Narendra Modi and India's relationship with the UAE - in pictures


  • Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Modi during talks at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Modi during talks at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • Mr Modi signs a board announcing the introduction of a postage stamp celebrating 150 years since the birth of Mahatma Gandhi, during a reception at Qasr Al Watan. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Mr Modi signs a board announcing the introduction of a postage stamp celebrating 150 years since the birth of Mahatma Gandhi, during a reception at Qasr Al Watan. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • Sheikh Mohamed signs the same board announcing the introduction of the stamp. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Sheikh Mohamed signs the same board announcing the introduction of the stamp. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Modi inspect a guard of honour in the UAE capital. Wam
    Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Modi inspect a guard of honour in the UAE capital. Wam
  • Security forces stand at attention as the national anthem is sung at Qasr Al Watan. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Security forces stand at attention as the national anthem is sung at Qasr Al Watan. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • Mr Modi takes a selfie with Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, left, as they tour the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. AP
    Mr Modi takes a selfie with Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, left, as they tour the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. AP
  • Mr Modi pays for sweets with the new RuPay card during a visit to Emirates Palace.
    Mr Modi pays for sweets with the new RuPay card during a visit to Emirates Palace.
  • Indians queue to hear Mr Modi speak at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Pawan Singh / The National
    Indians queue to hear Mr Modi speak at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The Dubai International Cricket Stadium fills up before the Indian prime minister's arrival. Pawan Singh / The National
    The Dubai International Cricket Stadium fills up before the Indian prime minister's arrival. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Mr Modi speaking at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Pawan Singh / The National
    Mr Modi speaking at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The Indian prime minister waves goodbye to the audience after his speech. Pawan Singh / The National
    The Indian prime minister waves goodbye to the audience after his speech. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Consul General Dr Aman Puri (centre) and guests take part in India’s 73rd Republic Day celebrations at the country's pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    Consul General Dr Aman Puri (centre) and guests take part in India’s 73rd Republic Day celebrations at the country's pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Artists perform cultural dances during the Republic Day celebrations at the Expo site in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    Artists perform cultural dances during the Republic Day celebrations at the Expo site in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Guests take pictures during the Republic Day celebrations at the Expo site. Pawan Singh / The National
    Guests take pictures during the Republic Day celebrations at the Expo site. Pawan Singh / The National