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The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
FS Misri meets UAE Minister to review 'growing' bilateral partnership
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met the UAE Minister of State for international cooperation to review the "expanding" bilateral partnership and discuss future areas of collaboration. In an X post, the Indian embassy in UAE said that Mr. Misri held a meeting with the UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al Hashimy on Monday (June 9, 2025). The two met for the "Mid-Year Review of the growing and expanding India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership." "They took stock of the bilateral ties and discussed future partnerships," the post said. Earlier in the day, Mr. Misri held separate meetings with the UAE's Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan and Defence Affairs Chairman Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi.
Times of Oman
09-04-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
India, UAE make key announcements to strengthen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
New Delhi: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum here on Tuesday with the two leaders discussing ways for stronger collaboration and boosting ties in a wide range of areas including trade and defence. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, who is also Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of UAE, reached Delhi on Tuesday for a two-day visit to the country. He later travelled to Mumbai and the two countries made a series of announcements including setting up of the campus of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad in Dubai, setting up of the first overseas campus of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade at the India Pavilion in Expo City Dubai and commencement of construction work of Bharat Mart and the launch of a 3-D rendering of the Bharat Mart complex. The announcements also include the grant of land for the UAE-India Friendship Hospital in Dubai, the development of ship-repair clusters at Kochi and Vadinar and the opening of an India Office of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. The first MBA programme at the campus of IIM Ahmedabad in Dubai will begin in September 2025. This is his first official visit to India as the Crown Prince of Dubai. He is accompanied by several ministers, senior government officials and a high-level business delegation. "Glad to meet HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai. Dubai has played a key role in advancing the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. This special visit reaffirms our deep-rooted friendship and paves the way for even stronger collaboration in the future," PM Modi said in a post on X. The Dubai Crown Prince said that UAE-India ties are driven by a shared vision to create a future full of opportunity, innovation, and lasting prosperity. "It was a pleasure meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi today in New Delhi. Our conversations reaffirmed the strength of UAE-India ties which is built on trust, shaped by history, and driven by a shared vision to create a future full of opportunity, innovation, and lasting prosperity," he said in a post on X. The visiting leader was accorded a ceremonial guard of honour earlier in the day. He was welcomed at the airport by Union Minister of State for Tourism and Petroleum and Natural Gas, Suresh Gopi. PM Modi hosted a working lunch for the Crown Prince at his residence in Lok Kalyan Marg. He conveyed his warm regards to the President of UAE Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. PM also conveyed his good wishes to the new-born daughter of the Crown Prince Hind bint Hamdan. The Crown Prince presented to Prime Minister a replica of his grandfather Sheikh Rashid's bisht (traditional embroidered cloak worn over the Qandura by Arab men), symbolising the historic and generational political friendship between the two countries. Both leaders also discussed avenues to strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the UAE and strong cultural and people-to-people ties between India and Dubai. The Crown Prince met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. They discussed ways to further strengthen the strategic defence and security partnership between the two countries in line with the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The Crown Prince held a meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. EAM highlighted the tremendous deepening and widening of the relationship across sectors between the two countries in recent years. The Crown Prince presented an original newspaper coverage of the successful effort of his father, the Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in saving passengers on board Indian Airlines Flight 421 in August 1984. The Crown Prince also met Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal during the high-level business meeting in Mumbai. They discussed the contribution of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in the rapid growth of bilateral trade. Goyal welcomed the signing of milestone MoUs and announcements made at the business event and expressed hope that these will further strengthen bilateral economic engagement and take it to unprecedented heights. In particular, the progress on the Virtual Trade Corridor (VTC), and its contribution in facilitating bilateral trade as well as, as a building block of IMEEC, was acknowledged. The establishment of the first ever overseas campus of the IIM-Ahmedabad and IIFT in Dubai further will strengthen the educational cooperation between the two countries and positions Dubai and the UAE as a key regional and global destination for eminent Indian educational institutions. This follows the inauguration of the first ever campus of the IIT in the Middle East in Abu Dhabi last year. These initiatives will benefit the 4.3 million strong Indian diaspora living in the UAE and around 9 million Indian diaspora in the Gulf Region. The announcements regarding Bharat Mart and Virtual Trade Corridor (VTC) and the MAITRI interface (to support VTC) reaffirm the importance India attaches to its trade and commercial relationship with UAE, which has grown manifold in recent years following the entry into force of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), MEA said in a release. Work on VTC also re-affirms India's commitment to IMEEC. Bilateral trade, which is expected to cross US$ 97 billion, will receive further impetus through these initiatives and will help achieve the non-oil trade target of US$ 100 billion, the release said. India has been a prominent overseas destination for quality healthcare seekers from the UAE. Generations of Emiratis, including those belonging to the ruling families, have benefited from India's health and wellness ecosystem. As a reciprocal gesture towards this contribution, the Dubai government has announced the allocation of a plot of land for the establishment of a 100-bed "India-UAE Friendship Hospital" in Dubai, focused on affordable healthcare to the blue-collar Indian diaspora in the UAE. It is also a recognition of the contribution of millions of Indians to the development and growth of Dubai. Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) and Drydocks World (DDW), a DP World Company, signed an MOU to enable development of ship repair clusters, at Kochi, Kerala and Vadinar, Gujarat synergising their mutual strengths. "This is expected to bring global best practices to the ship repair ecosystem in the country and add significant capacities. The MOU also provides for cooperation in potential offshore fabrication opportunities engaging other entities like major ports," the release said. The setting up of India Office of Dubai Chamber of Commerce is a testament to the strong investment partnership between the two countries, the release said. Indian companies are one of the top investors in Dubai's tourism, hospitality, healthcare, retail, education and entertainment sectors. They continue to top the list of new non-UAE companies registered with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce every year and account for 30-40 per cent of companies registered in Dubai, including the Free Zones.
The National
09-04-2025
- Business
- The National
'Special visit': Sheikh Hamdan and Indian PM Narendra Modi hail strong ties at New Delhi talks
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, held high-level talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday as part of an official visit. Sheikh Hamdan hailed the robust ties between the UAE and India and said the nations shared a vision for the future focused on 'opportunity and innovation'. It is his first official visit to India and his most high-profile overseas engagement since being appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence in July. 'It was a pleasure meeting the Prime Minister Narendra Modi today in New Delhi,' Sheikh Hamdan wrote on X. 'Our conversations reaffirmed the strength of UAE–India ties which is built on trust, shaped by history and driven by a shared vision to create a future full of opportunity, innovation and lasting prosperity.' During the discussions, Sheikh Hamdan spoke of the UAE's pride in its relationship with India and expressed confidence that the countries would forge even closer links in key areas such as trade, tourism, food security, artificial intelligence and space. He acknowledged the valuable contribution made by the UAE's large Indian community and highlighted efforts to make the Emirates a leading destination for business and investment. Mr Modi said Sheikh Hamdan's visit would support joint efforts to advance bilateral co-operation. 'Dubai has played a key role in advancing the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership,' Mr Modi posted on X. 'This special visit reaffirms our deep-rooted friendship and paves the way for even stronger collaboration in the future.' Sheikh Hamdan and Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India's Minister of External Affairs, later explored ways to bolster the strategic partnership at a meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. The Minister of Defence also met Rajnath Singh, who serves as Defence Minister of India, on the opening day of the trip. The two men reviewed opportunities to enhance defence and military partnerships in discussions held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Defence. Mr Singh said India and the Emirates would continue to work in tandem in support of a wider push for peace. "In the coming years, we are eager to work closely in areas such as defence cooperation, co-production and co-development projects, innovation and technology," Mr Singh wrote on social media following the talks. "Both India and the UAE are committed to work towards peace and prosperity in the region." Sheikh Hamdan and his delegation had been welcomed by a ceremonial guard of honour at Indira Gandhi International Airport by Suresh Gopi, India's Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Tourism. 'The visit underscores the UAE leadership's commitment to building strategic alliances with key international partners to foster growth, drive innovation, and promote collaboration across vital sectors,' state news agency Wam said on Tuesday. The UAE and India enjoy a friendship dating back to the formation of the Emirates, a bond that has grown significantly over the years. More than four million Indians live in the Emirates – the largest contingent of foreign residents – while a host of business leaders from India have set up companies in the UAE. The countries have sought to strengthen links in fields including the economy, education and culture. The value of non-oil trade between India and the UAE reached $54.2 billion in 2023, according to figures shared by Dubai Media Office. In Dubai alone, non-oil trade with India surged from $36.7 billion in 2019 to $45.4 billion in 2023. More than 16,000 Indian companies joined the Dubai Chamber of Commerce last year, taking the total number beyond 70,000. It is the latest official trip by the UAE's leadership to India to explore bolstering bilateral ties. President Sheikh Mohamed visited in January last year to attend a three-day global business summit. He also held high-level talks with Mr Modi. Last September, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, also held talks with Mr Modi on an official visit. Sheikh Hamdan's delegation includes Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed, president of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, chairman of Dubai Airports, and chairman and chief executive of Emirates airline, Mohammed Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Co-operation, Abdulla bin Touq, Minister of Economy, and Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade. The delegation also includes senior officials and leaders representing economic sectors.
