Abu Dhabi Ports showcases strengths at the UAE-India Economic Forum
Abu Dhabi Ports, the master developer, operator and manager of commercial and community ports within the emirate of Abu Dhabi, as well as Fujairah Terminals and Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD), showcased opportunities available for Indian businesses and investors during the third edition of the UAE-India Economic Forum (UIEF) held in Dubai, November 8-9, 2017. The forum seeks to discuss and evaluate business opportunities in UAE and India, with special focus on critical sectors such as infrastructure, tourism, renewable energy and banking.Commenting on the strong economic ties between the UAE and India, which is considered to be a strategic partner and one of the largest trading partners of the UAE for decades, Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports said: “Abu Dhabi Ports’ strategic location in the Gulf makes it an ideal gateway for Indian importers and exporters and business in general to the rapidly growing markets of the Middle East, but also a transhipment hub for onward distribution to Europe and Africa.”
Abu Dhabi Ports is playing a crucial role in opening the doors to a new trade future with India, especially through Khalifa Port Free Trade Zone (KPFTZ), the largest free trade zone in the region but also a next-generation platform for trade, logistics and manufacturing. We are proud to say we can provide Indian business convenient reach to more than 4.5 billion consumers within four of the world’s time zones.” he added.
