The UAE’s Minister of Economy and Tourism, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, has approved a collaboration between the Dubai Food Cluster and the food processing sector in Andhra Pradesh (AP), India.
The announcement came during a meeting on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos between Al Marri and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. Al Marri also committed UAE support for the establishment of around 40 UAE-based institutions in the state.
The discussions highlighted ongoing and potential partnerships in sectors including food, multimodal logistics, energy, ports, and retail, aimed at strengthening economic ties between Andhra Pradesh and the UAE.
A key proposal discussed was the development of a multimodal logistics park in Andhra Pradesh by UAE-based Sharaf Group. Chief Minister Naidu expressed optimism that such strategic partnerships would enhance employment opportunities and boost exports from the state.