On Friday, GINN brought together leading voices from across the nicotine pouch industry for a high-impact networking event in Dubai—marking another key milestone in our global engagement efforts.
Held one year after GINN’s inaugural launch in the same city, the Get Together welcomed GINN members, partners, and stakeholders for a dynamic day of collaboration, commercial exchange, and recognition.
Celebrating Leadership: CLEW Receives GINN Award of Appreciation
A highlight of the event was the formal recognition of CLEW for their outstanding contribution to the nicotine pouch sector and their unwavering support for GINN’s mission.
Nearly a year since joining our founding partners—UK-based Vape Supplier Limited, New Nicotine Distribution, and Phoenix2Retail—CLEW has rapidly expanded its presence to over 40 global markets. Led by CEO Waqas Khan, CLEW has actively supported GINN events worldwide, including Evo NXT Milan and now this second landmark gathering in Dubai.
The award was proudly received by Ms. Agrita Singla, Chairwoman, and Mr. Waqas Khan, CEO, alongside team members Jamal Bashir and Sami Ur Rehman, in recognition of CLEW’s leadership and impact.
A Strong Network of Industry Stakeholders
GINN was proud to welcome both returning members and new participants to the event, further strengthening our global network.
In attendance were:
New participants included:
- Rebel Pouches
- Chemnovatic – manufacturer and wholesale supplier of nicotine
- DOSA Plastics – pouch manufacturers
- Chemular and Sanova – regulatory and compliance firms
- Pouchdaddy.com – digital retail platform
- EPD International, owners of snussie.com
GINN warmly welcomes Chemnovatic, Pouchdaddy, and EPD International as new members of the GINN community.
Real Business Outcomes
Beyond the celebrations and introductions, the Dubai event was a catalyst for tangible commercial and strategic progress:
- A major commercial agreement was initiated between two companies.
- Key discussions took place around distribution strategies and Middle Eastern market entry.
- Industry professionals exchanged scientific insights and regulatory advice in real time.
These moments underscore GINN’s role as not just a convening body—but an active facilitator of growth, innovation, and knowledge-sharing in the global nicotine pouch ecosystem.
What’s Next: Join Us at PouchXchange at InterTabac
Building on this success, GINN is excited to announce its next major engagement:
📅 Thursday, September 18th
🎪 PouchXchange at InterTabac
🌍 The only dedicated international trade event for nicotine pouches
This will be GINN’s largest initiative yet—uniting manufacturers, regulators, distributors, and innovators at the heart of the global trade show calendar.
Acknowledgements
Special thanks to:
- Tautvydas Kiviliunus – Global Snus
- Rohan Bhorel – CLEW
- Katrin Fischer – Inter Tabac
for their generous support in helping organize this successful event.
GINN remains committed to fostering a trusted, well-regulated, and innovative nicotine pouch marketplace—region by region, event by event.
Stay connected as we continue to grow the conversation worldwide.
