Prime Minister Narendra Modi expresses eagerness to be amidst the Indian diaspora, as he looks forward to “being among familiar faces and warm hearts.”
Narendra Modi in UAE Visit LIVE Updates: PM Modi will inaugurate the first-ever Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, the ‘BAPS Mandir’, on Wednesday.
Live updates on Narendra Modi’s visit to the UAE:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to begin his two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates today, February 13. During his visit, he will inaugurate the first-ever Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, the BAPS Mandir, on Wednesday. Additionally, PM Modi will address the Indian diaspora in the city on Tuesday.
During his visit, Modi is scheduled to engage in bilateral meetings with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to explore avenues for enhancing the bilateral strategic partnership. They will also exchange perspectives on various regional and global issues.
Additionally, Modi will meet Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is the Vice President, Prime Minister, and Defense Minister of the UAE. Modi has also been invited to participate as a guest of honour in the World Government Summit 2024 in Dubai, where he will deliver a keynote address.
PM Modi is set to speak to the Indian community in the UAE at a gathering in Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi on February 13. ANI reported that the ‘Ahlan Modi’ event in Abu Dhabi saw an overwhelming response, with over 65,000 registrations. However, due to adverse weather conditions, the event was downsized. Now, around 35,000 to 40,000 people, including performers, are expected to attend.
Modi’s upcoming visit to the UAE marks his seventh since 2015, and it is his third visit in the past eight months, underscoring the robust ties between the leadership of India and the UAE.
Feb 15, 2024, 2:00 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds bilateral meeting
Feb 14, 2024, 12:00 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Doha, Qatar
Feb 14, 2024, 11:00 PM
PM Narendra Modi departs for Qatar after a successful visit to UAE
Feb 14, 2024, 10:00 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates BAPS temple, Abu Dhabi
Feb 14, 2024, 1:00 PM
PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Madagascar President Rajoelina in Dubai
Feb 13, 2024, 8:00 PM
PM Modi at Ahlan Modi – the Indian Community Event
Feb 13, 2024, 4:30 PM
PM Modi’s remarks during a meeting with UAE President HH Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed profound gratitude for the warm welcome and hospitality extended by the UAE government and its esteemed leadership.
Feb 13, 2024, 4:30 PM
PM Narendra Modi arrives in Abu Dhabi for a grand ceremonial welcome
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival in Abu Dhabi for this grand ceremonial event marks a milestone in the annals of bilateral relations, embodying the spirit of friendship, cooperation, and shared aspirations for a prosperous future.
Prime Minister’s departure statement ahead of his visit to UAE and Qatar
I am travelling to the United Arab Emirates on an official visit from February 13–14 and to Qatar from February 14–15. This will be my seventh visit to the UAE and my second visit to Qatar since 2014.
Over the last nine years, our cooperation with the UAE in diverse sectors such as trade and investment, defence and security, food and energy security and education has grown manifold. Our cultural and people-to-people connection is stronger than ever.
I look forward to meeting His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of UAE, in Abu Dhabi and holding wide-ranging discussions on taking forward our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. I hosted His Highness recently in Gujarat, where he was the Chief Guest at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024.
At the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, PM and Defence Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, I will be addressing the gathering of world leaders at the World Government Summit in Dubai on 14 Feb 2024. My discussions with Prime Minister His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid on the margins of the Summit will focus on strengthening our multifaceted ties with Dubai.
During the visit, I will also inaugurate the first Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi. The BAPS temple will be an enduring tribute to the values of harmony, peace and tolerance, which both India and the UAE share.
I will address the members of the Indian Community from the Emirates of the UAE at a special event in Abu Dhabi.
In Qatar, I am looking forward to meeting His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir, under whose leadership Qatar continues to witness tremendous growth and transformation. I am also looking forward to meeting other high dignitaries in Qatar.
India and Qatar enjoy historically close and friendly relations. In recent years, our multifaceted ties have continued to deepen in all spheres including high-level political exchanges, growing trade and investment between two countries, strengthening of our energy partnership, and cooperation in culture and education. The presence of over 800,000 strong Indian communities in Doha is a testament to our strong people-to-people ties.
Feb 13, 2024, 12:10 AM
PM Modi departs for Abu Dhabi and Qatar
This is PM Modi’s seventh visit to the UAE since 2015 and the third in the last eight months. “Eager to meet my brother,” says PM Modi as he embarks on UAE visit
PM Modi on IIT Going International
Feb 13, 2024, 10:10 AM
A glimpse of the BAPS Mandir, the inaugural Hindu temple in the UAE, located in Abu Dhabi, the capital.
PM Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the temple tomorrow.
Feb 13, 2024, 10:05 AM
PM’s agenda for today:
11:30 IST: Departure from New Delhi
16:00 IST: Arrival in Abu Dhabi
16:00–17:30 IST: Engagements with counterparts
20:00 IST: ‘Ahlan Modi’ event
Note: IST (Indian Standard Time) is 1 hour and 30 minutes ahead of UAE time.
Feb 13, 2024, 9:57 AM
‘Anticipating a warm reunion with the UAE’s Indian diaspora,’ tweets PM Modi
Our diaspora stands as a testament to India’s global engagement efforts. Tonight, I eagerly await joining the UAE’s Indian diaspora at the #AhlanModi event! I invite you all to be part of this memorable occasion: PM Modi on X
Feb 13, 2024, 9:55 AM
BAPS Temple Inauguration, a highlight of PM Modi’s UAE visit: Foreign Secretary Kwatra
Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra emphasized on Monday that the inauguration of the BAPS temple holds great significance in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Alongside this event, PM Modi is scheduled to address the Indian community in the UAE at Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi.
