India-UAE bilateral relationship is anchored by cooperation in energy, trade numerous investments by both the nations.
India and UAE have enjoyed strong bonds of friendship since the formation of the federation in 1971. The bilateral relationship has now matured into a comprehensive strategic partnership as both countries continue to explore deeper cooperation in new areas
UAE is India’s fourth largest energy supplier to India
As per the Ease of Doing Business report for 2020, the UAE scored 11th rank globally and 1st rank regionally
UAE is home to the largest overseas Indian community in the world. Indians have played a major role in UAE’s economic development
US$ 15bn
FDI equity inflows from April 2000 - December 2022
US$ 84.84bn
bilateral trade during FY 2022-23
3.4mn
Overseas Indians in UAE, which is over 27 % of the total population, and includes a significant share of Blue Collar Workers
2nd
India is the 2nd largest trading partner of the UAE, while UAE is India’s third largest trading partner
2nd
UAE is the second largest economy in West Asia, after Saudi Arabia; the nation is steadily reducing dependence on oil export income
Trade
UAE is among the world's 15 20 largest exporters and 20 largest importers of commodities
2nd
UAE is the second largest export destination for India at US$ 30.1 billion for the year 2018-19
FDI
UAE’s main investments in India are in services, infrastructure, housing, renewable energy, ports and shipping,air transport and hotel and tourism and joint ventures
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There are more than 1000 flights operating weekly, between India and various destinations in the UAE, the largest overseas air travel market from India
India's Exports and Imports to United Arab Emirates
Source: Department of Commerce
es in US $ Millions
Country / Region: U ARAB EMTS
S.No. | \Year | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 |
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1. | EXPORT | 30,126.73 | 28,853.59 | 16,679.54 | 28,044.88 | 31,608.79 |
2. | %Growth | -4.23 | -42.19 | 68.14 | 12.71 | |
3. | India’s Total Export | 330,078.09 | 313,361.04 | 291,808.48 | 422,004.40 | 450,958.43 |
4. | %Growth | -5.06 | -6.88 | 44.62 | 6.86 | |
5. | %Share | 9.13 | 9.21 | 5.72 | 6.65 | 7.01 |
6. | IMPORT | 29,785.33 | 30,256.65 | 26,622.99 | 44,833.48 | 53,231.66 |
7. | %Growth | 1.58 | -12.01 | 68.40 | 18.73 | |
8. | India’s Total Import | 514,078.42 | 474,709.28 | 394,435.88 | 613,052.05 | 714,042.45 |
9. | %Growth | -7.66 | -16.91 | 55.43 | 16.47 | |
10. | %Share | 5.79 | 6.37 | 6.75 | 7.31 | 7.45 |
11. | TOTAL TRADE | 59,912.05 | 59,110.23 | 43,302.53 | 72,878.36 | 84,840.45 |
12. | %Growth | -1.34 | -26.74 | 68.30 | 16.41 | |
13. | India’s Total Trade | 844,156.51 | 788,070.32 | 686,244.36 | 1,035,056.45 | 1,165,000.88 |
14. | %Growth | -6.64 | -12.92 | 50.83 | 12.55 | |
15. | %Share | 7.10 | 7.50 | 6.31 | 7.04 | 7.28 |
16. | TRADE BALANCE | 341.40 | -1,403.06 | -9,943.45 | -16,788.60 | -21,622.87 |
17. | India’s Trade Balance | -184,000.33 | -161,348.24 | -102,627.40 | -191,047.65 | -263,084.03 |
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UAE is among the 10 most favourable relocation destinations for expat workers. Here foreigners make up over 80% of the UAE’s 9.4 million population. Employment for a foreigner in UAE requires work permit and residence visa.
India-UAE commercial relations are anchored by energy cooperation, trade, investments by UAE in India, and investments and businesses driven by Indian expatriates in UAE. The Indian population in UAE has grown to 3.3 mn, making it the largest concentration of Indian nationals outside India.
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Farming, fisheries, dairy, animal husbandry
UAE’s agriculture sector draws innovation and manpower from foreign resources in efforts to make the country sustainable in farming. The number of farms increased from 4,000 in 1971 to 35,704 in 2011, with an area of 105,257 hectares.
Ministry of Climate Change and EnvironmentMinistry Of Human Resources & EmiratisationPublic and private infrastructure building, maintenance
UAE’s construction sector is expected to register a CAGR of 5.5% over 2019-24, driven by commercial and transport projects. Construction of civic infrastructure and connectivity projects has largely been supported by foreign workers at different levels in UAE.
Ministry of Infrastructure DevelopmentMinistry Of Human Resources & EmiratisationTax, accounting, banking, insurance, audit and other financial services
The need of expert financial services has gained strength in the uAE owing to the steady strengthening of the economy. Financial services in UAE are supported by foreign workers at different capacities.
Ministry of FinanceMinistry Of Human Resources & EmiratisationDoctors, nurses, radiologists, lab technicians
Healthcare spending in the UAE is expected to rise from US$17 billion in 2017 to US$21.3 billion by 2021, as per Business Monitor International. UAE attracts large number of healthcare workers ranging from doctors to nurses and lab technicians.
Ministry of Health & Prevention.Ministry Of Human Resources & EmiratisationCulinary, server, personalcare, hotel, tour and travel staffing
The Expo 2020 Dubai expects to draw over 25 million visitors for the exposition scheduled to run from October 2020 to April 2021. The hospitality sector in UAE, ranging from hotels to tourism to personal care, employs large number of foreign workers.
Travel and tourism SectorMinistry Of Human Resources & EmiratisationSoftware, hardware, new technology in telecoms and communications
The UAE IT sector has grown at a CAGR of over 3% to reach a valuation of US$17.2 billion by 2016. The IT and ICT infrastructure in UAE has been set up and is supported by foreign workers.
Digital UAE SectorMinistry Of Human Resources & EmiratisationAutomobile to food products production
Around 7% of Abu Dhabi’s GDP is expected to come from the manufacturing sector by 2020. The manufacturing industry in UAE, covering a range of products, draws foreign manpower.
Ministry of Energy & Industry.Ministry Of Human Resources & EmiratisationUpstream oil and gas sector staffing
The UAE is the seventh-largest oil producer in the world and the fourth largest producer of petroleum in the OPEC. UAE’s oil and gas exploration sector is a major employer and strength for the economy.
Ministry of Energy & IndustryMinistry Of Human Resources & EmiratisationDownstream oil and gas processing and marketing
The state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Co is aiming to more than double petrochemical output as part of its 2030 strategy. UAE’s petrochemicals’ sector employs many foreign workers in different capabilities.
Ministry of Energy & Industry.Ministry Of Human Resources & EmiratisationFaculty positions up to uninversity
The education space in the UAE is expected to grow from US$4.4 billion in 2017 to US$7.1 billion in 2023 as per the Boston Consulting Group. The education sector in UAE, ranging from schools to universities, draw foreign teaching staff from different disciplines.
Ministry of EducationMinistry Of Human Resources & EmiratisationExport: US 1.471 billion (AED 5.4 billion in the year 2017)
wam.aeExport: Gravel and Crushed Stone-US$ 124 mn
oec.worldProduction: 700,000 tonnes (2015)
usgs.govExport: Iron Ore-US$ 55.1 million
oec.worldProduction: 460,000 tons
Export: US$ 1302.98 million (plastering material, Lime and Cement)
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