This edition of the UAE-India CEPA Council Newsletter marks a decade of strategic progress in UAE-India relations, highlighting transformative developments in diplomacy, trade, investment, and cultural diplomacy. The issue spotlights the launch of the UICC Start-up Series, a landmark initiative under CEPA aimed at nurturing Indian start-ups with UAE market access, incubation, and mentorship. It covers key diplomatic engagements, including high-level visits by UAE leaders and the inauguration of the BAPS Mandir in Abu Dhabi—symbolizing deepening interfaith ties. The newsletter also features pivotal developments such as a 400% surge in enrolments at IIT Delhi’s Abu Dhabi campus, and new economic collaborations like Bharat Mart and the RAKEZ India tour. In the “Business in Focus” section, it profiles Champatree Art Gallery, an arts-led platform advancing cross-cultural connections through contemporary Indian art. This issue underscores the UAE-India CEPA’s role as a dynamic engine for bilateral innovation, entrepreneurship, and long-term strategic alignment.
