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Oct 19 2011

HSBC hosts HSBC trade connections: UAE and India forum

India is currently ranked as one of the UAE's top 10 fastest growing trade corridors alongside Canada, Brazil and Hong Kong, according to the HSBC Trade Forecast released last week. It is expected to be the UAE's largest trading partner by 2025, with trade values estimated at $103.6billion. Re-enforcing the importance of trade relations between the two countries, HSBC today hosted a day long forum on trade connections and business potential arising from bilateral relations between UAE and India.

Commenting on the event, Abdulfattah Sharaf, Chief Executive Officer, HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, UAE, said: "India is amongst the fastest growing market trade corridors. By 2050, it is forecast to become the world's third largest economy. Hearing some of the great success stories, as well the panel discussions, today's event has brought to life the impact and importance of that relationship between our two countries."

Sanjay Verma, The Consul General of India, said: "This is an extraordinary event on India-UAE trade as it brings together very significant stake holders, including a leading Bank in the world, i.e. HSBC , a leading publication, Arabian Business, key-Indian professionals and leading entrepreneurs from the Indian community. I look forward to this Conference adding to this mutually beneficial trade partnership between India and the UAE."

The forum, held in association with Arabian Business, consisted of a series of panel discussions focused on trade opportunities and challenges that exist between the countries. Inspirational business success stories were heard from leading business figures including Yousuf Ali M.A., Managing Director of supermarket giant EMKE-Lulu Group International, and Yogesh Mehta the Founder and Head of Petrochem Middle East FZE, one of the largest independent petrochemical distributors in the Middle East. Over 150 leading UAE and Indian businessmen as well as government representatives participated in the event.

Abdulfattah Sharaf added: "Trade has always been at the heart of what we do. It plays a central role in our global strategy. Through our unique global expertise and local knowledge, we believe we are best positioned to help companies leverage trade growth between emerging markets led by intra-Asia and South to South flows. India is a key partner in the trade that we facilitate. We strongly value and support our relationship, and the UAE's relationship with such a fast growing economy".

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For further information please contact:
Charles Clarke
Senior Manager,
Corporate Communications
Corporate, Global Banking and Markets and HSBC Amanah
HSBC Bank Middle East Limited
Tel: 971 4423 5640
Email: charleswclarke@hsbc.com

Saadia McGlinchey
Manager,
Corporate Communications
Commercial Banking
HSBC Bank Middle East Limited
Tel: 971 4 423 5237
Email: saadiamcglinchey@hsbc.com

© Press Release 2011

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