Thriving relationship between the UAE and India – in pictures


  • The Founding Father, Sheikh Zayed, during a visit to the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, in 1975. Photo: National Archives
    The Founding Father, Sheikh Zayed, during a visit to the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, in 1975. Photo: National Archives
  • A gulf rupee, the currency of the Gulf until the mid 1960s. Amy Leang / The National
    A gulf rupee, the currency of the Gulf until the mid 1960s. Amy Leang / The National
  • People visit the Joyalukkas Jewellery shop in Bur Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    People visit the Joyalukkas Jewellery shop in Bur Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Dr Zulekha Daud, chairwoman of the Zulekha Healthcare Group. Reem Mohammed / The National
    Dr Zulekha Daud, chairwoman of the Zulekha Healthcare Group. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • Sunny Varkey, founder and chairman of GEMS Education. Philip Cheung / Abu Dhabi Media Company
    Sunny Varkey, founder and chairman of GEMS Education. Philip Cheung / Abu Dhabi Media Company
  • Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, at the unveiling of the Abu Dhabi Hindu temple model in 2018. Photo: BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha
    Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, at the unveiling of the Abu Dhabi Hindu temple model in 2018. Photo: BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha
  • Pooja Singh, Nilam ghorpade and Monika Sharma during Diwali celebrations at the India pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa/The National
    Pooja Singh, Nilam ghorpade and Monika Sharma during Diwali celebrations at the India pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa/The National