India-UAE Collaboration Surges, Extending Beyond Borders
India and the UAE have strengthened their collaboration, extending beyond bilateral borders to include projects in Africa and the GCC. This expansion is driven by strategic investments and trade agreements that are reshaping the economic landscape.
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), the UAE's sovereign wealth fund manager, has earmarked investments in India. These include sectors like EVs, semiconductor circuits, renewable energy, and health technology. Meanwhile, the CEPA Council's Start-up Series attracted over 10,000 applications from Indian entrepreneurs within just 50 days, reflecting the growing interest and opportunities.
The India-UAE bilateral trade has witnessed a significant surge, climbing to $100.06 billion in 2024-25 from $72.87 billion in 2020-21. The UAE's role in the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is set to reshape trade routes. As India's seventh-largest investor, the UAE has poured over $24 billion into India's FDI between April 2000 and June 2025. Furthermore, UAE Sovereign Wealth Funds are poised to drive next-generation investments into India in strategic sectors.
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) has facilitated this growth by reducing tariffs, streamlining customs, and opening up the UAE market to over 10,000 Indian goods. The presence of over 4.2 million Indian professionals in the UAE is also fostering skill development and entrepreneurship. To further boost trade, a permanent showcase for Indian products, Bharat Mart, is being set up in the Jebel Ali Free Zone. Non-oil trade between India and UAE has surged to $37.6 billion in the first half of 2025, marking a 33.9% increase over the same period last year.
The India-UAE collaboration is thriving, with investments and trade agreements driving growth in both countries. As the partnership extends beyond bilateral borders, it is set to reshape global economic dynamics, particularly in Africa and the GCC.
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