UAE’s Israr and Kapoor among winners at eBay’s Exporter of the Year event

UAE eBay sellers excelled in the company’s annual Exporter of the Year 2025 event in Hanoi, Vietnam.

eBay is one of the world’s largest online marketplaces, connecting 134 million buyers across more than 190 markets, and Exporter of the Year is one of their biggest events that recognises outstanding sellers from emerging markets who are driving global trade, innovation, and sustainable commerce.

The two-day event in Hanoi brought together over 100 top-performing sellers from the Middle East, India, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and Southeast Asia, creating a global platform for connection, learning, and recognition.

During the awards night, 22 exceptional sellers were honoured for their strong growth performance and continued commitment to delivering trusted world-class buyer experiences.

eBay honours UAE’s top performers

Among them were two winners in three categories from the UAE.

Mohammad Israr of OEM Autopartz won the Ads Excellence Award for outstanding performance and effective use of advertising solutions. Israr was also named runner-up for the Parts & Accessories Excellence Award, while Kunal Kapoor of The Luxury Closet earned runner-up for the Luxury Excellence Award, recognising excellence in the premium segment.

Israr and Kapoor distinguished themselves by effectively leveraging eBay’s ecosystem, including marketplace access, logistics, advertising, and seller tools, to succeed in cross-border trade.

The Hanoi edition featured keynote addresses from global eBay leaders, alongside interactive workshops and networking sessions, offering actionable insights into emerging trends, AI-powered commerce, and global growth for the participants.

Vidmay Naini, General Manager of Global Emerging Markets at eBay, said eBay was dedicated to empowering sellers.

“Exporter of the Year 2025 is more than a celebration of success – it reflects the resilience, innovation, and global ambition of our sellers,” Naini said.

“At eBay, we enable businesses of all sizes to access more than 190 markets and connect with millions of buyers worldwide, empowering them to participate meaningfully in cross-border trade. Through trusted buyer relationships, a thriving circular commerce model and a strong end-to-end seller ecosystem, we are helping entrepreneurs transform global challenges into sustainable growth.”

The event also included a 2026 global market outlook, category-focused workshops on Parts & Accessories and alternative inventory models, sessions on managed shipping and advertising strategies, interactive eBay Live experiences, and one-on-one consultation with experts.