𝐈𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐢 𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐢, 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐛𝐲𝐞” – 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐨 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥

"If you’re not in Dubai or Mumbai, it’s goodbye."
This headline from the Economic Times isn't just a catchy phrase—it reflects a fast-emerging reality in global business.

On April 8, over 200 investors, policymakers, and entrepreneurs gathered at the St. Regis Hotel, Mumbai, for the Dubai-India Business Forum, marking a powerful symbol of bilateral trade relations between two of the world’s most influential business hubs.

Organized by Dubai Chambers, and attended by top Indian bodies like CII, FICCI, and IMC, the forum coincided with the first official India visit of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai. The message was clear: Dubai and India are doubling down on strategic collaboration.

🔹 Key Announcements That Shape the Future:

• Bharat Mart: A dedicated trade hub for Indian exporters in Jebel Ali, Dubai

• Bharat-Africa Setu: A corridor to help Indian businesses access 50+ African markets

• Strategic Logistics Partnerships: With DP World, RITES, and Cochin Shipyard

🔹 Dubai as a Global Gateway

H.E. Ahmad Abdulla Bin Byat of Dubai Chambers summed it up best:

"When you do business with Dubai, you don’t just do business with Dubai – you do business with the world out of Dubai."

🔹 What This Means for Indian Businesses

The synergy between Dubai’s global connectivity and Mumbai’s economic leadership creates unmatched opportunities for startups, exporters, and international investors. The CEPA agreement has already boosted bilateral trade—and the momentum is just beginning.