New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) Calling on the Indian business community to explore business opportunities in Arab countries, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Wednesday released its business manual titled "India and League of Arab State-Exploring New Horizons".

The annual publication, first launched in 2008, is a guide to serve as a reference material for Indian industry and for the business community of these countries to better understand the market trends and business opportunities. It was launched in partnership with the embassy of the Arab League.

"I would like to suggest to the Indian business community to explore business opportunities in the Arab countries. This publication will help enhance bilateral trade between India and the Arab countries," Chairman of CII Gulf and Chairman of Punj Lloyd Limited Atul Punj said.

"This is a business guide which will help expand trade and further trade relations," Djibouti ambassador said here after releasing the publication.

Trade between India and the Arab countries totals $122 billion.