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).
