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Highlights: "The Way He Takes Care...": PM's Big Praise For UAE President In 'Ahlan Modi' Event

PM Modi in UAE Highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the iconic BAPS Hindu Mandir, which is the first-ever Hindu temple in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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PM Modi will also address the Indian community at an event in Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi.

New Delhi:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today embarked his two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with a focus on boosting cooperation in various sectors, including energy, ports, fintech, digital infrastructure, railways, and investment flows. 

PM Modi addressed the Indian community at the grand 'Ahlan Modi' event held in Abu Dhabi. He praised UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed and thanked the people present at the event for the rousing welcome. 

Earlier in the day, PM Modi held discussions with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on taking forward Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will go to Doha in Qatar after his visit to the UAE ends.

Ahead of his departure, the prime minister took to social media platform X and said he is looking forward to meeting with his "brother" the President of UAE with whom he shares a good rapport.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the iconic BAPS Hindu Mandir, which is the first-ever Hindu temple in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Apart from inaugurating the temple, PM Modi will also address the Indian community at an event in Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi.

Here are the highlights on PM Modi's UAE visit:

Feb 13, 2024 21:19 (IST)
PM Modi In UAE Live:
Watch | PM Modi speaks a few sentences in Arabic to highlight how many words spoken in India have links to the language.

Feb 13, 2024 21:17 (IST)
PM Modi In UAE Live:
PM Modi ends speech at 'Ahlan Modi' event with "Bharat mata ki jai" chants. 
Feb 13, 2024 21:16 (IST)
PM Modi In UAE Live:
"UPI services will start in UAE soon and this will facilitate seamless payment transaction and you can send money to your family without any hassle. I'm confident that India and UAE will strengthen the world's trust on us. You know we organised a successful G20 summit and UAE was invited as a partner. India's voice is heard at every platform in the world and whenever there's a crisis a call is made to India as well for help. In the last 10 years, you have seen, we have helped Indians abroad whenever they were stuck in a crisis Like Ukraine, Sudan," said PM at 'Ahlan Modi' event.

Feb 13, 2024 21:12 (IST)
PM Modi In UAE Live:
"I believe in the potential of India. Modi in his 3rd term has promised to make India the 3rd largest economy of the world. Modi ki guarantee means guarantee pura hone ki guarantee...Those who went to India recently can see that the country is changing rapidly.," said PM at 'Ahlan Modi' event.
Feb 13, 2024 21:07 (IST)
PM Modi In UAE Live:
"Today, the goal of every Indian is to make India a developed country by 2047. The country in the world whose economy is growing at a rapid pace? It's our Bharat. World's largest milk producer is our Bharat. Which country in the world is the 2nd largest manufacturer? Our Bharat.   Which country in the world reached the Mars in first attempt? Our Bharat. Which country in the world is reached the south pole of moon? Our Bharat....

India's achievements are every Indians achievements," said PM at 'Ahlan Modi' event.
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Feb 13, 2024 20:59 (IST)
PM Modi In UAE Live:
"When I proposed setting up a temple, he didn't hesitate and said yes to it. I want to congratulate the first UAE astronaut who spent 6 months at the International Space Station...

Our bond is of talent, innovation, culture. In the past few years, we have given a boost to our ties. I want to tell my friends from Emirates" said PM at 'Ahlan Modi' event.
Feb 13, 2024 20:57 (IST)
PM Modi In UAE Live:
"The way President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed takes care of you in UAE and the way he cares about your interests, it's rare to see that and that's why people are here to thank him for that. I'm privileged that UAE honoured me with their highest civilian award, this is an honour dedicated for every one of you. Whenever I meet my brother, UAE president, he praises you and your contribution to UAE's development.  During Covid, I said we're bringing Indians back, he asked me not to worry," said PM at 'Ahlan Modi' event.
Feb 13, 2024 20:49 (IST)
PM Modi In UAE Live:
"It was the first visit of an Indian PM in three decades to UAE in 2015. The world of diplomacy was new to me. Then Crown Prince and current President came to pick me up at the airport. The warmth and glitter in the eyes of people is something I can't forget. The first visit made me feel like I've come to the house a person whom I'm close to. 

Brother Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed even today came to receive me at the airport, the oneness and warmth was the same and this makes him unique. I'm very honoured to welcome him 4 times in India," said PM Modi while addresing Indian community at 'Ahland Modi' event. 
Feb 13, 2024 20:41 (IST)
PM Modi In UAE Live: "Long Live Bharat-UAE Friendship"
"You have created history in Abu Dhabi today, you have come from all corners of UAE and fromm different  states of India, but everyone's heart is connected. In this historic stadium, every heartbeat is saying Bharat-UAE dosti Zindabad," says PM Modi in UAE.
Feb 13, 2024 20:36 (IST)
PM Modi In UAE Live:
PM To address Indian community at 'Ahlan Modi' event amid "Modi Modi" chants
Feb 13, 2024 20:23 (IST)
India Signs MoU To Interlink UPI With UAE's Instant Payment Platform AANI: News Agency ANI
Multiple memoranda of understanding, including an MoU on interlinking of the instant payment platforms - UPI and UAE's AANI, were exchanged between India and the United Arab Emirates in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

This will facilitate seamless cross-border transactions between the two countries.

Feb 13, 2024 20:21 (IST)
PM Modi In UAE Live:
Watch Live: PM Modi's Grand Event In UAE, Thousands Of Indians Present
Feb 13, 2024 20:15 (IST)
PM Modi In UAE Live Updates:
PM Reaches For "Ahlan Modi" Event At Abu Dhabi's Zayed Sports City Stadium
Feb 13, 2024 19:56 (IST)
"Incredibly Honoured By The Warm Welcome From Indian Community": PM Modi
Feb 13, 2024 19:50 (IST)
"I've Come Here From Dubai To Meet PM Modi": Ahlan Modi Event To Begin Soon In Abu Dhabi
Feb 13, 2024 18:39 (IST)
Watch: Prime Minister Modi Greets Members Of Indian Community In Abu Dhabi
Feb 13, 2024 18:02 (IST)
"I Will Dance In Wheelchair": Woman At PM Modi Event In Abu Dhabi

She is in a wheelchair but says that she doesn't care and intends to enjoy herself. The elderly woman has travelled from Dubai to be a part of 'Ahlan Modi' (Hello, Modi) event in Abu Dhabi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome as he arrived in Abu Dhabi today. The Prime Minister was welcomed by UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The two leaders shook hands and hugged each other.

"My motivation is love for my country because I love Bharat. From 48 years I am here then also dil is Hindustani. So knee surgery and all is khali vali (not important) and I don't care," the woman in wheelchair told NDTV when asked about her motivation.

"From two days I was thinking what to wear... See my nails, my rings, my bindi, my scarf, everything, total Hindustani," she added underscoring her point
Feb 13, 2024 18:01 (IST)
Watch: Indians Chant 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' As PM Arrives In Abu Dhabi Hotel
Feb 13, 2024 17:28 (IST)
Watch: Final Preparations Underway For Cultural Performances At 'Ahlan Modi' Event

Feb 13, 2024 17:20 (IST)



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