Dubai’s Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum arrived in New Delhi for a two-day official visit. He was welcomed with a ceremonial guard of honour at Palam Airport and received by Union Minister Suresh Gopi. A cultural performance was also held to mark his arrival.
First Official Visit
This marks the Crown Prince’s first official visit to India in his current capacity. He is visiting at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is accompanied by senior UAE ministers and business leaders.
High-Level Meetings
Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to host a working lunch with the Crown Prince. They will discuss expanded cooperation in trade, defence, and diplomacy. The Crown Prince will also meet External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to discuss regional security and strategic ties.
Business Engagements in Mumbai
Following his Delhi engagements, the Crown Prince will travel to Mumbai for a business roundtable. Indian and Emirati business leaders will explore investment opportunities in infrastructure, fintech, energy, innovation, and sustainability.
India-UAE Relations
India and the UAE have maintained strong diplomatic and economic ties since 1972. Dubai is a central hub for Indian businesses and hosts a large Indian diaspora. Bilateral relations have grown significantly since Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the UAE in 2015.
