Adnan AlKendi

The UAE e-commerce market is no longer an "emerging opportunity" — it is a proven launchpad. In this session, serial entrepreneur Adnan Al Kindi — founder of Qahwa Coffee Trading — shares an insider’s view of how the UAE transformed from a small local retail market into a $9.2+ billion digital commerce engine (2026), driven by government vision, free-zone innovation, and founder resilience.

Drawing from his own journey of building ventures from scratch in Dubai, Adnan will unpack the real numbers behind the UAE’s digital economy, spotlight Dubai CommerCity as the region’s first dedicated e-commerce free zone, and reveal why global brands and startups alike are choosing the Emirates as their Middle East HQ.

Adnan AlKendi is an Emirati entrepreneur and executive leader with over 16 years of expertise in strategic relationship management and Business Strategy.

A visionary founder, Adnan has established a diverse portfolio of UAE-based ventures, including Qahwa Coffee Trading, a specialty venture dedicated to regional trade and sourcing excellence.

Beyond his entrepreneurial pursuits, Adnan leverages deep proficiency in stakeholder engagement and governance to bridge complex policy landscapes with high-impact business outcomes. His leadership style is defined by a commitment to driving sustainable organizational growth, fostering cross-sector innovation.

Adnan is dedicated to contributing to the UAE’s long-term economic vision by building resilient partnerships, optimizing supply chain strategies, and leading ventures that maintain global standards of competitiveness. With a robust background in strategic planning and an innovation-driven mindset, he remains focused on creating tangible value across the trading, and e-commerce development sector.