India–UAE Partnership Set to Boost Employment Opportunities and Trade
India’s strategic partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to generate significant employment opportunities for Indian workers and boost bilateral trade and investment. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that the deepening collaboration between the two nations will open new avenues in multiple sectors, particularly for skilled and semi-skilled Indian labour.
Speaking at a high-level business forum in Dubai, Goyal emphasised that the growing India–UAE partnership would create thousands of new jobs and support infrastructure development projects in emerging and developing economies. Both countries agreed to cooperate on a wide range of initiatives, including infrastructure development, digitalisation, and joint ventures in third-country markets.
Major Investments Across Key Sectors
The UAE has committed to investing in several strategic areas in India, including data centres, fintech, banking, startups, logistics, and manufacturing. The two sides are also exploring opportunities for joint ventures in infrastructure and energy projects beyond their bilateral relationship.
Additionally, both countries have agreed to enhance cooperation in sectors such as supply chain management, renewable energy, and digital technology. The partnership is expected to significantly improve the mobility of both skilled and unskilled Indian workers to the Gulf region and beyond.
Boost to Exports and Trade Expansion
To further strengthen bilateral trade, India is planning to establish dedicated India Mart trade hubs in the UAE and other countries. These hubs will serve as platforms for Indian exporters to showcase their products and expand their market reach. At a recent trade exhibition, more than 9,000 Indian exporters displayed their products, highlighting the vast potential for business collaborations.
The India Mart concept will also provide smaller exporters with access to international markets, offering them opportunities to scale their operations. Goyal added that similar trade hubs are being planned in other countries, which will further accelerate India’s export growth and global market penetration.
Strengthening Economic Ties and Future Outlook
The collaboration extends beyond trade and investment. Discussions are underway for large-scale UAE investments in India’s fintech and manufacturing sectors, as well as in logistics and supply chain infrastructure. Both nations are also exploring partnerships in digital platforms and innovative technology solutions to support rapid economic transformation.
Goyal expressed confidence that these initiatives will not only boost trade volumes but also create a large number of new jobs, particularly in technology-driven and high-growth industries. He further noted that a comprehensive trade agreement between India and the UAE is expected to be finalised soon, paving the way for even deeper economic cooperation.
