Alshaali underlined the importance of better transportation linkages to boost bilateral relations and solve the growing expenses of air travel in an interview, According to Khaleej Times news during the first UAE- India Founders' Retreat held at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).

Increasing Capacity for Air Travel

Alshaali noted how limited seat availability and great demand drove a notable increase in airfare. " Demand is significantly higher and the flight has gotten more expensive. We require more planes and seat capacity. Prices will so keep rising otherwise, he clarified. Aimed at making travel more handy and accessible for Indian visitors, he recommended more flights and direct connection between more Tier 2 cities in India and the UAE.

Alshaali said, stressing the need of customizing travel choices to better match passenger needs, Increasing flight paths and seat availability will not only help to lower ticket prices but also boost tourism, generate employment, and encourage commercial contacts between the two countries.

The envoy underlined that improving connectivity would help businesspeople, students, and investors to travel more easily, thereby strengthening the cultural and commercial links between India and the UAE.

With an overall increase of over 15% since its inception, the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and the UAE has shown to be a main driver of bilateral commerce, surpassing $80 billion, Some industries, including pharmaceuticals and agriculture, have seen amazing expansion; commerce in fruits and vegetables alone rises by more than thirty%.

Alshaali praised CEPA for increasing economic cooperation and said it had given a strong basis for improving trade and investment prospects. Increasing flight operations between the two countries would help to complement these initiatives by allowing more smooth movement of people and products, hence promoting further economic development.

Co-organizers of the three-day retreat, the UAE-India CEPA Council (UICC), has been vital in promoting cooperation between companies from both nations, To address cross-border innovation and entrepreneurial growth, the event drew more than 60 Indian startup founders, UAE business leaders, investors, and legislators.

Alshaali revealed details on his efforts to help businesses, including inviting Indian entrepreneurs to live at his New Delhi house and planning events to investigate chances for growth. "The UAE is a place to scale your business to the world, with over 200 nationalities giving a global platform to grow," he said.

The ambassador underlined the Golden Visa program as a major motivation for businesspeople wishing to set up shop in the UAE. Apart from streamlining the establishment of companies, the visa improves the attractiveness of the UAE as a center of innovation and access to foreign markets.

"Our objective is not only to assist big companies but also to enable startups scale worldwide," Alshaali said. Through conferences and joint projects like the UAE-India Founders' Retreat, he underlined the need of matching entrepreneurs with the appropriate markets and networks.

Alshaali urged Indian businesspeople to use the dynamic business environment and strong support systems of the UAE to grow their projects abroad. Thanks to its strategic position, varied population, and strong commercial links, he said the UAE is a portal for Indian entrepreneurs to enter world markets.

Initiatives like improving flight connectivity and supporting startup cooperation are ready to reshape the economic and cultural dynamics between the UAE and another country as it keeps giving innovation and entrepreneurship top priority, The UAE wants to establish a win-win scenario whereby both nations gain from meeting travel and business needs, hence enhancing their long-standing alliance.

UAE-India Travel: Top Official Warns of Rising Prices unless flights increase

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