Maktoum bin Mohammed receives Bruno Le Maire at Expo 2020
Sheikh Maktoum and the French Minister discussed ways of boosting business and commerce between the two nations…reports Asian Lite News
H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, Monday received Bruno Le Maire, France’s Minister of Economy and Finance, at Expo 2020.
Maktoum bin Mohammed receives Bruno Le Maire at Expo 2020
Sheikh Maktoum and the French Minister discussed ways of boosting business and commerce between the two nations within the framework of the UAE and France’s strategic partnership.
The French minister praised the UAE’s accomplishments in various sectors that have raised its regional and global position. He also congratulated Dubai for organising an exceptional Expo 2020 Dubai.
The meeting was attended by Mohamed Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs; Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy; and Younis Haji Al Khoori, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Finance.
Mohamed bin Zayed visits Bahrain Pavilion at Expo 2020
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, today visited the Pavilion of the Kingdom of Bahrain at Expo 2020 Dubai…reports Asian Lite News
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, who was accompanied by H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, toured the pavilion’s various sections, displaying Bahraini traditional artisanal elements, including live weaving stations and pearling implements.
Mohamed bin Zayed visits Bahrain Pavilion at Expo 2020
The Bahrain Pavilion is characterised by its groundbreaking architectural design to reflect the Kingdom’s evolvement through trade, entrepreneurship and innovation.
Sheikh Mohamed was briefed on the display under the name ‘What do you see’, which focuses on the novelty of textile craft in Bahrain.
Sheikh Mohamed was also accompanied during his tour by Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Airports and Mohammed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Under-secretary of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court.
Mohamed bin Zayed visits Bahrain Pavilion at Expo 2020
Mohamed bin Zayed visits Bahrain Pavilion at Expo 2020
Mr Subhash Desai, Minister of Industries, says Maharashtra will play a crucial role in India becoming a $5 trillion economy … writes Kaliph Anaz
“Thriving Maharashtra with a young workforce will change the trajectory of India’s growth,” said Mr Subhash Desai, Minister of Industries. He was talking to Asian Lite in an exclusive interview after inaugurating ‘Magnetic Maharashtra’ exhibition at India Pavillion, Dubai Expo 2020.
Dubai Expo 2020 Welcomes ‘Magnetic Maharashtra’
“The resilience of Maharashtra is legendary,” the minister added. “Despite the Covid pandemic, the state attracted several g;lobal investors from the USA and UK. We are determined to change the economy through creating a business friendly climate and globally attractive incentives.”
Mr Desai said the state will play a crucial role in India meeting its carbon neutral target by 2070.
“Maharashtrians are aware about their role in preserving the nature for the future generation and we are committed to protect our environment.”
Maharashtra is the most attractive FDI destination in India and has attracted almost thirty per cent of total FDI flowing in the country from 2000 to 2021. During the pandemic, Maharashtra has attracted investments of around USD 27.5 Bn (October 2019 to June 2021, as per DPIIT). The states’ contribution to India’s GDP is around 15% and it has a significate share in exports and employment generation for the country.
Smt Aditi Tatkare, Minister of State for Industries and Tourism, Shri Amit V. Deshmukh, Minister for Medical Education & Cultural Affairs of Govt. of Maharashtra, Dr Anbalagan CEO, MIDC and Nodal Officer, Dubai Expo along with Dr Aman Puri, Consul General of India in Dubai & Dy. Commissioner General for India at Expo 2020 Dubai and other officials from the state Govt. were also present during the inauguration. Several prominent members of the Maharashtra diaspora were also present.
Dubai Expo 2020 Welcomes ‘Magnetic Maharashtra’
During the two-week-long Magnetic Maharashtra campaign, state officials will interact with global investors to channelize investments to the state. The event will form the core of the state government’s outreach as it exhibits opportunities in key sectors such as Film & Entertainment, Textiles, Environment & Energy, Agriculture, Culture & Tourism, Infrastructure among others to push its core vision of achieving a trillion-dollar economy.
The state will also sign some key investment initiatives as well as bi-lateral agreements of economic cooperation with strategic investment and country partners. More than 15 departments of the state government are participating to showcase their achievement and vision for the state.
Along with showcasing the business attractiveness, the state is also exhibiting some of its key urban development initiatives such as AURIC (Aurangabad Industrial City), the Navi Mumbai International Airport, the Coastal Road Initiative, the Trans Harbor Link, and the Samruddhi Corridor, among others.
The state has divided its participation into 12 sub-themes aligning with the broader themes of the Expo – Businesses of the Future, Visioning Mumbai in 2025, Resource Security, Magnetic Maharashtra, building pathways to prosperity, Hyper Mobility, Connecting India & the World, Fashion Forward, Future Workforce, Resiliency and Climate Change, Stronger Together and Bollywood & Beyond.
Mr Subhash Desai, Minister of Industries with Mr Amit V. Deshmukh, Minister for Medical Education & Cultural Affairs, Smt Aditi Tatkare, Minister of State for Industries and Tourism, Dr Anbalagan CEO, MIDC and Nodal Officer, Dubai Expo, Dr Aman Puri, Consul General of India, Dr. Harshdeep Kambe , Development Commissioner (Industry ), Mr Baldev Singh, Additional Chief Secretary (Industry) Mr. Abhijit Ghorpade, General Manager, MIDC and others at Expo 2020
Magnetic Maharashtra’
Nov.19 to Dec. 12
India Pavilion
Dubai Expo 2020 Welcomes ‘Magnetic Maharashtra’
Dubai Expo 2020 Welcomes ‘Magnetic Maharashtra’
Dubai Expo 2020 Welcomes ‘Magnetic Maharashtra’
Dubai Expo 2020 Welcomes ‘Magnetic Maharashtra’
Dubai Expo 2020 Welcomes ‘Magnetic Maharashtra’
Mr Subhash Desai, Minister of Industries with Smt Aditi Tatkare, Minister of State for Industries and Tourism, Dr Anbalagan CEO, MIDC and Nodal Officer, Dubai Expo, Dr Aman Puri, Consul General of India, Dr. Harshdeep Kambe , Development Commissioner (Industry ), Mr Baldev Singh, Additional Chief Secretary (Industry)
Mr. Abhijit Ghorpade, General Manager, MIDC and others at Expo 2020
