Upon his arrival, PM Modi was accorded the Guard of Honour and he was welcomed by President of UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan with a hug.
Besides bilateral talks, PM Modi will also address world leaders at the World Government Summit in Dubai on February 14 at the invitation of the UAE Vice President.
PM Modi will inaugurate the iconic BAPS Hindu Mandir — the first Hindu temple in the UAE — and address expat Indians at a community programme in Abu Dhabi.
The iconic BAPS Hindu Mandir is built over 27 acres — part of a  13.5-acre tract donated by the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and deputy supreme commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in 2015.
Before leaving, PM Modi shared a post on ‘X’, formerly Twitter, highlighting the frequency of his visits indicates “the priority we attach to strong India-UAE friendship”. “I am eager to meet my brother, HH @MohamedBinZayed,” his post read.
Over the last nine years, India’s cooperation with the UAE has deepened in sectors like trade, defence, food and energy security and education.
During PM Modi’s last visit to Abu Dhabi last year, several MOUs were signed, covering diverse areas including local currency settlement, payment and messaging systems, renewable energy, and innovative healthcare.
The two nations are among each other’s top trading partners, with a bilateral trade of about $85 billion in 2022-23, official data shows.
The UAE was also among the top four investors in India in terms of foreign direct investments in 2022-23.
From UAE, PM Modi will visit Qatar, where he would stay till February 15. “I look forward to meeting HH Sheikh @TamimBinHamad , under whose leadership Qatar is witnessing immense growth,” he also posted on social media.

After an intriguing first look, the trailer of Karan Johar’s upcoming series, Showtime, is out. The show features a star-studded ensemble cast including Emraan Hashmi, Mouni Roy, Rajeev Khandelwal, Naseeruddin Shah, Shriya Saran and more.

Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra recently marked their first anniversary on February 7. They got married last year at Suryagarh Palace in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, and their fans are still swooning over their romantic wedding. The couple was recently in Dubai for the opening of a luxurious hotel, and they looked stunning.

Sidharth released photos with his beloved partner and captioned it, “Everywhere together, the One and Only by my side.”

Sidharth chose to wear a gold-orange blazer over a black and white waistcoat with a bow tie, while Kiara looked regal and elegant in a black gown, and together they embodied the ideal couple.

In an interview with a Dubai portal, Kiara was questioned about the gift Sidharth gave her on their first anniversary. She blushed, turned her head towards him, and replied, “A lot of love!”

The couple was questioned about their experience of being in Dubai near their anniversary. Kiara shared, “It’s been an anniversary month, not just day.”

The video of the interview went viral on social media with fans can’t stop gushing over the couple.

Meanwhile, Kiara is currently gearing up for the release of Game Changer with Ram Charan. Sidharth will next be seen in Yodha, co-starring Disha Patani and Raashii Khanna. 

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