Zayed Al-Nahyan News

By Rachna Uppal and Hadeel Al Sayegh

Hamas. PM Modi met with UAE leader Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, where the war and conflict in the Red Sea featured heavily in discussions, according to India’s Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra. Both leaders agreed, though, to take the first step to operationalize part of the ambitious India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, or IMEC, he said.

Narendra Modi ceremoniously unveiled the first Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi on February 14, 2024. His address following the inauguration encompassed a range of sentiments, from requesting a standing ovation for UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to embracing the identity of a devotee of Mother India, as he referred to himself as «Maa Bharti ka Pujari.» Here's a breakdown of the key points from PM Modi's Abu Dhabi speech. UAE's Golden Chapter During the inauguration, Modi praised the UAE's leadership, stating, «The UAE has written a golden chapter» by allowing the construction of the temple. He acknowledged the years of hard work and dreams invested in the project, emphasising its spiritual significance for the Hindu community. He also mentioned the blessings of Swaminarayan, the founder of the BAPS movement.

PM Narendra Modi and President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi. The BIT will be a key enabler for further promoting investments in both countries. India has signed both BIT and Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with the UAE. The agreement on interlinking of the instant payment platforms — UPI (India) and AANI (UAE) — will facilitate seamless cross-border transactions between the two countries. This follows the MoU on interlinking payment and messaging systems signed in July last year during PM Modi's visit to Abu Dhabi.

Indian community greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he reached the hotel on the first day of the two-day visit to Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Modi reached here earlier in the day to participate in the 'Ahlan Modi' ('Hello Modi' in Arabic) and address the large Indian community at the Zayed Sports City Stadium here later in the evening and on Wednesday would be inaugurating the largest Hindu temple in the UAE. As Modi reached the St Regis hotel after a bilateral meeting with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the UAE, men, women and children alike, all dressed in their colourful best traditional wear, gathered on a flight of steps at the hotel lobby and also overlooking from the first-floor lobby, engaged in cheerfully shouted slogans such as 'Modi Hai Toh Mumkin Hai,' 'Har Ghar Modi, Ghar Ghar Modi' and even 'Ahlan Modi.' Modi responded by waving back at them.

Narendra Modi on Tuesday told the Indian diaspora at the 'Ahlan Modi' event in Abu Dhabi that he has come to meet his family members in the gulf country, adding that he has brought the fragrance of the soil where they were born. The Indian prime minister, who was addressing the Indian diaspora at Sheikh Zayed Stadium said that he has brought the message of 140 crore brothers and sisters of the country where they (the Indian diaspora) were born and the message is that India is proud of them, they are the pride of Bharat. Thanking UAE's President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the warmth and hospitality extended to him, the prime minister said India-UAE relations reaching unprecedented heights, and both the countries are partners in each others' progress.

NEW DELHI : India and the UAE concluded a bilateral investment agreement and also signed a framework agreement on the India-Middle East Economic Corridor (IMEC) during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to the UAE. Modi met with his counterpart, UAE president Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Tuesday for both one-on-one and delegation-level talks. The bilateral investment agreement came after the two countries signed their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in 2022.

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday introduced UPI services in Abu Dhabi. The Indian Prime Minister is on a two-day visit to the Gulf nation, after which he will travel to Qatari capital Doha on Wednesday. Modi received a rousing welcome as he arrived in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. He was welcomed by UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The two leaders shook hands and hugged each other. Prime Minister Modi also received a guard of honour. PM Modi held wide-ranging talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

First Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi: Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate UAE's historic BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Abu Dhabi on February 14, marking a significant moment for the city's Hindu community. Public access begins March 1st. PM Modi further emphasized that he looks forward to being among the Indian diaspora in the UAE at the Ahlan Modi program.

