Chandra Prasad Dhakal Urges UAE Investors to Explore Opportunities in Nepal

Chandra Prasad Dhakal, immediate past president of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry and chairman of IME Group, has called on investors from the United Arab Emirates to explore investment opportunities in Nepal. During a bilateral meeting with UAE Minister Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, the two sides discussed enhancing bilateral relations, expanding mutual trade, and examining investment prospects across various sectors within the country. During the talks, Dhakal identified multiple high-potential areas for foreign investment, specifically mentioning hydropower, tourism, agriculture, information technology, and the establishment of data centres. He urged the foreign delegation to bring investment into these key fields to assist domestic commercial growth. Additionally, Dhakal requested efforts to initiate direct flights from the UAE to the airport in Bhairahawa, following previous aviation connections established with Pokhara International Airport. The discussions also addressed the upcoming 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Nepal and the UAE, which will take place in 2027. Minister Al Zeyoudi expressed plans to organise special ceremonies to mark the golden jubilee occasion. Dhakal welcomed the proposal and stressed that continuous exchange of high-level visits between the government and private sectors of both nations would help elevate bilateral ties to greater heights during the milestone year.