Indian Finance Minister to Inaugurate AIEF in Dubai

Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will launch the first Arab India Economic Forum (AIEF) in Dubai next month to highlight investment opportunities in India and discuss solutions to meet investor challenges in the country.

 According to a report in NDTV, Mr Jaitley will address dignitaries, government officials and business leaders from around the Arab region during the forum to be held from November 16-17.

 Mr Jaitley will reportedly talk about the business +opportunities in India regarding 'Make in India' and Digital India initiatives as well as energy (traditional and renewable), infrastructure, financial services and tourism, including medical and wellness tourism.

 The forum will also address the policy framework and guidelines required to draw the attention of Arab investors and industrialists while providing a strong platform for Indian businesses aiming to explore the Middle East market.

 The two-day event is expected to attract over 300 delegates, mainly political and business leaders from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Egypt and India, NDTV reported.

 Mr Jaitley will be reportedly joined by a distinguished panel of speakers from Dubai Department of Economic Development and Mumbai Stock Exchange as well as invited speakers from Ministry of Tourism-India, Ministry of Economy-UAE, Ministry of Commerce and Industry-Saudi Arabia and Ministry of Economy and Commerce-Qatar.