Business EconomyPosted at: Jun 19 2025 8:26PM


FICCI to organise B2B meetings on expanding business globally through UAE

Vijayawada, June 19 (UNI) The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), in collaboration with the Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone), Government of Sharjah, UAE, is organizing a special series of B2B meetings in Vijayawada under the theme “Expand Your Business in International Markets through UAE.”

The meetings will be held on June 23 and 24 at Novotel Vijayawada Varun.
This initiative aims to create awareness among businesses in Andhra Pradesh about the strategic benefits of expanding operations to the UAE, especially through SAIF Zone, one of the region’s most dynamic and investor-friendly free zones.
The meetings will focus on key sectors such as engineering goods, auto components, food processing, renewable energy, ceramics, agro-equipment and more.
Representatives from SAIF Zone will engage directly with Indian businesses to discuss investment opportunities, operational support, and the ease of setting up in the UAE.

Participants will also learn how to leverage the India–UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which enables duty-free access and regulatory facilitation for Indian exports to the UAE.

Speaking about the initiative, M Prabhakar Rao, Chairman, FICCI Andhra Pradesh State Council & Group Chairman, NSL Group, said: “This is a valuable opportunity for regional industries to explore global markets and scale internationally through the UAE. The B2B meetings offer practical insights and a direct platform to connect with UAE authorities...”
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