CEPA Council’s Newsletter – Issue One, 2026
This first edition of the UAE–India CEPA Council Newsletter for 2026 captures a defining moment in the evolving bilateral partnership, with artificial intelligence emerging as a central pillar of collaboration between the two countries. Set against a backdrop of global uncertainty, the issue opens with a reflection on the UAE’s institutional resilience and its continued […]
UAE-India CEPA Council’s Open Majlis
On 23 January 2025, the UAE-India CEPA Council (UICC) organised a business roundtable in Mumbai. The event was held in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry Ladies Organisation (FICCI-FLO Mumbai Chapter). Headed by H.E. Abdulnasser Jamal Alshaali, PhD, the UAE Ambassador to India, the roundtable brought together over 40 Indian […]
CEPA Council’s Newsletter – Issue Four, 2025
This fourth edition of the UAE–India CEPA Council Newsletter captures a landmark quarter in the bilateral innovation partnership, marked by the successful culmination of the UAE–India Start-Up Series—the largest initiative of its kind ever conducted in India. Drawing over 10,000 applications from across the country, the Series highlighted the depth, diversity, and geographic spread of […]
CEPA Council’s Newsletter – Issue Three, 2025
This edition of the UAE–India CEPA Council Newsletter spotlights a defining quarter in the UAE–India innovation partnership, marked by the overwhelming success of the UAE–India Start-up Series. Drawing over 10,000 applications from across India, the initiative underscores the country’s entrepreneurial dynamism and the UAE’s position as a global hub for innovation and opportunity. The issue […]
Procurement and Tendering Processes in the UAE
A Guide for Indian Companies, offers a detailed roadmap for Indian businesses seeking to navigate the UAE’s complex public procurement environment. It explains the legal and regulatory frameworks at both federal and emirate levels, led by Federal Decree-Law No. 11 of 2023 and the Ministry of Finance’s Digital Procurement Platform (DPP), which streamlines tendering across […]
CEPA Council’s Newsletter – Issue Two, 2025
This edition of the UAE-India CEPA Council Newsletter marks a decade of strategic progress in UAE-India relations, highlighting transformative developments in diplomacy, trade, investment, and cultural diplomacy. The issue spotlights the launch of the UICC Start-up Series, a landmark initiative under CEPA aimed at nurturing Indian start-ups with UAE market access, incubation, and mentorship. It […]
CEPA Council’s Newsletter – Issue One, 2025
This edition of the UAE-India CEPA Council Newsletter celebrates the third anniversary of the UAE-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), highlighting its transformative impact on bilateral trade, investment, and innovation. It features key milestones, including enhanced cooperation in e-commerce, SMEs, and pharmaceuticals. The issue also covers the Women’s Entrepreneurship Roundtable in Mumbai, showcasing the vital […]
UICC Annual Report 2024
The UICC 2024 Annual Report highlights a transformative year of bilateral engagement following the launch of the Council in January. It recounts eight strategic roundtables across Indian cities, three MoUs with key industry chambers, and over 300 business engagements. Reports on sectors like tourism, AI, and agriculture were published to unlock bilateral trade and investment. […]
The UAE Tourism Sector
This report outlines the booming UAE tourism sector and its strategic alignment with Indian travellers and investors. In 2023, tourism contributed USD 59.9 billion to GDP, with India as the largest source market at 4.5 million visitors. The report showcases high-growth Emirates like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Ras Al Khaimah, and explores investment opportunities across […]
UICC – FLO Women’s Entrepreneurship Roundtable
On 23 January 2025, the UAE-India CEPA Council (UICC) organised a business roundtable in Mumbai. The event was held in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry Ladies Organisation (FICCI-FLO Mumbai Chapter). Headed by H.E. Abdulnasser Jamal Alshaali, PhD, the UAE Ambassador to India, the roundtable brought together over 40 Indian […]
