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India, UAE discuss bigger role for L’IMAD in India
financialexpress.com · September 13, 2026 · Week 2026-37
Summary
India and the UAE are in discussions to expand the role of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), also referred to as L'IMAD. This signals a deepening of strategic and economic ties, focusing on enhancing trade and infrastructure connectivity which could impact future energy and goods flows between the regions.
Strategic Implication
Deepening commitment to the IMEC framework signals a long-term push for alternative trade routes, potentially impacting LNG, hydrogen, and refined product flows between the Gulf and Europe.