On 26 June 2024, the UICC organised a business roundtable in Bhubaneswar led by H.E. Dr. Abdulnasser Alshaali, the UAE Ambassador to India. The event was held in collaboration with the ICC and brought together various Bhubaneswar – based exporters from a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, real estate, automobiles, education, steel, and agriculture. The event served not only as a platform to discuss opportunities for businesses in Bhubaneswar to benefit from the CEPA but also featured expert sessions by representatives from the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) and DP World. The RAKEZ session provided a comprehensive overview of the various incentives available to Indian companies looking to establish operations in Ras Al Khaimah. Meanwhile, the DP World session showcased the company’s extensive operations in India and offered insights into their latest project, Bharat Mart, which is tailored specifically for Indian exporters seeking to expand into the UAE.
Vijayawada Roundtable
The UAE-India CEPA Council, in collaboration with the UAE Embassy in Delhi and the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB), convened an economic and investment roundtable in Vijayawada on 1 August 2024. This meeting brought together over