UAE-India Trade Hits Record High: Dr Thani On CEPA, Africa & Future Growth

Dr. Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, speaks about the massive growth story unfolding between India and the UAE at the UIBC-UAE Chapter Fireside Chat “Strength in Resilience.” In conversation with Business Today Group Editor Siddharth Zarabi, Dr. Thani reveals how non-oil trade between the two nations has crossed $100 billion and continues to grow rapidly despite global uncertainty. He also explains how the India-UAE CEPA is not just about bilateral trade, but about connecting markets across Africa, Asia, and beyond. The minister highlights the role of Indian entrepreneurs and UAE-based investments in shaping future growth opportunities globally.