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EXPO CENTER SHARJAH |United Arab Emirates
AATMANIARBHART MIDDLE EAST EXPO
”AatmaNirbhar Bharat”, or “Self-Reliant India”, is an ambitious policy framework introduced by the Government of India in May 2020, designed to foster economic self-sufficiency, reduce reliance on external resources, and enhance India’s role in the global economy. Rather than promoting isolation, this vision is focused on strengthening India’s domestic industries, empowering innovation, and integrating the country more effectively into global supply chains.
At the AatmaNirbhar Bharat Expo, you will experience:
SUPPORT AND SPONSORS
HOTEL PARTNERS
STAND CONTRACTORS
Day 3 Opportunity
The expo’s focus on B2C for the final day is backed by the sheer scale and wealth of the Indian diaspora in the region.
Population Growth: The Indian expat population in the UAE has surged to 4.36 million as of late 2024/early 2025—doubling in just over a decade. (Source: Consul General of India, Dubai).
Economic Influence: Indians constitute roughly 35% of the total UAE population. Crucially, over 60% of CFOs in the UAE are of Indian origin, highlighting their role as primary decision-makers in both corporate procurement and private investment. (Source: Indian Ambassador to the UAE).
No Oil Trade
The Expo is a direct response to the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which has fundamentally changed the cost of doing business.
The Milestone: India-UAE bilateral trade reached $100.06 billion in FY25, positioning the UAE as India’s 3rd largest trading partner and 2nd largest export destination. (Source: IBEF/Ministry of Commerce).
Zero-Duty Access: Over 90% of Indian products now enter the UAE at 0% customs duty, specifically benefiting labor-intensive sectors like textiles, gems & jewelry, and engineering. (Source: UAE Ministry of Economy).
CEPA Impact: Non-oil exports from India to the UAE grew by 25.6% annually in the first two years of the agreement. (Source: Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India).
Why Sharjah?
Choosing the Expo Centre Sharjah is a strategic move for B2B and B2G exhibitors.
Industrial Concentration: Sharjah accounts for approximately one-third of the UAE’s total manufacturing output. (Source: Oxford Business Group).
Non-Oil Dominance: Nearly 96% of Sharjah’s economic output is now driven by non-oil sectors, with manufacturing and construction contributing over AED 72.5 billion to the GDP. (Source: Sharjah Department of Statistics and Community Development).
