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27th & 28th SEPTEMBER DUBAI, UAE

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India and the United Arab Emirates have engaged in trading relations for centuries, though now a new era has dawned. The countries have recently elevated their trade relations to a

‘COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP’.

Relations further strenthened when Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited India in February 2016. The relationship then took a step forward with the Crown Prince’s invitation as the Chief Guest at India’s Republic Day parade in January 2017.

OVERVIEW

INDIA UAE - OVER THE YEARS

UAE is India’s 3rd largest tradepartner globally and the firstin Arab countries

In exports, UAE is the second largest export destination of India with an amount over US$30 billion for the year 2015-16

Indian investments in UAEis valued at US$ 6.2B at theend of 2015

UAE investments in India isvalued at US$ 10B by the end of 2016

4365 Indian commercial companies are registered inthe UAE Ministry of Economy as of end 2016

Over 2.8 million Indians live inthe UAE, more than any other country with the exception of Saudi Arabia

By 2020, India will likely account for 5 percent of global oil demand and will represent the largest share of incremental global oil demand

over the next couple of decades

‘COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP’.

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India is considered to be the UAE's primary trade partner, accounting for about 9.8 percent of its total non-oil trade

*Source is UAE India Business Council report

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TOP TRADE SECTORSBETWEEN INDIA - UAE

Finance and Banking Manufacturing Tourism & HospitalityInfrastructure &

Logistics

Energy & MiningIT &

Telecommunications AgribusinessHealthcare &

Pharmaceuticals

Real Estate & Property

Defence

The Economic Times has closely tracked the renewal of historic ties between India and UAE and we strongly feel that this important bilateral relationship is of utmost importance to the economic and political stability of the region. Through continuous engagement with leading business stakeholders in India, we a see a renewed interest in potential areas of investment, collaboration and doing business. Through multi-channel media vehicles of The Times Group, we are in a position to leverage India’s position as an international investment destination and to drive landmark projects in the region.

To further strengthen ties between both the countriesTHE ECONOMIC TIMES Presents INDIA UAE STRATEGIC CONCLAVE 2017

Under the Patronage and Presence of

HIS EXCELLENCY SHEIKH NAHYAN BIN MUBARAK AL NAHYANCabinet Member and Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, UAE

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SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE EVENT

Investment Awards

BilateralMeetings

Investors Zone

To be awarded to Investment Agencies

for successfully attracting beneficial FDI in UAE & India

To explore potential business

opportunities

Public-Private Partnerships

Regional and global investor support

FDI regulatory frameworks

Sustainable, impactful and responsibleinvestment

Capacity building for investment development and promotion

Bringing into the LIMELIGHT the Best of Asian Healthcare BrandsLaunching the “THE ECONOMIC TIMES BEST ASIAN HEALTHCARE BRANDS 2017” coffee table book.

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OVERVIEWMinisters, Governors, Mayors, Chairmen, Director Generals, CEOs, Managing Directors, Heads, General Managers, Investors, Businessmen, C Level Participants from Private Sector, Entrepreneurs, Advisors, Specialists from:

• Ministries and Government Departments

• Investment Promotion Agencies

• Chambers of Commerce and Industry & Business Councils

• Industrial and Economic Zones

• Banking and Financial Institutions

• SWF, Pension and Investment Funds, Family offices

• Insurance, Risk and Credit Rating Companies

• Financial and Legal Consultancy Firms

• Startups, Incubators and Special Programs

• International Organizations

Position your organization to get maximum exposure and promote your projects/ services and investment opportunities to a targeted audience including but not limited to government representatives, investors and businessmen, key project owners, international service providers, contractors, consultants and financiers

Learn about the new policies and regulations pertaining to new forms of international investment

Meet and connect with over 500 conference delegates including industry leaders and key stakeholders from the regional and international community through various networking functions

Explore the latest location developments within UAE and get updates on new business and investment opportunities

Pitch your project ideas to investors and incubators at a special startup platform

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND

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PROGRAMME SCHEDULE

17.00 – 18.00 Registration and Refreshments

18.00 - 18.05 Opening Address by The Economic Times

18.05 - 18.15 Seeting the Tone by the Conference Chair Dr. Tayeb Kamali, Chairman, Emirates Driving Company and Former Vice Chancellor, Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE

18.15 - 18.30 Chief Guest's Address - The way forward for India-UAE relations UAE’s Cabinet Member and Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan

