By Hemang Palan

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Lohana International Business Forum (LIBF), a Section 8 Company registered under Companies Act 2013, serves the global community of business professionals by organizing networking events and activities. LIBF’s earnings are contributed towards charity, providing education scholarships and medical aid to the needy and deserving persons.

LIBF Gulf Cooperation Council 2025 (LIBF Dubai) meet will be held in the city of Dubai in United Arab Emirates between 13th and 16th April 2025 at Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Hotel under the leadership of Shree Satishbhai Vithlani - Managing Trustee & President of Mumbai-based Lohana community’s global organization, Lohana Mahaparishad.

H.E. Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak AL Nahyan, Hon. Minister of State for Tolerance, Govt. of UAE will grace LIBF Dubai as an esteemed Chief Guest. The Guests of Honor of LIBF Dubai would include renowned business magnates, policymakers, and thought leaders who will share their insights on global trade, innovation, and economic growth at the event.

LIBF has been instrumental in nurturing India's business leaders and entrepreneurs over the years. “Our aim through LIBF is to promote business and create a larger platform for better connectivity," stated Shree Satishbhai Vithlani.

Long before the UAE’s formation in 1971 and India’s independence in 1947, the two nation’s shared deep trading and cultural connections. The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement signed by two nations in the year 20222 has already catalysed bilateral trade to USD 84.5 billion in 2023-2024. The opportunities that Dubai offers are underpinned by its robust 3.1% GDP growth in the first nine months of 2024. Last year, India’s FDI into Dubai increased to over USD 3 billion, accounting for 21.5% of the total FDI capital flow.

For more info, kindly visit : https://www.libf.co/libf-2025