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Published under the aegis of India Trade and Exhibition Centre m.e. (ITEC), the initiative is fully supported by the Indian missions to UAE, through its Embassy in Abu Dhabi, and the Consulate in Dubai.

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ALL ABOUT ITEC m.e.

The Indian Businessmen and Professionals Manual is being published by India Trade and Exhibition Centre m.e.

India Trade and Exhibition Centre is a typical example of public-private partnership and is the result of initiative from Govt. of Sharjah, UAE and Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India. ITEC is the only Indian Trade Centre of its kind in the world.

India Trade and Exhibition Centre was inaugurated by the Honorable President of India Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil on November 25, 2010 in the august presence of His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Member of Supreme Council of UAE and Ruler of Sharjah.

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The Indian Businessmen and Professionals Manual (IBPM) will be an official, authentic and comprehensive directory of Indian entrepreneurs and professionals operating in United Arab Emirates. IBPM is being compiled for the first time ever. When completed, it will be an unparalleled source of information and will help to boost bilateral trade between India and United Arab Emirates.

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Published under the aegis of India Trade and Exhibition Centre m.e. (ITEC), the initiative is fully supported by the Indian missions to UAE, through its Embassy in Abu Dhabi, and the Consulate in Dubai.

M K Lokesh Ambassador of India UAE

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The IBPM Story

IBPM will be an unparalleled source of information and will help to boost bilateral trade between India and United Arab Emirates.

IBPM benefits

IBPM will fulfill the long standing need for comprehensive information on Indian Businessmen and Professionals operating across the seven emirates of UAE in a single manual.

D IBPM will provide easily accessible, readily available information on Indian businessmen and professionals for further creation and promotion of business opportunities and to promote commerce amongst Indians.

D IBPM will stimulate Indian businesses in the UAE by highlighting eminent businessmen and professionals from every field and encourage them to explore new horizons.

D IBPM will facilitate increased visibility of Indian businesses, services, initiatives, products and the people behind these entities all across the globe as also on the World Wide Web. D IBPM will support the growth of bilateral trade and investment between India and United Arab Emirates.

ITEC m.e. is a one stop shop for Indian Trade & Investment promotion D ITEC is a non-profit organization promoting bilateral trade, commerce, tourism and facilitating investment between India and the UAE, the GCC and MENA countries.

D ITEC is recognized and supported by the three national Chambers of India i.e. ASSOCHAM, FICCI and CII and Federation of Indian Export Organizations, UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade, Indian missions in UAE, UAE missions in India, Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry and many other Trade Bodies and Chambers of Commerce.

D ITEC activities include hosting exhibitions of Indian products and services, conducting trade seminars and conferences, facilitating visits of trade delegations, promote two way investments, have added Indian property Mart etc. ITEC under its umbrella hosts the Indian Business Leaders Forum that is engaged in building Brand India and collective pursuit to enhance Indian business.

The IBPM Edge With us you get

Through its initiative of India Property Mart, ITEC facilitates investment in the Indian Real Estate. ITEC provides an ideal opportunity for State Governments, Export Promotion Councils, Corporates, SME’s and Indian businessmen to promote their commercial interests on a global platform through a public private initiative.

Greater visibility and recognition D Reference material for clients from India, the U.A.E and all over the world D Used by high profile members of major businesses, governments and the media D Free listing in an interactive online version for greater online presence, increased reach and visibility D Creation of new business opportunities among listed business and professionals through this medium Superior Shelf life D Personal and company profiles in the IBPM increases shelf life of the hard copy D Aesthetic and creative design ensures prominent placement D Premium Leather-bound version for collector’s keepsake D Gift the IBPMs as souvenirs to friends and well-wishers Higher Brand Recall D Prominent logo and brand display More Historical Value for the listings D `The IBPM, being presented as a government-to-government initiative, has significant historical value Broader Reach D Opportunities for Indian Businesses to reach out to prospective clients abroad

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Who can be present in IBPM ?

All the Indian businessmen and professionals in UAE who meet the definition of Indian businessmen and professional as stated below can participate:

Indian Businessman defined

Indian Professional defined

Indian businessman is defined as the Indian national or person of Indian origin who meets one or more of the criteria stated below; D Has a name in the business license i.e.

Trading, Industrial, Service etc issued by the concerned authority in any Emirate of UAE as a shareholder, partner, owner irrespective of the %age of shareholding.

D Is managing a business enterprise in UAE under the management agreement entered into verbally or in writing where the business license is in the name of UAE national D Shares profit/loss of a business enterprise in UAE whether or not actively involved in the business.

(Employees are excluded)

Indian Professional is defined as the Indian national or person of Indian origin who is professionally qualified in the field or has been practicing the profession and got recognition and meets one or more of the criteria stated below: D Has a name in the professional license issued by the concerned authority in any Emirate of UAE as a shareholder, partner, owner irrespective of the %age of shareholding D Is managing a professional enterprise in UAE under the management agreement entered into verbally or in writing where the professional license is in the name of UAE national D Shares profit/loss of a professional enterprise in UAE whether or not actively involved in the profession D Professionally qualified persons who are working as employees in a professional or a business enterprise

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India-U.A.E. Bilateral Trade Relations

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• UAE is home to 1.75 million Indian expatriates, accounting for 40% of the population of the Arab nation. They remitted a record USD55.9 billion back to the country in 2011 • India-UAE trade is today in excess of USD 76 billion making UAE, India’s largest trading partner.

• U.A.E. is the 2nd largest market globally for Indian products. At the same time, India has topped the list of export market for Dubai for the 2nd consecutive year with a share of 40.6% at USD 5.36 billion.India is also the 3rd largest investor in U.A.E. • U.A.E. has invested over USD 5 billion in India through FDI and FII routes.

• Many companies from UAE have invested heavily in India. Smart City (Kochi) undertaken by TECOM Investments, Vallarpadam Container Transhipment Terminal by Dubai Ports World and vitrified tile manufacturing plant built at Andhra Pradesh (India)

by RAK Ceramics are some of the projects that have

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been conceived by them. They have also formed tie ups with Indian companies to form joint venture companies like Emaar MGF Land Limited and Etisalat DB Telecom Pvt. Ltd are some such joint venture companies.

• Indian business conglomerates like L&T, Punj Lloyd, Hinduja Group Pioneer Cement and Oberoi Group of Hotels have tied up with various counterparts in UAE. • The two nations have signed major economic agreements like MoU on Manpower Sourcing, Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement, and cooperation between the two nations on IT, Oilgas, Healthcare, Infrastructure and Tourism. They also agreed to share information on securities and commodities.

With the Indian - UAE Trade lines set to grow at a blistering pace; your opportunity to make the most of it starts here….

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