UAE takes center stage as chief guest at Invest Kerala Global Summit 2025
UAE Economy Minister Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri will be the chief guest, with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurating the event.
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The Invest Kerala Global Summit 2025 will take place on Feb. 21-22 in Kochi.
The event will showcase investment opportunities from countries such as the UAE, Germany, and France.
Over 2,500 investors and global industry leaders are expected to participate in the event.
The Invest Kerala Global Summit 2025, set for Feb. 21-22 in Kochi, will spotlight investment opportunities from the UAE, Germany, and France, among other countries.
The event, organized by the Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC), aims to attract large-scale investments across 22 key sectors, including sustainable technologies, fintech, tourism, and food processing.
UAE Economy Minister as chief guest
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the summit, with Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, serving as the chief guest.
Exciting news for the Invest Kerala Global Summit 2025.. During a meeting in Abu Dhabi with HE Mohammed Hassan Al Suwaidi, UAE Cabinet Minister of Investment, it was confirmed that the UAE will send a dedicated team to participate in the summit. HE Mohammed Hassan Al Suwaidi… pic.twitter.com/yvpsnOpFmA
— P Rajeev (@PRajeevOfficial) January 13, 2025
Notable attendees include UAE-based Indian businessmen Yusuff Ali, chairman of LuLu Group International, and Ravi Pillai, chairman of RP Group.
Key attendees
The summit, held at Lulu Bolgatty International Convention Centre, is part of Kerala’s New Industrial Policy (NIP), positioning the state as a hub for clean and green enterprises aligned with sustainable development goals.
More than 2,500 investors and global industry leaders are expected to participate.
KSIDC Managing Director S. Harikishore emphasized the event’s role in fostering partnerships with overseas investors, enhancing employment, and strengthening education and skill development initiatives.










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