Dr Mohammed Shafi Abdulla is the managing director of TCN General Trading LLC, a company which has carved a niche in both the local and global market, by providing quality products and committed support services to all categories of clients. An accomplished businessman, Mohammed Shafi has more than two decades of experience in the UAE. He came to the UAE as a child and completed his schooling here. The long-term association with the country has given him opportunity to learn Arabic language and local culture deeply. He is an expert in four of the mostly used languages in the UAE. All these have helped him in his business dealings also. Mohammed Shafi has business in his blood, as his father, the late Abdulla Haji K V, was also a successful businessman in the Gulf. Shafi joined his family business as early as 1989. Even today, his four brothers actively associate with him in business.
TCN General Trading LLC
TCN General Trading LLC mainly focuses on the trading of products and services related to ICT and electronics, including mobile phones, computers, network accessories, security cameras, GPS devices, time attendance machines, access control devices, LED LCD and other network and electrical components. In the market, the company represents a number of reputed and well established manufacturers and innovative solutions providers.TCN is one of the leading product and solution suppliers in the GCC, trusted to provide and deliver quality products to retailers, wholesale and exporters across the region. Its clients include individuals, SME’s, local authorities, enterprises, developers, architects and engineers. The company, which has a committed delivery system, supplies solutions related to ICT, IT, communication, technology software and hybrid ware and telecommunications. Besides, they supply manpower and construction materials. Over the years, TCN could also nurture a strong base in ME, Europe, Asia and Africa by building cordial relations with business partners and clients there. The clients belong to diverse areas including government sectors, ICT, telecommunication, healthcare, oil, gas, energy, education, defense, critical service providers, aviations, and NGOs.
TCN trades in major international brands including Nokia, Blackberry, iPhone and Samsung in mobile phones; Dell, HP, Mac and Acer in computers; Alcatel, Avaya, and Cisco in telephone systems. They also market camera, TV, sunglasses, bags, perfumes and OTC.
TCN trades in major international brands including Nokia, Blackberry, iPhone and Samsung in mobile phones; Dell, HP, Mac and Acer in computers; Alcatel, Avaya, and Cisco in telephone systems. They also market camera, TV, sunglasses, bags, perfumes and OTC.
The company effectively manages and dispatches products and solutions worth millions and manages cost-effective multiple warehouses in the UAE. They import stocks directly from international companies in the UK, Germany, US, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, China, India, Thailand, Korea, and Hong Kong. They also have stakeholders present in multiple locations across the GCC.
The wide range of products marketed by TCN are ICT, IT, computers, telecommunication, networking, security, storage products and solutions; broadcast and media studio solutions, audio, video, professional display and PA solutions; data center, call center, contact center ( systems, equipments and furniture); lifestyle products, sunglasses, watches, perfumes and leather accessories; electronics and electrical, TVs, refrigerators, washing machines, ACs and LED; wood and wood products, doors, bedrooms, wardrobes, vanities, kitchens and households; office furniture, shelves, counters, outdoors units, energy generators and savers, LED; healthcare products, OTC; construction materials, tiles, wood,aluminium; optical products, sunglasses and frames; genuine leather products, bags and accessories; FMCG, cashew nuts, spices, coconuts; furniture and fixtures, carpet, curtains; office automation equipment and furniture.
Telephony Telecom Technologies
Telephony Telecom Technologies is a sister concern of TCN General Trading LLC. The company was established in the early 2000s with an aim to provide cost effective telecom and IT products and services to businesses as well as consumers. The dynamic and fast-growing company provides innovative one-stop ICT solutions which help businesses stay ahead of their competitors.
Within a decade since its launch, Telephony has emerged as one of the most successful ICT solution providers in the MENA region. The company is an infrastructure contractor for ISPs and telecom providers such ETISALAT,
Ooredoo for GPON, FTTH(Fiber), ADSL BB & WIMAX projects. It has most of the government institutions, critical service providers and private sector companies from SMB to large enterprises and corporates as clients. The company serves end users through strategically located retail outlets across the region. It also distributes Telco & IT products through a strong dealer network which is spread across the MENA region.The breakthrough business technology solutions supplied by Telephony are sourced from industry leaders such as Alcatel Lucent, NEC, Avaya, Cisco, Panasonic, Samsung, Netaap, and HP etc.
ADBC
ADBC is another sister concern of TCN General Trading LLC. The interior design company is specialized in interior and exterior design for commercial establishments and properties. They mainly handle kitchen interior, joinery works, door works, sofa and curtains, blinds and wallpaper, building maintenance, glass works, landscaping, kids interior design,theater conference rooms, and villas.
A successful businessman
Dr Mohammed Shafi Abdulla is an ICT professional with 20 years of experience in areas of telecommunication, IT, network, security, software and business process management. A former employee of Etisalat, he also has remarkable experience in the management fields including telecommunications, ICT and CRM. He is an accomplished market research professional with more than 20 years of market experience in strategy & business performance management and MAP analysis. Dr Shafi has actively participated in process development and re-engineering to match the solution problems. Besides, he has worked with executive committee and sales directors/ VPs to set up goals that determined performance quotas and strategic business objectives (SBOs).
Education
Mohammed Shafi came to Dubai in 1980, at the age of seven. His schooling was at UAE Government School. Later he pursued BBA at American University, Dubai. In 2009, Dr Shafi joined Manchester Business School for MBA, where he studied International Business Strategies, Marketing, Finance, Business System and Operation Management.
Achievements
Dr Mohammed Shafi has received a certificate of appreciation from the Etisalat CEO and President for his exceptional performance. He has also received appreciation from the Etisalat Management for introducing and implementing sales quality assurance. Besides, he is a winner of Etisalat Business Development Award for innovative and constructive suggestions.
Dr Shafi has received appreciation from the CEO of Dubai Shopping Festival for successfully organizing DSF. He is a recipient of Professional Entrepreneurship (DPE) Award instituted by European Continental University for successful Indian entrepreneurs in the UAE and GCC region. He has to his credit many more achievements in the UAE, India and Malaysia.
The company effectively manages and dispatches products and solutions worth millions and manages cost-effective multiple warehouses in the UAE. They import stocks directly from international companies in the UK, Germany, US, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, China, India, Thailand, Korea, and Hong Kong. They also have stakeholders present in multiple locations across the GCC.
Family
Dr Mohamed Shafi Abdulla, hailing from Pazhayangadi in Kannur district, was born to the late Abdulla Haji K V and Haleema. He is married to Rasha, a home maker. The couple is blessed with five children- sons Majid, an 8th standard student, Abdulla, a 7th standard student, Ameen, a 4th standard student and Hamid Adil, a KG 2 student. Their only daughter Fatima Reem is two months old.
Dr Mohamed Shafi is a life member of Sharjah Indian Association and also a member of Indian Business Profile Club (IBPC).
During free time, Dr Shafi enjoys playing chess and writing down his thoughts in Arabic.
Contact details:
P O Box: 91151
Dubai
UAE
Mobile: 971 508027999/
971 8281080000
Tel: 971 42590999
Fax: 971 42590888/
42344998
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Website: www.tcnme.com