UAE-India Economic Ties Surge: 4.2M Professionals, $100B Trade, Strategic Investments
Over 4.2 million Indian professionals call the UAE home, fostering skill development and entrepreneurship. Meanwhile, UAE sovereign wealth funds like ADIA and Mubadala are investing heavily in strategic Indian sectors, aligning with India's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative. Bilateral trade has surged, reaching $100.06 billion in 2024-25, and collaborations extend beyond borders, with joint projects in Africa and the GCC.
UAE's sovereign wealth funds, notably ADIA and Mubadala, are pouring capital into India's electric vehicles, semiconductors, renewable energy, and health-tech sectors. Mubadala has invested in clean energy and semiconductors, while ADIA has partnered with Indian firms in healthcare tech and renewable energy. These strategic partnerships aim to develop and expand these sectors in India. The UAE, India's seventh-largest investor, has poured over $24 billion into India since 2000. The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is reshaping trade routes, with non-oil trade surging to $37.6 billion in the first half of 2025. The UAE-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) has opened the UAE market to over 10,000 Indian goods, reducing tariffs and streamlining customs. Beyond bilateral borders, India and UAE collaborate on infrastructure and development projects in Africa and the GCC. Bharat Mart, a permanent showcase for Indian products in the Gulf, is set up in the Jebel Ali Free Zone. The CEPA Council's Start-up Series attracted over 10,000 Indian entrepreneur applications within 50 days.
UAE-India economic ties are flourishing, with strategic investments, surging trade, and collaborative projects. The UAE's sovereign wealth funds are driving next-generation investments into India, while the CEPA and IMEC are reshaping trade routes and opening new markets. With over 4.2 million Indian professionals in the UAE, the stage is set for further growth and collaboration.
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