RIFAH Leads Business Delegation to UAE, Hosts Global Networking Meet to Strengthen Trade Collaboration

RIFAH Leads Business Delegation to UAE, Hosts Global Networking Meet to Strengthen Trade Collaboration

Dubai, UAE | 27 January 2026:
RIFAH Chamber of Commerce and Industry successfully led a business delegation to the United Arab Emirates from 25th to 30th January 2026, comprising 20 entrepreneurs from India, with additional participation from members of the Indian diaspora based in Dubai. The delegation aimed to expand international market exposure, build partnerships, and explore business opportunities across the UAE.

As part of the visit, RIFAH organized a Business Networking Meet on 27th January 2026, bringing together international businessmen, entrepreneurs, and aspiring professionals from India, UAE, Australia, Jordan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Ghana. The event opened with a keynote address by Mr. Mirza Afzal Baig, General Secretary of RIFAH, who highlighted RIFAH’s role in creating global business linkages and empowering entrepreneurs through cross-border collaboration.

A major highlight of the program was a panel discussion moderated by Mr. Ateeq Ahmed, NLP Coach, featuring two Indian entrepreneurs who shared their inspiring journeys from working professionals in the UAE to becoming successful business owners. Their discussion shed light on challenges, opportunities, and resilience required to succeed in international markets.

During the event, Mr. Anees Mohammad, Secretary – International Department, RIFAH, presented upcoming international business delegation plans, encouraging entrepreneurs to leverage global exposure for business growth. The program concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Mr. Dilawar, a UAE-based Indian businessman, appreciating the efforts of RIFAH in creating impactful networking opportunities.

The International Business Networking Meet 2026 was held at DoubleTree by Hilton, Bur Dubai, UAE, providing an ideal setting for global business interaction and collaboration. The event was successfully supported by Associate Sponsors — Al Khail (Alarab Industrial Equipment Trading) and Elegant Services (Regulatory Compliance Partners), along with Support Sponsors including Key Worth Properties, MB Auditing, OSA Engineering, Synergific FZC LLC, The Golden Breeze, and Al Barq Printing Press LLC, whose contributions played a vital role in making the networking platform impactful and professionally executed. The meet was organised by Al Marzaan Consulting Services, Dubai.

Beyond the networking event, the delegation was guided through Gulfood Exhibition visits, market exposure tours across Dubai, city visits, and an industrial and business visit to Abu Dhabi, providing participants with valuable insights into regional trade practices and emerging opportunities.

The delegation reinforced RIFAH’s growing role in building international business bridges and facilitating meaningful global partnerships for Indian entrepreneurs.