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DUBAI: India’s Minister of Finance Arun Jaitley (pictured) is set to launch the inaugural Arab India Economic Forum (AIEF), scheduled to be held from November 16 -17, 2015 in Dubai, UAE, where he will address a gathering of senior dignitaries, government officials and business leaders from around the Arab region. AIEF will feature discussions on the extensive economic opportunities that can be leveraged between Arab nations and India for investment as exemplified by the activities of leading companies from the region like Saudi Arabia Basic Industries Corporation, DP World, and Jumeirah Group.
The minister will take the opportunity to shed more light on the business and investment opportunities in India regarding Make in India and Digital India initiatives as well as energy (traditional and renewable), infrastructure, financial services and tourism, including medical and wellness tourism. The forum will also address the policy framework and guidelines required to draw the attention of Arab investors and industrialists while providing a strong platform for Indian businesses aiming to explore the Middle East market. The two-day event is expected to attract over 300 delegates, mainly political and business leaders from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Egypt and India.
The Peninsula
