Over ₹53,000 Cr in Investment Proposals Received on Day 3 of CM Mohan Yadav Dubai Visit; MPIDC Honoured as ‘Winner Asia’
On the third day of his Dubai visit, Madhya Pradesh CM Dr. Mohan Yadav participated in a series of programmes focused on investment promotion, industrial partnerships, urban development, green energy, logistics, healthcare, education, technology and sustainable development. The day’s key engagements included one-to-one meetings with investors, an interaction with the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, a visit to BEEAH’s advanced facilities, a meeting with senior leadership of the Emaar Group, a media interaction and the ‘Invest in Madhya Pradesh: Interactive Session’.
At AIM Congress 2026, the Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation (MPIDC) was honoured with the ‘Winner Asia’ award at the AIM Investment Awards 2026. The prestigious international award recognises excellence in investment promotion, foreign direct investment attraction, job creation, innovation and sustainable development. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade and Chairman of AIM Congress, presented the award.
One-to-One Meetings with Global Investors
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav held one-to-one meetings with senior representatives of global investors and industry groups. The meetings focused on presenting sector-specific investment opportunities in Madhya Pradesh and advancing investment proposals during the forenoon session on the third day. Representatives of Rana Holdings, GEMS Education, Crescent Group, PureHealth, Sharaf Group, Choithrams, DP World, BeauMerc Corporation, West Zone, KGK Group, Vistas Media Capital, VFS Global and NIDI Services DMCC/SCNELL LLC-FZ participated in the meetings.
Investment Proposals Worth over Rs. 53,000 Crore Received
CM discussed large-scale investment opportunities in Madhya Pradesh in green hydrogen, solar energy, data centres, smart manufacturing, e-mobility and electronics manufacturing during a detailed meeting with Dr. Darshan Singh Rana, Chairman and Managing Director of Rana Holdings Limited. The company expressed interest in establishing a 2,000-MW solar energy portfolio, a 200-MW green hydrogen plant, a 50-MW AI and computing data centre expandable to 200 MW, a 30,000-MTPA critical minerals recovery and recycling complex, and an integrated smart manufacturing hub in the state.
These proposed projects have the potential to attract investment of around ₹35,200 crore (US$4 billion), driving significant transformation in energy transition, advanced manufacturing and digital infrastructure in Madhya Pradesh.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav discussed an industrial-scale AI computing campus and Sovereign AI Factory project with NIDI Services DMCC/SCNELL investors. The company presented a concept involving an investment of around US$1.5–2 billion (approximately Rs. 18,000 crore) in a 50-MW AI factory, which could be expanded to more than 100 MW in the future.
The CM, in his one-to-one meeting with Shri Sunny Varkey, Chairman of GEMS Education, discussed the establishment of K-12 schools aligned with international standards, teacher training programmes, edtech initiatives and future-ready education campuses.
CM held discussions with His Excellency Shri Badr Jafar, Special Envoy of the UAE, and the leadership of Crescent Group on renewable energy, logistics, startup investments, sustainable infrastructure and long-term investment partnerships.
Dr. Yadav held detailed discussions with Shri Rizwan Soomar, CEO of DP World, on the Powarkheda Logistics Composite Hub, multimodal logistics, export promotion and connecting Madhya Pradesh with global supply chains. He also discussed long-term investment and equity participation in infrastructure, healthcare, technology and green development projects with BeauMerc Corporation Limited.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav discussed retail, hospitality and real estate investments with representatives of West Zone, along with sales and marketing of Madhya Pradesh products in the UAE market.
Meeting with Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry
CM Mohan Yadav met His Highness Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in Sharjah. The two delegations discussed strengthening cooperation between Madhya Pradesh and Sharjah in trade, investment, technology, SME partnerships, logistics, food processing, textiles, pharmaceuticals, tourism and renewable energy. Dr. Yadav invited Sharjah investors to invest in Madhya Pradesh and participate in GIS-2027. A round-table discussion with representatives of the Chamber and the Indian Business and Professional Council (IBPC) was also held after the meeting.
Visit to BEEAH Sustainability and Innovation Facilities
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav visited the BEEAH headquarters and its world-class sustainability facilities in Sharjah. During a meeting with Shri Khalid Al Huraimel, Group CEO and Vice Chairman, discussions focused on waste-to-energy, integrated solid waste management, the circular economy, smart cities, green energy and collaboration based on the Indore model. CM invited the group to participate in urban sanitation and energy projects in Madhya Pradesh and to join GIS-2027.
Meeting with Emaar Group Leadership and Visit to Downtown Dubai
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav met His Highness Mohamed Alabbar, Founder and Managing Director of Emaar Properties. He referred to the Emaar Continental City project in Indore and appreciated Emaar’s contribution to Madhya Pradesh.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav also visited Downtown Dubai, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall, and observed the integrated urban development model in the surrounding areas. He also gained insights into modern urban planning and destination development concepts.