The Dubai Chamber of
Commerce and Industry plans to open its first Indian office in Mumbai later
this year. Senior officials from Dubai Chamber led by Chairman Majid Saif Al
Ghurair and UAE Ambassador Ahmed Al Banna met Chief Minister of Maharashtra
Devendra Fadnavis to discuss on approaches to strengthen business and
partnerships between Dubai and Mumbai.
The Dubai Chamber
confirmed that Chief Minister Fadnavis supported the opening of their office in
Mumbai. They have also invited the Chief Minister and Indian business
delegation to visit Dubai.
The visiting Dubai
Chamber delegation also hosted discussions with Private Sector Focus Group on
the new ways India and UAE can enhance economic cooperation. Of all new
companies that registered with Dubai Chamber last year, 29% were Indian,
bringing the total number of Indian members to over 36,000.
“We see a host of
opportunities for business synergies between Dubai and Mumbai and the presence
of the Ambassador Ahmed Al Banna shows the commitment of UAE to India. We had
lively discussions, which raised many important subjects regarding doing
business in Mumbai,” said Chairman of Dubai Chamber Majid Saif Al Ghurair.
“We have a strong
commitment and will be encouraging Dubai companies to open up business in
Mumbai and to strengthen public-private partnerships.”
The Dubai Chamber
delegation is visiting Mumbai and Ahmedabad, as part of its Global Business
Forum series roadshow.
The delegation includes
dignitaries and senior businessmen from the UAE visiting stakeholders in the
public and private sector in Mumbai and Ahmedabad. The delegation will also
meet up with the Chief Minister of Gujarat Vijay Rupani and discuss new ways to
enhance economic cooperation between Dubai and Gujarat.
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