Naidu Concludes UAE Visit, Secures Investment Interest in Infrastructure, Energy, and Healthcare

Key Points:

• Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu concluded a three-day UAE visit to attract investments in infrastructure, energy, and healthcare.
• UAE ministers assured cooperation in food security, AI-driven governance, and development projects in Amaravati.
• Global firms expressed interest in partnerships across logistics, fintech, LNG, and healthcare sectors.

Abu Dhabi, Oct 2025 : Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu successfully concluded his three-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday, securing assurances of investment and strategic partnerships aimed at boosting the state’s economic growth. The visit focused on strengthening bilateral trade ties and exploring opportunities in infrastructure, renewable energy, healthcare, and technology.

During his final day in the UAE, Naidu met Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, to discuss expanding cooperation in logistics, transport, and infrastructure. The two leaders agreed to promote innovation and digital governance, with Naidu seeking the UAE’s support in using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance public service delivery in Andhra Pradesh. Minister Al Marri welcomed the proposal, and both sides agreed on a collaboration between the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub and Dubai Silicon Oasis. The UAE Minister also expressed interest in partnering with Andhra Pradesh on food security initiatives.

Later, Naidu held discussions with Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, who showed strong interest in investing in Amaravati and other growth sectors such as food processing, renewable energy, petrochemicals, and real estate. Al Zeyoudi assured that a high-level business delegation would soon visit Andhra Pradesh to assess ground-level investment prospects.

The Chief Minister also met key global industry leaders to attract private participation across emerging industries. In a meeting with Deepa Raja Carbon, Managing Director of the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), Naidu explored collaborations in digital economy, fintech, and blockchain technologies. Discussions with Crown LNG CEO Swapan Kataria focused on investments in LNG terminals and green energy, while Tristar Group CEO Eugene Mayne discussed potential ventures in logistics and supply chain management.

Naidu also held a productive meeting with Aster Group founder Dr. Azad Moopen, where he highlighted the state’s plan to establish super-specialty hospitals and medical colleges under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. Dr. Moopen expressed enthusiasm about setting up world-class medical facilities in Andhra Pradesh.

Additionally, Apparel Group CEO Nilesh Ved discussed investments in textiles and retail, indicating plans to consider manufacturing units in Andhra Pradesh.

The Chief Minister’s visit to the UAE concluded with strong interest from both government and private stakeholders, signaling potential inflows of investment that could accelerate the state’s growth across key sectors such as infrastructure, healthcare, technology, and energy.