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Media IN CHANDIGARH, India, 17th July, 2019 WAM
The recent launch of the ‘India-UAE Bridge’ initiative is set to attract both Indian and UAE trade and investments as DP World offers technology-driven end-to-end (e2e) smarter trade solutions to Indian trade fraternity. India and the United Arab Emirates are poised to expand rapidly with the launch of a major initiative by DP World, UAE Region.
DP World remains committed to India’s vision of ‘Make in India’, and Dubai’s ambition to remain the regions #1 trade hub and India’s gateway to global markets.
This consensus was announced on 16th July at a trade and investment seminar led by DP World, UAE Region and jointly organised with the Confederation of Indian Industries, CII, in Chandigarh.
At the seminar, DP World, UAE Region executives highlighted the synergies that exist in their portfolio across India and UAE, and the integrated solutions ranging from port-centric logistics, inland logistics, freight, and transport.
The overarching aim is to enhance trade flows with optimised supply chain solutions. The e2e solutions delivered under the India-UAE Bridge will support investors through value propositions by leveraging assets and capabilities in both countries.
This aims to enhance access to larger consumer markets through Jebel Ali’s network connectivity being 150 direct ports of call, more than 80 weekly services and a global portfolio of over 150 operations in over 40 countries across six continents.
As part of the initiative, DP World launched the Indian Traders’ Incubation Centre at JAFZA One. Herein, the business will not only benefit from Jebel Ali’s integrated trade ecosystem but will be able to expand its access to new markets across the Middle East and beyond.
In 2018, DP World’s $3 billion joint investment fund with India’s National Investment and Infrastructure Fund was set to acquire assets and develop projects in the sea and river ports, freight corridors, special economic zones, inland container terminals and logistics infrastructure such as cold storage.
India is one of the UAE’s largest trade partners with bilateral trade amounting to over $60 billion and annual growth topping 11 percent. The expectation is to exceed $100 billion as Dubai stands as the key gateway facilitating India-UAE trade.
The UAE is among the top 10 biggest investors in India in terms of FDI, according to India’s Ministry of External Affairs, with five key sectors leading the growth are construction development, power, air transport, hotels and tourism, and the metallurgical sector.
