Global supply chains are being reshaped by tariff changes, geopolitical shifts, and diversification strategies. For Indian manufacturers, especially those in export-led sectors these developments are prompting a re-evaluation of where production, value addition, and distribution should be located to remain competitive and closer to important markets. In this context, the UAE has emerged as a...
India’s export strategy is evolving in response to global tariff hikes, supply-chain challenges, and rising compliance demands. To stay competitive, the government is leveraging targeted incentives such as the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), duty-free cotton imports, revised jewellery duty drawback, and the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme designed to refund...
Indian exporters today face both unprecedented challenges and powerful new opportunities. With major trading partners such as the United States imposing steep tariff barriers, the Indian government has stepped up to provide relief through duty cuts, incentives, and export promotion schemes. At the same time, the UAE has emerged as a critical platform for Indian...
The UAE’s 2024 economic data marks a pivotal shift in its development trajectory, with non-oil sectors contributing over 75.5% of real GDP — a clear indicator of the country’s accelerated diversification agenda under the “We the UAE 2031” vision. The figures, published by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC), reveal that the UAE’s total...
On 12th May 2025, the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) issued administrative and financial sanctions against five insurance brokers operating in the UAE. The action was taken under Article 14 of Federal Decree Law No. (20) of 2018 on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Illegal Organizations. Two of the...
Bilateral trade between India and the United Arab Emirates has nearly doubled in the three years since the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in 2022, according to recent reports. This milestone reflects the robust economic partnership fostered by the agreement, which has streamlined trade processes and reduced tariffs. A Historic Economic Partnership ...
Building the Business Ecosystem of Tomorrow In a world where technology, sustainability, and innovation are reshaping industries, Abu Dhabi stands at the forefront of this transformation. With its progressive policies, world-class infrastructure, and commitment to a net-zero future, the emirate is redefining what it means to do business in the 21st century. At the heart...
Abu Dhabi is leading the change in shaping the global economy, and Masdar City—with its Live, Work, Play, Learn philosophy— is evolving as a global model for sustainable urban development. In this article, George Mathew and Benoy Jacob explore why Masdar City is the ideal place to set up a futuristic business, how government-driven initiatives...
