In a landmark development underscoring the thriving economic relationship between India and the UAE, Indian investors and business owners have emerged as the leading foreign nationalities joining the UAE’s chambers of commerce.
By the end of Q1 2025, approximately 225,000 Indian companies have registered, solidifying their dominant presence and highlighting the UAE’s appeal as an investment hub.
The surge in Indian business participation is a testament to the robust and expanding partnership between the two nations, driven in part by the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). According to Humaid Mohammed bin Salem, Secretary-General of UAE Chambers, the CEPA has been pivotal in deepening the bilateral ties, with business collaboration at its core. This economic partnership is now entering a new phase of multi-dimensional cooperation.
Bin Salem said that with the CEPA, we are witnessing not only a strengthening of relations but a transformation into a comprehensive partnership, with business at the forefront.
The momentum is clear: non-oil bilateral trade between the UAE and India hit a record-breaking US$56.1 billion in the second year of the CEPA’s implementation, marking a 10.1% increase over the first year. Both nations are now aiming to elevate this figure to US$100 billion by 2030, further cementing their shared economic future.
The UAE Chambers remain committed to enhancing trade ties and fostering business collaboration, positioning both countries for even greater success on the global stage.
