Madhya Pradesh’s Global Investment Mission Begins in Dubai

Bhopal: Led by Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, a high-level delegation from Madhya Pradesh began the first day of its four-day visit to Dubai, UAE, with a series of high-level engagements. The visit aims to strengthen the state’s global outreach, promote foreign direct investment (FDI), foster industrial collaboration and present Madhya Pradesh as a leading destination for business and industry. The delegation will participate in AIM Congress 2026 from September 7 to 9 and present the state’s industrial capabilities, key sectors and development vision on the global stage.

The delegation was received by officials of the Indian Mission upon arrival at Dubai International Airport. Members of the Indian diaspora residing in the UAE later welcomed Chief Minister Dr. Yadav at Hotel Fortune Atrium. Around 50 members, led by Jitendra Vaidya, participated in the programme. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav described the diaspora as an important partner in Madhya Pradesh’s development and global outreach.

Six distinctive products were displayed, including Betul’s bell metal craft, Ashoknagar’s Chanderi sarees, Maheshwari sarees from Maheshwar in Khargone, Ujjain’s Batik prints, Bhopal’s Zari-Zardozi embroidery and Gwalior carpets. The products highlight Madhya Pradesh’s traditional skills, cultural diversity and export potential. The initiative seeks to connect artisans with international buyers, expand their global reach and create new economic opportunities.

The state’s industrial land availability, connectivity, investor-friendly policies, logistics facilities and industrial infrastructure were highlighted. The Chief Minister sought the Mission’s support in connecting Madhya Pradesh with UAE sovereign wealth funds, leading corporate groups, business organisations and institutional investors. He also invited the Ambassador and Consul General to participate in the upcoming Global Investors Summit-2027.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav invited His Excellency Al Yamahi and the Arab business delegation to visit Madhya Pradesh and participate in the Global Investors Summit-2027. Discussions also covered food processing, agricultural value chains, cold-chain infrastructure, agricultural logistics and long-term export cooperation. The Chief Minister requested His Excellency Al Yamahi to extend special invitations for GIS-2027 to parliamentary leaders and Speakers of Parliaments from Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, the UAE and Yemen. The initiative seeks to deepen ties with these countries in trade, industry, infrastructure, innovation and economic development. Their parliamentary leadership was also apprised of Madhya Pradesh’s policies, industrial infrastructure and the global platform offered by GIS-2027.

Among the prominent participants were His Excellency Engineer Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem Al Mansoori, Chairman, Dubai Chambers; His Excellency Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO, Dubai Chambers; His Excellency Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General, GCC; His Excellency Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, Kingdom of Bahrain; His Excellency Ambassador Kubanychbek Omuraliev, Secretary-General, Organization of Turkic States; and His Excellency Badr Jafar, Special Envoy, UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Also present were Her Excellency Aisha Mohammed Saeed Al Mulla, Chairperson, Emirates Business Women Council; His Excellency Obaid Saif Hamad Al Zaabi, Chairman, Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development; André Wameso Nkwualoloki, Governor, Central Bank of the Democratic Republic of Congo; Emmanuel Tutuba, Governor, Bank of Tanzania; Karim Souaid, Governor, Banque du Liban; and Sangbu Kim, Vice President, World Bank Group.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav interacted with senior policymakers, business leaders and financial institutions, outlining Madhya Pradesh’s industrial strengths, logistics capabilities and the roadmap for GIS-2027. He highlighted the state’s potential in manufacturing, food processing, renewable energy, logistics, urban infrastructure, technology and export-oriented industries, and invited global businesses to be part of Madhya Pradesh’s development journey. The interactions opened further avenues for long-term economic engagement between the state and the international business community.

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