A delegation led by industries and and commerce minister Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore held discussions with Mohammad A. ALQurashi, Vice President, Government Affairs, Ducab and other company officials at Dubai as part of the international outreach of ‘Rising Rajasthan' Global Investment Summit 2024.
The delegation is on a two day visit to UAE and Qatar, as part of Rising Rajasthan Gobal Investment Summit to be held at Jaipur from 9-11 December, 2024.
Ducab is UAE's one of the largest manufacturing businesses and is a global leader in the development, design, manufacturing, marketing and distribution of copper and aluminium wire and cable products.
The delegation invited Ducab to explore the opportunities available in Rajasthan and invest in the state.
The delegation also held meetings with several prominent companies and business groups of UAE in Dubai and invited them to explore diverse investment opportunities available in the state. This includes meetings with officials of Kaaf Investments, Vin Metal Synergies FZE, Jolly Healthcare, Aster Healthcare, and Sharaf Group among others.
The prominent business groups and trade associations that are scheduled to meet the delegation travelling from Rajasthan include Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Lulu International, DP World, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), Abu Dhabi Investment Council, Mubadla Investment, Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Qatar Investment Authority, Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry, among others.
The key sectors in which the high-level delegation is looking forward to seeking investment include chemicals and petrochemicals, oil and gas, real estate, logistics and hospitality among others.
The delegation comprises Joga Ram, secretary, General Administration Department, Sidharth Sihag, joint secretary to Chief Minister, Sourabh Swami, additional commissioner, Bureau of Investment Promotion (BIP), among others.
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