The Government of Odisha’s high-stakes investment outreach in the UAE commenced on September 9, 2026, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi leading a powerful delegation into a packed schedule of diplomatic, corporate, and investor engagements across Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
The opening day is centred around aggressive economic diplomacy, strategic industry partnerships, and opening up global markets for local enterprises.
Key Day 1 Engagements and Highlights
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Strategic Roundtable with IHC: CM Majhi and the delegation held high-level discussions with the International Holding Company (IHC), its diverse business verticals, and group companies to unlock investment synergies and foster industrial growth in Odisha.
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Engaging the Indian Diaspora and Business Leaders: The Chief Minister interacted with the Indian Business and Professional Group (IBPG) in Abu Dhabi, emphasising robust India-UAE bilateral ties and positioning Odisha as India’s premier emerging manufacturing and investment destination.
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Petrochemical Partnerships with Borouge: A targeted bilateral meeting with Mr Hazeem Sultan Al Suwaidi, CEO of Borouge, laid the groundwork for expanding collaborations within Odisha’s fast-growing petrochemical sector.
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Pitches to UAE Sovereign and Private Funds: The Odisha team presented the state’s economic strengths, investor-friendly ecosystem, and key emerging sectors to prominent UAE investment institutions.
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Global Spotlight on ODOP: Expanding grassroots reach, the delegation inaugurated a special showcase of Odisha’s One District One Product (ODOP) goods in Dubai, giving traditional artisans, handicrafts, and local enterprises direct access to the lucrative UAE consumer market.
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Diplomatic Coordination in Dubai: The day wrapped up with a strategic meeting between the Chief Minister, the Odisha delegation, and the Consul General of India in Dubai to bolster institutional ties and community engagement.
With sweeping talks covering everything from petrochemical giants to grassroots handcrafts, Day 1 of the UAE tour signals a major leap forward in Odisha’s global economic ambitions.
