BUSINESS CONCLAVE 2026
18–19 December 2026
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About the Event
A Catalyst for Global Economic Transformation
The Bharat-Arab Business Conclave (BAB Conclave) 2026 is a monumental initiative designed to catalyse the historic and deeply rooted trade ties between India and the 22 nations of the Arab League, setting an ambitious target of a $500 Billion trade corridor.
In Association with Union of Arab Chambers
India & Arab Countries Chamber of Commerce Industry & Agriculture (IACCIA) is proud to be part of the Union of Arab Chambers (UAC), the umbrella organization representing the Arab private sector across 21 national chambers and 17 joint Arab‑foreign chambers worldwide. Headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon, the UAC plays a pivotal role in promoting Arab economic integration, strengthening trade relations, and fostering international partnerships. Through this affiliation, IACCIA connects Indian businesses with a powerful regional and global network, opening doors to new opportunities in trade, investment, and sustainable development across the Arab world and beyond.
Invited Countries
Jordan
الأردن
الأردن
Jordan Trade Overview
Bilateral Trade (2021–22): US$ 2.72 B
Indian Exports: ~US$ 1.69 B
Indian Imports: ~US$ 1.03 B
Trade Balance: Surplus for India
GDP (2024): ~US$ 55 B
Indian Diaspora: ~16,500
UAE
الإمارات العربية المتحدة
الإمارات العربية المتحدة
UAE Trade Overview
Bilateral Trade (2023–24): US$ 83.64 B
Indian Exports: ~US$ 35.62 B
Indian Imports: ~US$ 48.02 B
CEPA in Force: Since May 2022
GDP (2024): ~US$ 548 B
Indian Diaspora: ~3.9 M
Bahrain
البحرين
البحرين
Bahrain Trade Overview
Bilateral Trade (2022–23): US$ 1.98 B
Indian Exports: ~US$ 788 M
Indian Imports: ~US$ 1.19 B
Trade Balance: Deficit for India
GDP (2024): ~US$ 43 B
Indian Diaspora: ~350,000
Tunisia
تونس
تونس
Tunisia Trade Overview
Bilateral Trade (2021): US$ 588.3 M
Indian Exports: ~US$ 380 M
Indian Imports (Phosphates): ~US$ 208 M
Trade Balance: Surplus for India
GDP (2024): ~US$ 48 B
Population: ~12 M
Algeria
الجزائر
الجزائر
Algeria Trade Overview
Bilateral Trade (2023): US$ 1.73 B
Indian Exports: ~US$ 600 M
Indian Imports: ~US$ 1.13 B
Trade Balance: Deficit for India
GDP (2024): ~US$ 265 B
Population: ~46 M
Djibouti
جيبوتي
جيبوتي
Djibouti Trade Overview
Bilateral Trade (2020–21): US$ 367.23 M
Indian Exports: ~US$ 362 M
Indian Imports: Minimal
Trade Balance: Strong Surplus for India
GDP (2024): ~US$ 4.3 B
Population: ~1.1 M
Saudi Arabia
المملكة العربية السعودية
المملكة العربية السعودية
Saudi Arabia Trade Overview
Bilateral Trade (2024–25): US$ 41.88 B
Indian Exports: US$ 11.76 B
Indian Imports: US$ 30.12 B
Share of India's Trade: 3.61%
Saudi FDI: US$ 3.29 B
Indian Diaspora: ~2.7 M
Sudan
السودان
السودان
Sudan Trade Overview
Bilateral Trade (2023–24): US$ 1.52 B
Indian Exports: ~US$ 640 M
Indian Imports: ~US$ 880 M
Trade Balance: Deficit for India
GDP (2024): ~US$ 34 B
Population: ~50 M
Syria
سوريا
سوريا
Syria Trade Overview
Bilateral Trade (2023): US$ 95 M
Indian Exports: ~US$ 82 M
Indian Imports: ~US$ 13 M