Daily Tribune
09-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
India, UAE Eye Stronger Defence and Tech Cooperation During High-Level Talks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today welcomed the Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, in New Delhi, reaffirming the enduring friendship and robust partnership between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In a post shared on social media following the meeting, Prime Minister Modi praised Dubai's vital role in advancing the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. He described the visit as "special" and noted that it reinforces the "deep-rooted friendship" between the two nations while paving the way for even greater collaboration in the future. Sheikh Hamdan, who also serves as the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, arrived in the Indian capital earlier today. He was received at the airport by Minister of State Suresh Gopi. This marks his first official visit to India since assuming the role of Crown Prince. During his visit, Sheikh Hamdan also held discussions with External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Dr Jaishankar shared his appreciation for the Crown Prince's positive outlook on the expanding cooperation and strong bilateral ties between India and the UAE. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described the meeting as "productive" in a statement posted on social media. He underscored the importance of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with the UAE and expressed India's readiness to deepen cooperation in key areas such as defence collaboration, joint production and development initiatives, innovation, and advanced technology. He further emphasized the shared vision of India and the UAE in working together to ensure peace and prosperity across the region.
Emirates Woman
08-04-2025
- Business
- Emirates Woman
In pics: Sheikh Hamdan pays his first official visit to India
News by Sarah Joseph 30 seconds ago In a defining moment for regional diplomacy and global collaboration, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai touched down in New Delhi, India for his first official visit to India on April 8, 2025. Upon arrival in New Delhi, he was welcomed by Suresh Gopi, India's Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Tourism. The Crown Prince, known not only for his visionary leadership was received with ceremonial warmth by India's Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Tourism, Suresh Gopi. His arrival marked the beginning of a visit designed to reinforce the ever-deepening relationship between the UAE and India—two nations linked by shared values, economic ambition, and cultural resonance. HH Sheikh Hamdan's engagement with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was a moment of synergy. The two leaders explored the evolving dynamics of the UAE-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with both emphasizing innovation, opportunity, and prosperity as pillars of the future. Prime Minister Modi lauded Dubai's pivotal role in shaping a forward-thinking bilateral vision, recognising the Emirate's influence on global connectivity and commerce. During his visit, Sheikh Hamdan engaged in discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The leaders emphasized the robust ties between the UAE and India, highlighting their mutual commitment to fostering a future rich in opportunity, innovation, and prosperity. Prime Minister Modi acknowledged Dubai's pivotal role in enhancing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations. In addition to meeting with Prime Minister Modi, Sheikh Hamdan held talks with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, focusing on strengthening defense cooperation, including potential co-production and co-development projects. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also met with the Crown Prince, underscoring the broad spectrum of collaboration between the UAE and India. Fazza even shared a post on his Instagram to his 16.9 million followers with the caption, 'Dubai has played a key role in advancing the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.' Adding, 'This special visit reaffirms our deep-rooted friendship and paves the way for even stronger collaboration in the future.' True to his dynamic essence, Sheikh Hamdan continues to embody modern leadership—effortlessly balancing heritage with global reach. – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram Images: Instagram & Feature Image: Faz3