He remarked, “The inauguration of the BAPS temple is a pivotal aspect of PM Modi’s UAE visit… Based on current information, we anticipate around 2000–5000 devotees attending the temple inauguration.”
Feb 13, 2024, 9:45 AM
Modi’s UAE Visit LIVE: All you need to know about BAPS Hindu Mandir
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the BAPS Hindu Mandir, the first traditional Hindu stone temple in the Middle East, on February 14 in Abu Dhabi.
Spiritual leader Mahant Swami Maharaj, tasked with overseeing the temple’s inauguration, arrived in Abu Dhabi on Monday.
Upon his arrival at the airport, Mahant Swami Maharaj was warmly received by Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance for the UAE, as per an official press release from BAPS Hindu Mandir.
Feb 13, 2024, 9:40 AM
‘Art from the heart’: Indian children in Abu Dhabi giving final touches to gifts for attendees
More than 100 Indian schoolchildren in Abu Dhabi are diligently painting “tiny treasures” stones, which will serve as special mementos for guests attending the inauguration of the first-ever stone Hindu temple in the UAE’s capital on Wednesday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be inaugurating the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, marking it as the first traditional Hindu stone temple in the UAE.
These children have been actively participating in “stone seva” at the temple site every Sunday for the past three months and are now adding the finishing touches to these precious gifts. For 12-year-old Tithi Patel, stone seva has become a cherished weekend activity, which she enjoys alongside her friends.
Feb 13, 2024, 9:30 AM
Hindu Temple In Abu Dhabi: Transforming India-UAE Ties Through Shared Vision
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the India-UAE relationship has witnessed significant transformations, culminating in the upcoming inauguration of the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi on February 14. Additionally, PM Modi will address the Indian community at the Ahlan Modi event in Sheikh Zayed Stadium on February 13, where major economic deals are expected to be signed.
This visit follows a rare speech by UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the Vibrant Gujarat Summit. Hindustan Times Executive Editor Shishir Gupta delves into the turnaround in India-UAE relations, the significance of PM Modi’s visit, and the anticipated major deals in the latest edition of Point Blank.
The BAPS Hindu Mandir, the largest outside India, stands as a symbol of collaborative efforts between UAE’s President and PM Modi. Despite being located in an Islamic emirate, its intricate design spanning 27 acres reflects the UAE’s tradition of grand structures, evident since PM Modi’s 2015 visit to the mosque named after the UAE president’s father, the second largest globally after Mecca and Medina.
Feb 13, 2024, 9:20 AM
UAE LIVE | ‘Eagerly Awaiting’: Priest at BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi
Ahead of the grand opening of the BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi, priest Aksharvatsal Swami expresses significant anticipation among devotees, noting the arrival of individuals from around the globe.
Speaking to ANI, the priest says, “There is immense excitement surrounding the inauguration event among devotees and Indians. The entire world has been eagerly awaiting this event. Devotees from India, Gulf countries, England, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, France, and even Africa are expected to attend.”
Feb 13, 2024, 9:10 AM
Modi in UAE LIVE: UAE Ambassador to India on Bilateral Ties
Abdulnasser Alshaali, the ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to India, highlights the significance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to the UAE, describing it as “very important” for bilateral relations between the two nations.
Alshaali expresses optimism that the visit will elevate the strategic partnership between India and the UAE to new heights. During the two-day visit starting Tuesday, Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to engage in extensive discussions with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and inaugurate the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi.
Alshaali remarks, “This visit is very important. It is very significant in this (India-UAE) relationship. We are honoured and privileged to have the Prime Minister (Modi) come to the UAE to be our guest at the World Government Summit and to inaugurate the BAPS Mandir. I am sure this will further take the relationship to new heights.”
Feb 13, 2024, 8:50 AM
UAE LIVE: ‘Thanks to PM Modi’s Kindness,’ Sonu Nigam Says After Visit to BAPS Mandir in Abu Dhabi
Singer Sonu Nigam visits the ‘BAPS Mandir’, the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, ahead of its inauguration on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the BAPS temple on February 14.
Speaking to ANI, Sonu Nigam says, “This is unique; I am at a loss for words. I am very fortunate to have had darshan. This happened due to the goodwill of PM Modi.”
Modi in UAE LIVE: BAPS Leader Commends UAE President for Approving First Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi
Ahead of the grand inauguration of the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, Sadhu Brahmaviharidas, who oversees international relations for the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, extends gratitude to UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his exceptional generosity and openness in facilitating the construction of this historic temple.
Feb 13, 2024, 8:30 AM
As preparations for the temple’s inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi are underway, Sadhu Brahmaviharidas highlights the crucial role played by the UAE leaders’ generosity and friendship. He also expresses deep appreciation for the UAE rulers and leaders, as well as the strong bond between Prime Minister Modi and the leaders of the UAE.
Addressing a press conference in Abu Dhabi, he says, “The symbolism is clear, and I don’t hide it. For a ruler like His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to open up space in his heart and allow the construction of the first traditional stone temple in this part of the region, in the history of humanity, I think all of us need to join our hands and applaud the rulers and the leaders of this nation.”
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