Trade Balance: Surplus for India
GDP (2024): ~US$ 21 B
Population: ~24 M
Somalia
الصومال
الصومال
Somalia Trade Overview
Bilateral Trade (2020–21): US$ 560.12 M
Indian Exports: ~US$ 540 M
Indian Imports: Limited
Trade Balance: Strong Surplus for India
GDP (2024): ~US$ 10.5 B
Indian Community: ~600
Iraq
العراق
العراق
Iraq Trade Overview
Bilateral Trade (2023–24): US$ 33.36 B
Indian Exports: US$ 3.35 B
Indian Imports: US$ 30.01 B
Iraq Crude Oil Exports to India: US$ 29.58 B
India's Oil Imports Share: ~20–21%
Oil Supplier Rank: 2nd
Oman
عمان
عمان
Oman Trade Overview
Bilateral Trade (2022–23): US$ 12.39 B
Indian Exports: ~US$ 4.89 B
Indian Imports: ~US$ 7.5 B
CEPA Signed: 18 Dec 2025
Indian FDI: US$ 7.5 B
Indian Diaspora: ~684,771
Kuwait
الكويت
الكويت
Kuwait Trade Overview
Bilateral Trade (2024–25): US$ 10.22 B
Indian Exports: ~US$ 1.97 B
Indian Imports: ~US$ 8.25 B
Kuwait's Share in India's Energy: ~3.5%
GDP (2024): ~US$ 160 B
Indian Diaspora: ~1 M
Qatar
قطر
قطر
Qatar Trade Overview
Bilateral Trade (2023–24): US$ 14.08 B
Indian Exports: ~US$ 2.11 B
Indian Imports: ~US$ 11.97 B
LNG Supply: ~8.5 MMTPA (40% of India's LNG imports)
GDP (2024): ~US$ 220 B
Indian Diaspora: ~830,000
Comoros
جزر القمر
جزر القمر
Comoros Trade Overview
Bilateral Trade (2022–23): US$ 55.93 M
Indian Exports: ~US$ 51 M
Indian Imports: ~US$ 4.93 M
Trade Balance: Surplus for India
GDP (2023): ~US$ 1.4 B
Population: ~870,000
Palestine
فلسطين
فلسطين
Palestine Trade Overview
Bilateral Trade (2020): US$ 67.77 M
Indian Exports: ~US$ 62.5 M
Indian Imports: ~US$ 5.27 M
Total Indian Aid: US$ 141 M+
Line of Credit: US$ 50 M
UNRWA: Regular donor
Lebanon
لبنان
لبنان
Lebanon Trade Overview
Bilateral Trade (2025): US$ 337 M
Indian Exports: ~US$ 290 M
Indian Imports: ~US$ 47 M
Trade Balance: Surplus for India
Pre-Crisis GDP: ~US$ 55 B
UNIFIL Contribution: 26+ years
Libya
ليبيا
ليبيا
Libya Trade Overview
Bilateral Trade (2021): US$ 576.28 M
Indian Exports: ~US$ 204 M
Indian Imports: ~US$ 372 M
Trade Potential: US$ 1.5B+
Oil Revenue (2023): ~US$ 20 B/year
Indian Diaspora: ~3,000
Egypt
مصر
مصر
Egypt Trade Overview
Bilateral Trade (2022–23): US$ 6.06 B
Indian Exports: ~US$ 3.72 B
Indian Imports: ~US$ 2.34 B
Trade Balance: Surplus for India
GDP (2024): ~US$ 395 B
Population: ~107 M
Morocco
المغرب
المغرب
Morocco Trade Overview
Bilateral Trade (2022–23): US$ 3.6 B
Indian Exports: ~US$ 1.84 B
Indian Imports: ~US$ 1.76 B
Trade Balance: Broadly Balanced
GDP (2024): ~US$ 145 B
Population: ~38 M
Mauritania
موريتانيا
موريتانيا
Mauritania Trade Overview
Bilateral Trade (2024-25): US$ 137.46 Million
Indian Exports: US$ 114.83 Million
Indian Imports: US$ 22.63 Million
Trade Balance: US$ 92.20 Million Surplus for India
GDP (2025): Approximately US$ 11.7 Billion
Population (2025): Approximately 5.3 Million
Yemen
اليمن
اليمن
Yemen Trade Overview
Bilateral Trade (2023–24): US$ 1.47 B
Indian Exports: ~US$ 1.12 B
Indian Imports: ~US$ 350 M
Trade Balance: Surplus for India
GDP (2024): ~US$ 21 B
Population (2026 mid-year estimate): 42,961,653
Who Should Attend
Unlocking opportunities across the entire value chain.
