist Warehouse UAE

Hamed Aldabbour, Founder & CEO, House of Cenmar

Shobhit Tandon, Group Chief Digital & Technology Officer, Alamar Foods

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, Senior Vice President, Western International Group

Younis Skainy, Chief Operating Officer, Lagate

Saskia von Langermann, General Manager, Beiersdorf

Rakesh Jha, General Manager, Al Maya Distribution

Saad Gantar, Director of Franchise, KUDU Company

Anas Srairi, Senior Director Middle East Retail, The Coca-Cola Company

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

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

Ashraf Abuarja, Director of Operations, Retail Partners

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

STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA

Sep 2411:10

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INTERVIEW 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

George Kunnappally, Managing Director, Nandos Uae Llc

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

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

STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA

Sep 2417:00

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INTERVIEW A greener retail: leaving a ethical legacy behind

STAGE 5: SHOP ARABIA

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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

PANEL Setting new benchmark for the retail industry: developing sustainable operations and embracing new business opportunities

PANEL Inside the store of the future: the transformative role of AI in orchestrating personalised journeys and designing retail spaces

INTERVIEW/CASE STUDY Activating the future of retail: a fully autonomous and cashier-less store powered by AI and latest cutting-edge technology

PANEL The new store DNA: architecting the industry’s future with AI, data and advanced analytics to build smarter retail environments

PRESENTATION Leading the next-generation shopping concept with QR-powered retail

PANEL Brand power in the age of modern retail: driving value with brands that resonate

PRESENTATION/CASE STUDY Leading the next-generation shopping concept through QR-powered retail

INTERVIEW The ultimate tech stack for a seamless customer journey—powering digital touchpoints that shape brand experience and image

PANEL The fusion of creativity and innovation: designing fluid, adaptive product displays that reflect brand identity and inspire customer exploration

INTERVIEW From shelf to smart decisions: innovating visual merchandising with real-time insights by AI and sensors

PANEL AI, aspire, achieve: mastering the omnichannel matrix and fulfilment imperatives for today’s hybrid shoppers

PANEL Driving omnichannel retail initiatives anchored in a seamless journey and operational excellence

PANEL Partnering for the future: building a retail footprint of excellence through a strong partnership network

PANEL Smart sourcing: transforming procurement from a transactional process into a competitive advantage

PANEL The rising popularity of pop-up stores: creating unique, experiential shopping moments that spark consumer excitement

PANEL Driven by purpose, powered by people and connection: the unbeatable power of transforming stores into community hubs that truly connect

INTERVIEW Leading with empathy in a tech era: elevating the work talent and cultivating work culture with clear communication strategy

PANEL The store as theatre: designing immersive experiences that creates unforgettable brand and consumer connection

PANEL Driving enterprise-wide digital adoption: ensuring measurable business impact through AI-driven insights and automation

FIRESIDE CHAT Becoming more ethical: reducing retail waste with AI-powered inventory management and on-demand production

PANEL Excelling in modern retail strategies maximising store performance with space management and operational efficiency

PANEL Removing complexity out of retail: rethinking profit & loss strategy that balances growth and cost management

INTERVIEW A greener retail: leaving a ethical legacy behind

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