INDIA-UAE: AN ERA OF CROSS-BORDER INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR NRIS AND RETAIL INVESTORS In periods of global economic uncertainty, investors naturally tend to adopt a more conservative approach, prioritising capital preservation over growth. This behaviour is particularly evident among Resident Indian (RI) investors considering UAE markets, as well as NRIs and retail investors in the UAE, who often prefer holding higher cash allocations during volatile phases. While this approach provides short-term comfort, it may also lead to missed opportunities in economies that continue to demonstrate structural, long-term growth potential. Historically, wealth creation has not come from timing the market, but from time spent in the market with disciplined, diversified investing. In this context, the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) represents a significant structural shift in bilateral economic relations, with meaningful implications for investors across both g...