Crown Prince of Dubai's visit to India to bolster India-UAE ties

ANI April 7, 2025 263 views

Dubai's Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum is set to make his first official visit to India, signaling deepening diplomatic and economic ties. The two-day visit will include high-level meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and key ministers, focusing on strategic cooperation. A crucial business roundtable in Mumbai will explore investment opportunities across traditional and emerging sectors. The visit underscores the strong people-to-people connections, with over 4.3 million Indians residing in the UAE, particularly in Dubai.

"Dubai has long served as a vital hub in India's commercial and cultural exchanges" - Ministry of External Affairs Press Release
New Delhi, April 7: At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will undertake an official visit to India from April 8 to 9, 2025, a press release by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated.

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Crown Prince to meet Modi and discuss bilateral strategic cooperation

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Business roundtable planned in Mumbai to explore investment opportunities

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Highlighting strong India-UAE people-to-people connections

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Expanding bilateral ties across multiple economic sectors

This marks his first official visit to India in his capacity as Crown Prince of Dubai. He will be accompanied by several key Ministers, senior-level government officials, and a prominent delegation of business leaders, reflecting the growing depth of India-UAE partnership and their expanding strategic scope.

On April 8, Prime Minister Modi will host a working lunch in honour of His Highness, providing a platform for high-level discussions on strengthening bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors, stated the press release.

In addition to his engagement with the Prime Minister, the Crown Prince will hold separate meetings with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Following engagements in the capital, Sheik Hamdan will visit Mumbai from April 8 to 9. During his time there, he will participate in a business roundtable involving top Indian and Emirati business leaders.

The roundtable will explore opportunities for increased trade and investment in both traditional sectors such as infrastructure and energy, as well as emerging fields like fintech, innovation, and sustainability.

The interaction is aimed at further accelerating economic cooperation and shaping a forward-looking commercial partnership between the two nations.

Dubai has long served as a vital hub in India's commercial and cultural exchanges with the UAE. The strong people-to-people ties are underpinned by the large Indian diaspora in the Emirates - estimated at 4.3 million - with a significant majority residing in Dubai. The visit is expected to add new momentum to the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and further enhance India's institutional and grassroot-level ties with Dubai.

Formal diplomatic relations between India and the UAE were established in 1972. Since Prime Minister Modi's landmark visit in 2015, the first by an Indian PM in over three decades, bilateral engagement has grown significantly.

The UAE hosts India's largest overseas community, whose contributions are deeply respected and continue to strengthen the enduring bond between the two nations.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
This is such an important visit! The UAE has been a great partner for India, especially in trade and energy sectors. Excited to see what new agreements come out of these meetings. 🇮🇳🤝🇦🇪
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Priya M.
My brother works in Dubai and says the Indian community there is thriving. More partnerships mean more opportunities for our people abroad. Hope they discuss easier visa processes too!
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Arjun S.
While I appreciate the economic focus, I hope they also address labor rights for Indian workers in UAE. The partnership should benefit all levels of society, not just businesses.
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Sunita R.
Fintech and sustainability collaborations sound promising! India has so much innovation potential and Dubai's infrastructure could help scale these solutions globally.
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Vikram J.
The Mumbai business roundtable is where the real action will be. Indian startups could learn so much from Dubai's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Hope they announce some joint incubator programs!
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Neha P.
Cultural exchanges are just as important as trade deals. Would love to see more UAE students coming to study in India and vice versa. Education partnerships next?

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India-UAE Relations Sheikh Hamdan Narendra Modi Dubai Crown Prince Bilateral Trade Strategic Partnership
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