Dholera in the India-UAE partnership
Dholera SIR featured during UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's January 2026 India visit. The official outcomes included a Letter of Intent between Gujarat and the UAE Ministry of Investment.
What the Letter of Intent covers
The LoI sets out areas for potential cooperation.
- International airport, pilot training and aircraft MRO
- Greenfield port and smart urban township
- Railway connectivity
- Energy infrastructure
A wider partnership
Other agreements concerned a Strategic Defence Partnership, long-term LNG supply, space cooperation, trade and civil nuclear collaboration. First Abu Dhabi Bank and DP World also announced activity in GIFT City. It was Sheikh Mohamed's third official visit to India as UAE President.
Why it matters for Dholera
The UAE is one of India's largest investors and trading partners. Its interest in the airport, port and township signals long-term attention to the region and makes Dholera a more familiar name for the large Indian community in the Gulf.
Important context
An LoI records intent; it is not a completed investment, and specific amounts for the Dholera proposals have not been announced.
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