CMAI brings ‘Brands of India’ to Dubai

Sajjad Ahmad, Deputy Business Editor

Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) presents ‘Brands of India,’ a ground breaking initiative that opens a new era for Indian apparel brands on the global stage. This prestigious B2B trade show will be hosted at the Dubai World Trade Centre in Halls 6 & 7, from 27th to 29th November, 2023.

The Curtain Raiser of the ‘Brands of India’ was launched on Thursday by the Chief Guest for the evening Shri Sunjay Sudhir, Ambassador of India to the United Arab Emirates, in a high profile gathering that saw top most retailers from the region along with industry captains in attendance. Ashraf Ali, ED, Lulus Group, graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour.

Sunjay Sudhir launched the first Brands of India roadshow in Dubai. In his address, he congratulated CMAI for planning this initiative to boost Indian brands in the UAE.

Supported by the Embassy of India and TEXMAS (Dubai Textile Merchants Association), ‘Brands of India’ by CMAI is set to be India’s largest apparel brands show in the Middle East. This trade show is the first-of-its-kind ‘organised effort’ made to bring together over 250 top Indian apparel brands on an international platform.

Jayesh Shah, Vice President of CMAI said, “Indian craftsmanship has consistently served as a source of inspiration for designers and consumers on a global scale. Remarkably, Indian apparel brands have transcended their traditional boundaries and the diaspora, experiencing a growing demand across the world, extending beyond the Asian continent.”

Rajesh Masand, President of CMAI said,“The ‘Brands of India’ initiative by CMAI is an exemplary showcase of the most prominent Indian apparel brands on the international platform. Additionally, in the UAE, the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) opens doors to unmatched prospects, propelling the growth of Indian apparel brands in this dynamic market.”