PM Modi in UAE LIVE: PM Modi greets Indian diaspora, will inaugurate Hindu Temple

About 700 local artists will put on a 'cultural extravaganza' for the audience, and 150 Indian community groups from across the nation will be present

FP Staff February 13, 2024 19:39:42 IST
Auto refresh feeds
PM Modi in UAE LIVE: PM Modi greets Indian diaspora, will inaugurate Hindu Temple

Bilateral ties between India and UAE have touched new highs in recent years

LIVE NEWS and UPDATES

Feb 13, 2024 - 19:12 (IST)

PM Modi In UAE LIVE

UK MP excited about 'Ahlan Modi' event

On the ‘Ahlan Modi’ event, Member of Parliament UK, Priti Patel said, “I am here at this great celebration for PM Modi, here in Abu Dhabi. This is a wonderful opportunity, a celebration of our culture here in Abu Dhabi. By being here today, I can share some of this with my friends, and our diaspora community in the UK.”

Feb 13, 2024 - 18:55 (IST)

PM Modi In UAE LIVE

Indian diaspora eagerly await BAPS Mandir inauguration

Chants of "Har Har Modi-Ghar Ghar Modi" filled the air outside the hotel where PM Modi will stay, signaling the excitement of the assembled audience.

The opportunity to meet and snap a photo with Prime Minister Modi was much anticipated by members of the Indian diaspora.

Women showed their passion by singing songs to welcome Prime Minister Modi, which added a charming touch to the occasion. The songs gave the party a more sentimental touch.

In return, Prime Minister Modi took pictures with the happy diaspora, capturing priceless moments of happiness shared by everybody.

Feb 13, 2024 - 18:51 (IST)

PM Modi In UAE LIVE

PM Modi thanks UAE President for BAPS Mandir

The UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was congratulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the BAPS Hindu Temple, which will be dedicated tomorrow. He said the temple is a symbol of his love and respect for India.

Additionally, the two presidents met bilaterally in Abu Dhabi and exchanged memorandums of understanding.

He also expressed gratitude to the President of the United Arab Emirates for accepting his offer to attend the Vibrant Gujarat Summit in January as the Chief Guest.

He claimed that the fact that the two presidents had met five times in the past seven months—a very "rare" occurrence—demonstrates the depth of the connection between India and the United Arab Emirates.

Feb 13, 2024 - 18:47 (IST)

PM Modi In UAE LIVE

PM Modi will speak to Indian diaspora at 'Ahlan Modi' event

An enormous number of people showed up at the Zayed Sports Stadium in Abu Dhabi for the 'Ahlan Modi' event hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. At the occasion, PM Modi will soon give a speech to the Indian diaspora.

Feb 13, 2024 - 18:29 (IST)

PM Modi In UAE LIVE

PM Modi interacts with Indian diaspora at Abu Dhabi hotel

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at a hotel in Abu Dhabi, members of the Indian diaspora were gathered in huge numbers with banners with slogans such as 'Modi-Modi', 'Modi Hai to Mumkin Hai' and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'. The prime minister greeted the Indian diaspora members.

Feb 13, 2024 - 18:25 (IST)

PM Modi In UAE LIVE

PM Modi to attend World Government Summit 2024

Along with meeting Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates, PM Modi will also be attending the World Government Summit 2024, where he will give a special keynote address, address the Indian diaspora in Abu Dhabi, and officially open the country's first Hindu temple.

Feb 13, 2024 - 18:08 (IST)

PM Modi In UAE LIVE

PM Modi welcomed with 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' slogans

Indians living abroad in Abu Dhabi are excitedly anticipating PM Modi's speech at the 'Ahlan Modi' function later today. At the Zayed City sports stadium, where the event is scheduled to take place, the diaspora has assembled and sang "Ahlan Modi" and "Bharat Mata Ki Jai."

Around 4 p.m. IST, PM Modi landed in Abu Dhabi and was met with a thunderous welcome.

Feb 13, 2024 - 17:49 (IST)

PM Modi In UAE LIVE

'It feels like home: PM Modi tells UAE President

During his conversation with United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he always feels at home in the nation.

The prime minister of India also congratulated the president of the United Arab Emirates on his visit, stating that it elevated the "vibrant Gujarat" initiative to new heights.

Feb 13, 2024 - 17:44 (IST)

PM Modi In UAE LIVE

PM Modi, UAE President launch UPI RuPay card in Abu Dhabi

The UPI RuPay card service was launched in Abu Dhabi by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Feb 13, 2024 - 17:42 (IST)

PM Modi In UAE LIVE

PM Modi thanks UAE President for BAPS Temple

On February 14, PM Modi is scheduled to dedicate the renowned BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi.

"The construction of BAPS (Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha) temple here would not have been possible without your support...," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said during the meeting with UAE President.

Load More

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the “Ahlan Modi” function in Abu Dhabi. At the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi, 65,000 people have registered to attend what may be one of the largest diaspora events ever.

About 700 local artists will put on a “cultural extravaganza” for the audience, and 150 Indian community groups from across the nation will be present.

The event honors “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,” an Indian philosophy that promotes interconnectedness among all people.

In addition to holding talks with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, where the two leaders will discuss ways to further expand and strengthen their strategic partnership, PM Modi will also inaugurate the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Mandit.

PM Modi’s visit is deemed “very important” for the bilateral ties between the UAE and India, according to UAE Ambassador to India Abdulnasser Alshaali on Monday.

Join our Whatsapp channel to get the latest global news updates

Published on: February 13, 2024 17:37:02 IST

TAGS: