Dubai, May 14, 2026 — Highlighting the growing economic and strategic ties between India and the United Arab Emirates, Yuvraj Narayan, Group CEO of DP World, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s eighth visit to the UAE underscores the depth and importance of the bilateral relationship at a time when global supply chains are being reshaped.
Speaking to ANI, Narayan described the India–UAE relationship as a comprehensive strategic partnership anchored in trade, logistics and digital connectivity. He said the timing of the visit is significant because geopolitical shifts are forcing companies and countries to rely more on trusted bilateral partners.
“The fact that this is the Prime Minister’s eighth visit signals how important the India–UAE relationship is,” Narayan said, adding that strong linkages between the two countries matter as global trade networks evolve.
He pointed to the close economic integration between the two nations: the UAE is India’s third-largest trading partner, while India is the UAE’s second-largest. Those rankings, he said, reflect deepening commercial ties and complementary economic interests.
Narayan outlined DP World’s own evolution from a traditional port operator into a global trade enabler. The company now operates in more than 75 countries, runs over 90 marine terminals and manages upwards of 300 logistics assets. That broader role, he said, focuses on connecting factory floors to global markets through integrated logistics that deliver continuity, visibility and risk mitigation across supply chains.
“Today goods are often slower and costlier to move even as everything else accelerates,” Narayan observed. “That is why we have transformed into an end-to-end supply chain solutions provider.”
He identified India as one of DP World’s most strategic markets, noting the group has invested more than $3 billion in ports and related infrastructure in India through a joint platform with the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF). Narayan said DP World’s vision for India is to help turn the country into a global manufacturing and export hub by enabling end-to-end supply chain integration and stronger connections to international trade corridors.
Looking ahead, he expressed optimism about further policy alignment between the UAE and India, expansion of greener supply chains, and improved access for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Those initiatives, Narayan said, would reinforce the UAE’s support for India’s economic ambitions and boost exporters’ competitiveness.
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