Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed receives Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Qasr Al Watan, where he was accorded an official reception. Twitter/ Mohamed bin Zayed
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed receives Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Qasr Al Watan, where he was accorded an official reception. Twitter/ Mohamed bin Zayed
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed receives Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Qasr Al Watan, where he was accorded an official reception. Twitter/ Mohamed bin Zayed
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed receives Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Qasr Al Watan, where he was accorded an official reception. Twitter/ Mohamed bin Zayed

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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed shares footage of Narendra Modi's visit to the UAE

The Abu Dhabi Crown Prince posted the video on his Instagram page

The National

August 26, 2019

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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed has offered an inside glimpse at Narendra Modi's two-day visit to the UAE.

The Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces posted a two-minute video on his Instagram page showing the Indian prime minister's arrival at the Presidential Palace and the official welcome he was given.

Mr Modi can be seen meeting dignitaries and is then filmed receiving the Order of Zayed — the highest civilian honour in the UAE.

Earlier, he arrived at the Emirates Palace during the short state visit and became the first person to use Indian payment platform RuPay in the UAE.

He used a card to purchase a box of sweets at a stall in the  luxury hotel.

The new card will work at 100,000 terminals in the UAE, Navdeep Suri, Indian ambassador to the UAE, said.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, presents a Zayed Medal to Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, during a reception at Qasr Al Watan. Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, presents a Zayed Medal to Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, during a reception at Qasr Al Watan. Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Narendra Modi stand for the national anthem during a reception, at Qasr Al Watan. Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Narendra Modi stand for the national anthem during a reception, at Qasr Al Watan. Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Mohamed bin Zayed and Narendra Modi, share a handshake. AFP
Mohamed bin Zayed and Narendra Modi, share a handshake. AFP
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed meets with Narendra Modi at Qasr Al Watan. Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed meets with Narendra Modi at Qasr Al Watan. Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Narendra 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. Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Narendra 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. Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed 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. Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed 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. Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Mohamed bin Zayed receives Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Qasr Al Watan, where he was accorded an official reception. Twitter/ Mohamed bin Zayed
Mohamed bin Zayed receives Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Qasr Al Watan, where he was accorded an official reception. Twitter/ Mohamed bin Zayed
Mohamed bin Zayed holds official talks with Narendra Modi on enhancing strategic ties as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest. Twitter/ Mohamed bin Zayed
Mohamed bin Zayed holds official talks with Narendra Modi on enhancing strategic ties as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest. Twitter/ Mohamed bin Zayed
Mohamed bin Zayed receives Narendra Modi at Qasr Al Watan, where he was accorded an official reception. Twitter/ Mohamed bin Zayed
Mohamed bin Zayed receives Narendra Modi at Qasr Al Watan, where he was accorded an official reception. Twitter/ Mohamed bin Zayed
Mohamed bin Zayed receives Narendra Modi at Qasr Al Watan, where he was accorded an official reception. Courtesy Indian Embassy
Mohamed bin Zayed receives Narendra Modi at Qasr Al Watan, where he was accorded an official reception. Courtesy Indian Embassy
Mohamed bin Zayed receives Narendra Modi at Qasr Al Watan, where he was accorded an official reception. Twitter/ Mohamed bin Zayed
Mohamed bin Zayed receives Narendra Modi at Qasr Al Watan, where he was accorded an official reception. Twitter/ Mohamed bin Zayed
Mohamed bin Zayed receives Narendra Modi at Qasr Al Watan, where he was accorded an official reception. Courtesy Indian Embassy
Mohamed bin Zayed receives Narendra Modi at Qasr Al Watan, where he was accorded an official reception. Courtesy Indian Embassy
Mohamed bin Zayed receives Narendra Modi at Qasr Al Watan, where he was accorded an official reception. Twitter/ Mohamed bin Zayed
Mohamed bin Zayed receives Narendra Modi at Qasr Al Watan, where he was accorded an official reception. Twitter/ Mohamed bin Zayed
Narendra Modi visited Emirates Palace this morning, paying for sweets with the new RuPay card. Courtesy Indian Embassy
Narendra Modi visited Emirates Palace this morning, paying for sweets with the new RuPay card. Courtesy Indian Embassy
Mohamed bin Zayed and Narendra Modi, reviewing honour guard in the UAE capital. AFP
Mohamed bin Zayed and Narendra Modi, reviewing honour guard in the UAE capital. AFP
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