Ira Singh
Gujarat has stepped up its global outreach to attract investors and industry leaders ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) 2027, with a high-level state government delegation holding meetings with the UAE business community in Dubai.The delegation held a series of meetings with industry leaders across sectors, including oil and gas, logistics, financial services, manufacturing and real estate, to showcase investment opportunities in Gujarat and invite participation in the upcoming summit, according to agency reports.
As part of the visit, the delegation also interacted with Indian entrepreneurs and members of the diaspora at an event organised by the Indian People’s Forum (IPF) UAE. Presentations by the state government were followed by an interactive question-and-answer session, during which the delegation addressed queries from participants.The delegation was led by Lochan Sehra, Secretary, Labour, Skill Development and Employment Department, Government of Gujarat. Before concluding its Gulf visit in Dubai, the team had also travelled to Qatar and Oman.Sehra said the delegation received a positive response from investment authorities in all three countries, particularly from the oil and gas sector.
The Indian People’s Forum (IPF) UAE – Gujarat Council hosted a Meet & Greet with the Vibrant Gujarat Government Delegation in Dubai on 31 October 2026. Led by Shri Lochan Sehra, IAS, Secretary, Labour, Skill Development and Employment Department, Government of Gujarat.@lochan_sehra The delegation was welcomed in the presence of Chief Guest H.E. Dr. E. Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, Consul General of India in Dubai, @cgidubai and Special Guest Shri Vinod Adani, Adani Group. The programme featured a presentation on Vibrant Gujarat by Shri Jenu Devan, Secretary (Expenditure), Finance Department, Government of Gujarat. @CMOGuj The interaction aimed to strengthen Gujarat–UAE engagement, connect with the Gujarati diaspora and highlight opportunities for investment, trade and collaboration in Gujarat. @narendramodi @PMOIndia @MEAIndia @CMofGujarat @InfoGujrat @IndembAbuDhabi @Vaidyaj @RANJANRAJEEV201
— Indian People’s Forum - UAE (@IPF_uae) November 1, 2026
The 11th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit will be held from January 10 to 12, 2027, at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar.Conceptualised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2003, when he was the Chief Minister of Gujarat, the summit was launched with the vision of positioning the state as a preferred global investment destination. Over the years, it has evolved into a major international platform for investment promotion, business networking and strategic partnerships.
(State Correspondent)
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