Exporters & Importers
Connect directly with buyers and suppliers spanning 22 nations and the Indian subcontinent.
Key Benefits
- Explore Zero-Tariff Trade Zones
- Form B2B Joint Ventures
- Secure Trade Financing
- Expand Global Supply Chains
Investors & Sovereign Funds
Discover high-yield mega projects and government-backed initiatives across borders.
Key Benefits
- Access Sovereign Partnerships
- Direct FDI Opportunities
- Private Equity Pipelines
- Infrastructure Investments
Technology Providers
Showcase innovative solutions in AI, FinTech, and enterprise services to a global audience.
Key Benefits
- Digital Public Infrastructure
- Smart City Integrations
- Enterprise SaaS Scaling
- Cybersecurity Frameworks
Event Schedule
Two days of high-impact keynotes, strategic panels, and exclusive networking.
Day 1
Inauguration & Launch Ceremony
Day 2
Track 4: Agriculture, Food Processing & Mining
Strategic Sectors
12 pillars driving the next decade of cross-border growth.
01 —
Defence & Investment
Enhancing security through advanced technology, defence innovation, and artificial intelligence.
03 —
Education, Skills, Tourism & Hospitality
Digital services, Vision 2030 opportunities, IIT partnerships, medical tourism, and wellness initiatives.
05 —
Healthcare & Pharma
Strengthening healthcare systems and pharmaceutical advancements.
07 —
Fintech & Logistics
Covering UPI, RuPay, digital payments, Islamic finance, and IMEC Plus connectivity.
09 —
Super Intelligent AI & Technologies
Empowering AI, innovation, digital transformation, and service solutions.
11 —
Textiles & Innovation
Fostering innovation and growth in the textile sector.
02 —
Water & Waste Management
Focus on water security, desalination, recycling, wastewater treatment, and smart waste solutions.
04 —
Renewable Energy & Sustainability
Accelerating clean energy adoption for a sustainable future.
06 —
Food Security, Processing, Agriculture & Agri -Tech
Food security, agriculture & agri-tech, minerals, and connecting Indian FPOs with Arab importers.
08 —
Building & Construction Materials
Green construction, smart cities, sustainable materials, Infrastructure and India—Arab infrastructure cooperation.
10 —
Metals & Mining
Supporting India—Arab cooperation in raw materials, steel, aluminium, and critical minerals.
12 —
Gems, Jewellery & Handicraft
Preserving heritage, empowering artisans, and promoting crafts.
Join Global Delegates
Connecting leading corporate entities and organizations from across the subcontinent and MENA region.
View Delegate HighlightsBacked by 20 International Chambers
Led by the India-Arab Chamber of Commerce & Industries (IACCIA) and our massive network of partner chambers.
View Participating ChambersPremium Zones
Exclusive areas designed for high-level networking, deal-making, and experiencing the future.
VIP B2B Lounge
An exclusive, secure holding area designed for Ministers, Ambassadors, Sovereign Wealth Fund Managers, and VVIPs to conduct confidential strategic discussions and high-value bilateral negotiations away from the main exhibition floor.
B2B Networking Lounge
A dynamic matchmaking hub for corporate delegates, national/international importers & exporters, technology service providers, and financial institutions to connect through structured 1-on-1 meetings, facilitated by IACCIA's digital matchmaking platform.
Event Resources
Download official mandate documents, brochures, and sponsorship decks.
Innovation & Incubation Center
Step into a dynamic ecosystem empowering visionaries and startups to build the future. Connect with industry leaders, secure investments, and turn groundbreaking ideas into reality.
Sponsors and Partners
Collaborating with industry leaders to deliver a world-class experience.
