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In a move to deepen economic ties between the UAE and India, Investopia Global has launched its New Economy Dialogues in Hyderabad and Andhra Pradesh, targeting emerging sectors such as fintech, clean energy, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, tourism, healthcare, and food security.

Held in collaboration with the Indian Ministry of Industry and Trade, FICCI, and the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB), the dialogues brought together over 500 business leaders, investors, and innovators from both nations. The sessions explored the impact of global investment trends, economic challenges, and sustainability on regional development.

A Strategic Platform for UAE-India Engagement

Speaking at the event, H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Chairman of Investopia, emphasized that Investopia has become a pivotal platform for economic dialogue between the Emirati and Indian business communities. Since 2021, Investopia has hosted events in Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Andhra Pradesh, creating a space for public and private sectors to jointly pursue sustainable development goals.

“Our countries are among the fastest-growing economies globally,” Bin Touq said. “UAE’s non-oil GDP grew by 5% in 2024, while India’s economy expanded by 7.4% in Q1 2025. These dialogues unlock promising investment opportunities across both markets.”

Robust Indian Presence in UAE Market

Highlighting India’s increasing role as an economic partner, Bin Touq shared that over 267,000 Indian companies are currently operating in the UAE, with 22,415 new firms established in the first half of 2025—a 10% growth from last year. He also noted that India remained the UAE’s top source of tourists, with 4.23 million visitors recorded in 2024 and over 600 weekly flights between the two countries.

Building Economic Corridors and Innovation Ecosystems

The dialogues spotlighted the UAE–India–Africa trade corridor, a strategic platform to expand trilateral economic integration and create joint ventures in emerging African markets. The sessions also emphasized supporting startups via venture capital and accelerators such as Hub71 and T-Hub, aimed at globalizing Emirati and Indian startups.

Advanced industries, including space, defense, and automotive technologies, were also explored under the UAE–India Comprehensive Economic Partnership, with discussions on potential joint industrial projects.

Strengthening Food Security, Tourism, and Urban Development

Investopia’s panels covered strategic cooperation in agri-tech and supply chain development to bolster food and agricultural security. Future infrastructure plans for smart and resilient cities in both the UAE and Hyderabad were also addressed.

Tourism was another key theme, focusing on medical, cultural, and digital tourism, as well as the development of innovative marketing strategies and public-private investment partnerships.

Bioeconomy and Medical Innovation in Focus

The sessions underlined investment in the bioeconomy, along with medical research, biotech, and clinical innovation as key drivers of future economic resilience and healthcare transformation in both countries.

MoU Signed Between Investopia and APEDB

The Andhra Pradesh leg of the dialogues concluded with the signing of an MoU between Investopia and APEDB, aiming to enhance cooperation and ensure high-level participation in the fifth edition of Investopia’s flagship summit in Abu Dhabi in April 2026. The agreement was signed in the presence of H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri and H.E. N. Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.

Dr. Jean Fares, CEO of Investopia, stated:

“Amidst global economic shifts and digital transformation, Investopia serves as a catalyst for building future-ready, sustainable investment systems by linking transformative ideas with ambitious capital.”

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