Madhya Pradesh seeks UAE investment during chief minister’s Dubai visit

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav began a four-day visit to Dubai with a pitch for investment, industrial partnerships and closer economic ties with the UAE.

Yadav is leading a high-level delegation at AIM Congress 2026, where he is meeting investors, diplomats and business leaders. He also inaugurated an exhibition at Taj Dubai in Business Bay featuring the Indian state’s One District One Product and Geographical Indication goods.

The display includes Chanderi and Maheshwari sarees, Batik prints, Zari-Zardozi embroidery, Gwalior carpets and other handicrafts, textiles and traditional products. The initiative aims to connect artisans with international buyers and expand export opportunities.

In meetings with India’s Ambassador to the UAE, Dr. Deepak Mittal, and India’s Consul General in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, Dr. E. Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, Yadav presented Madhya Pradesh’s industrial infrastructure, logistics network and investor-friendly policies. He sought support for links with UAE sovereign wealth funds, major corporate groups and institutional investors.

“The state government’s objective is not merely to attract investment, but to create a reliable platform for long-term development with businesses,” Yadav told the media. He cited the state’s single-window clearance system, fast-track approvals and strategic location as advantages for investors.

Yadav also discussed trade, agriculture, tourism and education with Mohammed Ahmed Al Yamahi, president of the Arab Parliament. He outlined opportunities in renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, textiles, logistics and manufacturing, and attended the invitation-only Tycoons Dinner at AIM Congress 2026 to promote the state’s industrial ambitions and invite participation in the 2027 summit.

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The state government’s objective is not merely to attract investment, but to create a reliable platform for long-term development with businesses.