Iran-US war: Dubai govt, companies in huddle to assess economic impactDubai's economy feels the heat from Iranian attacks. Businesses report supply chain snags and soaring costs. Freight and clearing charges h...
17 Mar, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
Why clearing structural barriers is imperative for transition of SMEs towards clean energyGlobal leaders are prioritizing a just transition to clean energy, recognizing the vital role of Small and Medium Enterprises. These busine...
10 Jan, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Why banking, and not company setup, is the real test for Indian SMEs entering the UAEAs Indian SMEs accelerate plans to expand into the UAE, banking and compliance have emerged as the real gatekeepers of market entry.
07 Jan, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
UAE seeks to increase number of startups to more than two million by 2031UAE today hosts more than 1.2 million companies, of which around one million are owned by entrepreneurs, representing nearly 94% of the tot...
22 Sep, 2025, 09.25 AM IST
Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement helped trade between UAE, India increase by 15%Facilitated by the CEPA, he observed that the South Asian country's gems and jewellery, pharmaceuticals and fruits and vegetables exports t...
01 Aug, 2024, 02.44 PM IST
UAE-India CEPA has transformed trade and startup collaborations: UAE Minister of Economy Abdulla Bin Touq Al MarriSince the UAE-India CEPA began in 2022, trade between the two nations grew by 16.41% from $72.87 billion to $84.84 billion. This cooperatio...
27 Jul, 2024, 10.19 AM IST
Indian companies represent over 30% of Dubai’s startup community, space for more: Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, Dubai Chambers“We would like to see more Indian firms take full advantage of the emirate’s strategic position as a leading global trading and logistics h...
02 Nov, 2023, 10.28 AM IST
‘Future 100’: Building the UAE’s future economy, cementing its global startup hub aura, attracting a new wave of Indian talentThe UAE’s ‘Future 100’ initiative represents a step forward to build for the future and further enhance India’s presence in Dubai’s startup...
13 Oct, 2023, 11.31 AM IST
Indian tech SME revenue to grow to $40 billion by FY30: NasscomThe sector is expected to contribute 7–9% to the overall FY23 tech industry revenue at $15 billion - $20 billion, higher than the pre-pande...
28 Mar, 2023, 07.34 PM IST
Indian tech SME sector projected to reach $40bn by FY30: Nasscom-ProHance reportThe report showcases the growing expectations from the tech SME segments and highlights how the sector is leveraging digitalization and off...
28 Mar, 2023, 07.07 PM IST
This is the most opportune time to get into a business in India: Anupriya PatelAdding how India has already implemented the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with UAE, the minister said that FTAs with economies such as the UK...
01 Jun, 2022, 10.36 AM IST
India, UAE agree to strengthen skills-based cooperationUnion Minister of Education and Skill Development Dharmendra Pradhan held discussions with Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for E...
12 May, 2022, 07.59 PM IST
Dubai: The City That Incubates A Culture Of Entrepreneurship25 Feb, 2022, 04.08 PM IST
Ample opportunities for Indian SMEs in Qatar: R Seetharaman, CEO, Doha BankHe said that SMEs form the backbone of Qatar's economy and they can participate in Qatar's non hydrocarbon diversification.
15 Jul, 2015, 06.25 PM IST
'GCC-India trade can give opportunities for SMEs'Besides this, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Bahrain have increased their import from India and the latter is also in talks with GCC members.
17 Jun, 2013, 02.28 PM IST
- 56% SMEs upbeat about 2010
Although the recession has had a significant impact on the confidence of small and medium enterprises in India, about 56 per cent SMEs inte...
11 Dec, 2009, 05.10 AM IST
- Hamriyah Free Zone betting big on SMEs in times of slowdown
Hamriyah Free Zone Authority is betting high on SMEs to tide over the financial crisis. The Sharjah-based free zone has been attracting com...
11 Mar, 2009, 06.16 PM IST