{
  "id": 941199,
  "title": "India at 80: UAE business leaders hail a rising power, deepening India-UAE partnership",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/india-at-80-uae-business-leaders-hail-a-rising-power-deepening-india",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T03:07:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/india-at-80-uae-business-leaders-hail-a-rising-power-deepening-india-uae-partnership-1.500641446"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As India commemorates 80 years of independence, UAE business leaders are praising the nation's growth and deepening the partnership between the two countries. Abdul Jebbar PB, CEO of Hotpack, expressed his admiration for India's resilience, enterprise, and innovation journey. He also congratulated the Indian community in the UAE on their contributions that embody this spirit.\n\nAbdul Moiz Khan, Fursa Consulting's founder and CEO, extended his warm wishes to India and praised the nation's economic resilience, pioneering innovation, and entrepreneurial drive. Khan highlighted the bond of mutual respect and friendship between India and the UAE, stating that together, their nations are forging a path of global leadership, shared prosperity, and cultural harmony.\n\nAdeeb Ahamed, LuLu Financial Holdings' managing director, emphasized India's transformation into a major economy and influential global player. He highlighted the deepening partnership between India and the UAE, which is establishing itself as an economic corridor with seamless cross-border payments and collaboration in artificial intelligence, trade, and investment.\n\nMalabar Group's Vice Chairman, Abdul Salam K P, paid tribute to the sacrifices, vision, and values that shaped India. He emphasized India's resilience, innovation, and progress, noting that the nation now stands as a global symbol. Anil Dhanak, Kanz Jewels' MD, noted the jewelry industry's continued recognition of India's craftsmanship and entrepreneurial spirit. He expressed confidence in the enduring relationship between India and the UAE, which he believes will continue to drive growth and prosperity.\n\nMalabar Group's Vice Chairman, Anis Sajan, shared his pride in India's growth, evolution, and adherence to unique values. As a proud Indian who built his career in the UAE, Sajan expressed gratitude for the nation's journey and optimism for its future.\n\nYardstick Marketing Management's Anishkaa Gehani reflected on the confidence of Indian entrepreneurs and their prominence in Dubai's business scene. She believes the UAE's thriving India-UAE start-up corridor is a testament to India's potential for future growth. Kanz Jewels' Avinash Babur, InsuranceMarket.ae's Avinash Babur, and Malabar Group's Clint Khan also expressed their pride in India's achievements and optimism for the future, emphasizing the strong partnership between the two nations.",
  "summary": "Abdul Jebbar PB, Group CEO & Managing Director, Hotpack Abdul Jebbar PB As India celebrates 80 years of independence, we honour a nation whose journey has been shaped by resilience, enterprise and an enduring spirit of innovation. From its achievements in science and technology to the growing global presence of Indian businesses and entrepreneurs, India continues to make its mark on the world. I…",
  "key_points": [
    "UAE business leaders praise India's growth and resilience",
    "Deepening partnership between India and UAE established",
    "India stands as a global symbol of progress and values"
  ],
  "editors_take": "UAE business leaders see India's growth as deepening their partnership, forging a path of global leadership, shared prosperity, and cultural harmony, and driving growth and prosperity for both nations.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
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        "published": "2026-08-15T03:03:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/yoga-films-vfx-gaming-pm-modi-lays-out-indias-soft-power-strategy-on",
        "published": "2026-08-15T03:20:40.000Z"
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}