Odisha Invites UAE Investors to Partner in State’s Industrial Growth

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has invited investors from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to partner in the next phase of the state’s industrial development.

The appeal was made at the Odisha Investors’ Summit – UAE 2026 in Dubai, which brought together around 400 business leaders, investors and representatives of the UAE business community.

Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Majhi highlighted Odisha’s natural resources, competitive advantages, ports, industrial infrastructure, skilled workforce and investor-friendly environment. He outlined several emerging investment opportunities across sectors, including LNG storage, green energy, artificial intelligence and data centres, rare earth minerals, ship repair, propellant manufacturing, fertilisers and chemicals, housing, steel and downstream industries.

Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain highlighted the state government’s focus on “Speed, Certainty and Execution” in facilitating investments. He assured investors of government support at every stage of project development and implementation.

The event was attended by senior government officials, Indian diplomatic representatives and leading industrialists from the UAE. Discussions focused on strengthening industrial cooperation and creating new avenues for investment, technology transfer and employment generation in Odisha.

The Dubai roadshow is expected to further strengthen economic ties between Odisha and the UAE while showcasing the state as an attractive destination for global investment. The government also emphasised Odisha’s growing infrastructure and industrial ecosystem as key advantages for investors looking for long-term opportunities in India.

The roadshow marked another step in Odisha’s efforts to attract global capital, advanced technology and new industries to accelerate economic growth and generate employment opportunities.