PM Modi will meet with the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, whom he had met in Gujarat during the 'Vibrant Gujarat 2024' in January 9. He will also meet with the Vice President, Prime Minister, and Defence Minister of the UAE Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. In their bilateral meeting PM Modi and UAE President are expected to take up strengthening of ties in a number of economic areas including energy security, energy trade, ports, railways and maritime logistics, digital infrastructure, capital flows and fintech connectivity, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

United Arab Emirates from February 13 to 14, where he will hold discussions with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on taking forward our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. According to a statement by the Prime Minister's Office, he will visit Qatar from February 14 to 15, following his UAE visit. «I am travelling to the United Arab Emirates on an Official Visit from 13-14 February and to Qatar from 14-15 February. This will be my seventh visit to the UAE and second visit to Qatar since 2014,» the statement read.

PM Modi will inaugurate the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi on February 14. "The inauguration programme of BAPS temple is one of the key parts of PM Modi's UAE visit...," Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra said on Monday. Besides this, the Prime Minister will also address the Indian community in the UAE at an event in Zayed Sports city in Abu Dhabi.

BAPS Mandir’ in Abu Dhabi. He will also meet the top leadership of one of India's closest strategic partners in West Asia. The temple, the first traditional Hindu temple in the United Arab Emirates, sits on 27 acres of land generously gifted by the UAE leadership.

In another pro-tech initiative, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has announced the creation of an Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council (AIATC).

Al Nahyan royal family of Dubai has emerged as the wealthiest dynasty globally. Boasting a monumental ₹4,078 crore presidential palace, a fleet of private jets, and ownership of the famed Manchester City football club, this family epitomizes unparalleled affluence on the world stage. At the helm is UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, or MBZ, overseeing a vast family network comprising 18 brothers, 11 sisters, nine children, and 18 grandchildren.

The Adani Group said it will invest $24 billion in Gujarat over the next five years creating 100,000 jobs. 100 countries participating Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) proposed India's first carbon fibre facility at Hazira together with a green energy giga complex on 5,000 acres in Jamnagar in 2024. Addressing a packed Mahatma Mandir convention centre in Gandhinagar on Wednesday morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India would be one of the top three global economies in the coming years. “The world looks at (India) as an important pillar of stability, a trusted friend, and an engine of growth in the global economy,” Modi told an elite gathering of corporate leaders and heads of state, including United Arab Emirates (UAE) president Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Timor-Leste president José Ramos-Horta and Mozambique president Filipe Nyusi. “In the rapidly changing world order, India is moving ahead as Vishwa Mitra (friend of the world),” Modi said.

Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan addressed the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 on Wednesday. The President's speech signified UAE's strong ties with India and PM Modi. Following his speech, the Prime Minister in a post on social media platform X, lauded the UAE President and said that his statements were very encouraging.

Vibrant Gujarat Summit LIVE Updates The Vibrant Gujarat Summit, which will witness an assembly of global leaders, including presidents, prime ministers and governors of various countries, will also see PM Narendra Modi leading the programme as the key speaker during the inaugural ceremony. The event will mark the beginning of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, rolling out the carpet for constructive dialogues, investments and collaborations with the international businesses.

Catch the LIVE Updates on PM Modi's Gujarat visit herePM Modi in Gujarat LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United Arab Emirates President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a bilateral meeting here on Tuesday and hailed the rapidly transforming India-UAE partnership, officials said. Four MoUs were signed between India and the UAE in the presence of the two leaders, including one between the Gujarat government and DP World, a multinational logistics company based in Dubai, they said.

Narendra Modi held a 3 km-long roadshow from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport to Gandhinagar, along with UAE president Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Tuesday. Nahyan is in Ahmedabad to attend the tenth edition of Vibrant Gujarat Global Business Summit, which will start on Wednesday.

Narendra Modi and visiting United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a roadshow in Ahmedabad on Tuesday evening ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit scheduled to be inaugurated in Gandhinagar on Wednesday Before the roadshow, Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- who is on a visit to his home state to participate in the Vibrant Gujarat Summit--welcomed the UAE president at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. Besides, PM Modi, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra and some other senior officials of the state were present at the airport to welcome the UAE president. The UAE President was accorded a ceremonial guard of honour upon his arrival.