Dubai remains preferred market for Indian retailers eyeing global expansion

Dubai remains preferred market for Indian retailers eyeing global expansion

DUBAI, UAE — Dubai is a preferred market for Indian retailers looking to expand globally as the emirate's economy continues to open up and adapt to new market conditions, industry experts said during a recent webinar hosted by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry's representative office in Mumbai.The webinar, organized in cooperation with IMC Chamber of Commerce & Industry, was joined by prominent CEOs representing leading retailers form the UAE and India who shared their insights on the evolving global retail landscape, market predictions and best practices for enhancing the customer experience.Panelists and speakers included: Rajiv Podar, president–IMC Chamber of Commerce & Industry; Omar Khan, director of international offices–Dubai Chamber; Dinesh Joshi, chairman IBC-IMC Chamber of Commerce & Industry; Mira Kulkarni, founder–Forest Essentials; Dalip Sehgal, CEO–NEXUS Malls; Rajneesh Mahajan, CEO–Inorbit Malls; Paul Marks, managing partner – Retail Management Solutions; Sameer Tapia, founder–ALMT Legal; Ramesh Cidambi, COO–Dubai Duty Free; Pankaj Kumar, head omnichannel retail–Jumbo Electronics; J P Shukla, co-founder & CEO, 1-India Family Mart; Chirag Vora, Partner–Amarsons Collections; and Umme-Haani Khorakiwala, director–Akbarallys Men.Discussions