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UAE and India are aligned in their commitment to education, environmental stewardship, public
health and safety, and openness to trade, investment, and culture.

He continued, “President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan remains deeply
committed to the UAE’s global leadership in progress and innovation. This is strongly supported by
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler
of Dubai. Our nation today represents a harmonious blend of modernity and heritage, social
development and economic sustainability.”

He applauded the vision and leadership of Aroon Purie and his team at the India Today Group, as
well as the involvement of the UAE India Business Council, urging all participants to continue
building on the outcomes of the conclave through recognition of inspirational role models, award
programs, and sustainable support networks for the UAE–India partnerships.

He concluded, “I warmly welcome you once again to this important gathering and look forward to
the innovative strategies that will emerge from it. Let this conclave serve as a platform for
knowledge exchange, relationship-building, and the creation of a brighter shared future.”
The inaugural edition of the UAE–India: Partners in Progress Conclave marked a milestone in the
evolving strategic partnership between the UAE and India. Organised by the UAE India Business
Council – UAE Chapter in collaboration with the India Today Group, the conclave brought together
top policymakers, business leaders, diplomats, and innovators to shape the next chapter of
bilateral cooperation under the framework of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
(CEPA) between the two countries.

Held in the wake of the historic visit of the H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al
Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, to India and a
series of significant recent agreements, the event underscored the central role of the UAE India
Business Council – UAE Chapter in enhancing trade partnerships and bilateral cooperation in
critical sectors such as healthcare, education, and culture.
Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, highlighted the council’s
strategic importance, stating, “The UAE India Business Council – UAE Chapter serves as an
institutional pillar in our journey towards a comprehensive economic partnership. It translates
political will into real partnerships. This conclave illustrates how UAE–India ties are shifting from
bilateral trade to deep collaboration across sectors that will shape our shared future.”
The event further reinforced the strategic UAE–India relationship, leveraging CEPA’s momentum to
explore promising new areas such as artificial intelligence, energy transition, digital infrastructure,
and cultural diplomacy. This forward-looking approach demonstrates both nations’ shared
commitment to sustainable growth and innovation.

A notable highlight was the institutional expansion of the UAE India Business Council – UAE
Chapter, marked by the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Dubai Health Authority
to establish the UAE–India Friendship Hospital—a milestone in healthcare diplomacy and human-
centered collaboration.

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