18.30 - 18.45 Keynote Address by Senior Indian Government Representative

18.45 - 19.00 Special Keynote Address HE Navdeep Suri, Honorable Indian Ambassador to UAE

19.00 - 19.15 Special Address - Cultivating a culture of Collaboration for Innovation and R&D Harsh Mariwala, Chairman, Marico

19.15 - 19.30 Special Keynote Address - Kerala on the path to becoming a globally favoured business destination A.C. Moideen, Minister of Industries, Sports and Youth A�airs, Kerala

20.00 onwards Gala Dinner Reception

Day 1

Healthcare (Panel Discussion) & Launch of Coffee Table Book “The Economic Times Best Asian Healthcare Brands” Healthcare innovation Disruptive Technologies and new models of delivery Strategies to promote cooperation between the two countries Balancing quality and affordable healthcare

Defense and Security (Closed room Roundtable discussion)

Explore manufacturing Defense equipment and arms, military vehicles and naval ships Promoting greater R&D collaboration in space projects Leveraging India’s cost competitiveness as a natural fit for UAE’s requirements

Maritime Transport (Closed room Roundtable discussion)

Facilitation and promotion of maritime transport Simplification of customs and other formalities Bilateral and multi-lateral arrangements for sustainable trading activities

Oil Storage & Management (Closed room Roundtable discussion)

Strategic petroleum reserves to safeguard the economy Establish a framework for storage of crude oil

Parallel Sessions (Day 2) 11.00 – 16.00 09.00 – 10.00 Registration and Refreshments

10.00 - 10.05 Welcome Address by The Economic Times

10.05 - 10.15 Reflections from Day 1 and setting the tone for Day 2 by the Conference Chair Dr. Tayeb Kamali, Vice Chancellor, Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE

10.00 - 11.00 Business Leaders' Panel – Resetting Globalization: Collaborating in a Fast Changing World Gautam Singhania, MD, Raymond

Varun Berry, MD, Brittania Industries

CP Gurnani, MD & CEO, Tech Mahindra

Sunil Kanoria, Co-Founder and Vice Chairman, SREI Infrastructure

Sharafuddin Sharaf, Co-Founder & Vice Chairman, Sharaf Group

11.00 - 11.15 Special Address - Opportunities for Collaboration in the Healthcare Sector between India and UAE Dr. Naresh Trehan, Founder & CMD, Medanta Medicity

11.15 - 11.25 Special Address - The role of Innovation in advancing Healthcare facilities in India and UAE Dr. B.R. Shetty, Founder & Vice Chairman, NMC Healthcare

11.15 - 12.00 Interactive Panel Discussion: Why Healthcare Brands need to get Real – Brand Authencity in a world of Healthcare Consumerization Dr. Mukesh Batra, Founder, Dr. Batra's Clinic

Dr. Devi Shetty, Chairman & Founder, Narayana Health

Day 2

12.00 - 12.15 Unveiling of the Coffee Table Book – The Economic Times Best Asian Healthcare Brands by the Chief Guest12.15 - 12.30 Case Study from a successful Indian FMCG company in UAE and understanding the critical success factors and the way forward Sunil Duggal, MD, Dabur

12.30 - 13.30 Networking Lunch

13.30 - 14.30 Intercative Panel Discussion: Making the USD 75B Infrastructure Fund Work for India K Ramchand, Group CEO, IL&FS

Ravi Khanna, CEO, Aditya Birla Solar

Rajiv Agarwal, MD & CEO, Essar Ports

Pratap Padode, Founder & MD, Smart Cities Council of India

Jayant Mhaiskar, Vice Chairman & MD, MEP Infrastructure

14.30 - 14.50 Role of Financial Sector in enhancing Bilateral Trade between India and UAE Rana Kapoor, CEO, Yes Bank

14.50 - 15.30 Intercative Chat Session: Achieving Competitiveness through foreign investment: Success stories and underlying investment promotion strategies Ashish Chauhan, MD & CEO, Bombay Stock Exchange

15.30 - 15.45 Networking Coffee Break

15.45 - 16.15 Fire Side Chat Session - Passing the baton to the next generation of Business Leaders to carry the India-UAE relationship forward

16.15 - 16.45 Cultural Exchange – Fire Side Chat session between cultural ambassadors from UAE and India showcasing the strong centuries old cultural ties between the two countries

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