3rd UAE-India Ras Al Khaimah Business Forum 2016 aims to deepen commercial relations between the Emirate and India

On Wednesday 13th April, under the auspices of the Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and IBPCRAK (Indian Business and Professional Council – RAK), the third UAE-India Business Forum will take place at the Chamber’s Business Centre. The delegation attending the forum will be led by Andhra Pradesh ministers H.E. Mr. Palle Raghhunatha Reddy, Minister for Information and Public Relations, and H.E. Mr. Atchannaidu Kinjarapu, Minister for Labour and Employment. The ministers lead a 20-strong delegation with representation from tourism and hotels, the education sector, the pharmaceutical industry, information technology and real estate investment amongst others.

In an environment where trade ties are growing rapidly and bilateral visits have recently been made at the highest levels, the event will serve to reinforce the importance of the strong relationship between the UAE and India, one which has a long history and a dynamic future.  

This year’s forum will focus on innovation and creativity with specific reference to the Tourism, Education and Health sectors. Following the keynote speeches by the guest of honour the Honourable Minister for Information and Public Relations, and H.E. Mr Mohammed Al Sabab, Acting Director General of RAK Chamber of Commerce, there will be a series of presentations by Ras Al Khaimah entities including RAK Maritime City, RAKFTZ, Al Hamra, RAK Tourism Development Authority and Al Marjan Island. In addition, H.E. Muraleedharan K., Deputy Consul General of India, Dubai, will also address the forum, as will Mr. Sunny Varughese, President of the IBPCRAK, and the Chairman of Andhra Pradesh’s Tourism Committee, H.E. Mr. K. Laksminarayana, will also make a presentation. 

Commenting on the forum, Mr. Mohammed Al Sabab said, “With such events we intend to start a dialogue not just within Ras Al Khaimah’s business community but amongst the entire UAE’s business community regarding the impact and benefits of creativity for a business on a short-term and long-term basis. This dialogue will allow businesses to ask creative thinkers the crucial questions that dissuade them from fully implementing creative approaches to their daily business challenges.”

Following the presentations a Memorandum of Understanding will be signed by Mr. Mohammed Al Sabab and Mr. Sunny Varughese, underlining the commitment of both parties to working closely together to the mutual benefit of both the UAE and India and their trade relations.