Knowledge-sharing session held on marketplace insights and data-driven growth for the UAE electronics industry
The event began with a keynote address by Paras Shahdadpuri, chairman of TEG and chairman of Nikai Group of Companies. He emphasised TEG's mission to unite the electronics industry and promote collective growth. Shahdadpuri also spoke about the rising influence of e-commerce in the region, referencing recent trends published in Khaleej Times, and underscored the need for data-driven leadership in the digital age as against the old time entrepreneur intuition. During the market intelligence session, Nilesh Khalkho, board member of TEG and CEO of Sharaf DG, welcomed insights of partner NielsenIQ. The firm presented data-backed trends that are reshaping the evolving marketplace within the UAE's Tech and Durables market, offering valuable insights into shifting consumer behaviour and product category performance.
A dedicated segment on eCommerce presented by Amazon UAE followed which was moderated by Ashish Panjabi, board member of TEG and COO of Jacky's Group. The Amazon team shared their forward-looking perspective on the future of the online retail, highlighting innovation, customer-centric strategies, and the importance of a collaborative approach with key players in the industry. This session was particularly relevant as many TEG members are active in Marketplace platforms, and the conversation reflected the collective outlook on digital retail dynamics.
Themes such as after-life of products and areas of sustainability were also discussed during the forum, reflecting TEG's holistic approach to innovation and industry development. These discussions underscored TEG's broader mission of not only facilitating business growth but also steering the industry toward more responsible practices.
The forum was further enriched by the presence of senior representatives from leading industry players, including Eros Group, Al-Futtaim Group, Better Life, Al Yousuf Electronics, Jumbo, GECO, Nikai Group, JK National Group, among others.
Attendees included representatives from Dubai Chambers, Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MOIAT), Dubai Customs and DP World, highlighting the growing synergy between public policy and private sector growth in driving economic transformation.
This high-impact knowledge-sharing forum brought together 100+ senior stakeholders, including government officials, business leaders, and global industry experts, to explore the future of the electronics sector through the lens of data, innovation, and cross-sector collaboration.
The event strongly reinforced TEG's position as a unifying platform that brings the UAE electronics ecosystem together — including retailers, distributors, brand owners, eCommerce players, marketplaces, policymakers, and data partners to engage in strategic dialogue, share actionable insights, and align on the future of the industry.
Concluding the forum, Shuja Jashanmal, vice chairman of TEG and group CEO of Jashanmal National Company, delivered the closing address, reflecting on the evolution of the UAE's electronics trade and reaffirming TEG's commitment to building a stronger, more connected industry ecosystem.
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