After yesterday's dinner diplomacy in Abu Dhabi, hectic schedule awaits Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. Indian Diaspora is eagerly waiting for him in Dubai and vital discussions are also scheduled.<br/><br/>AIR correspondent reports, apart from discussions with the Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is also the Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Mr. Modi will also hold talks with Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. It is expected that besides investment opportunities there will be a discussion on security concerns and repatriation of criminals. At Dubai Cricket Stadium, he will address the Indian diaspora, which forms 30 per cent of the UAE's population.<br/><br/>Mr Narendra Modi had bilateral talks with the President of United Arab Emirates and ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Bin Al Nahyan yesterday. He discussed investment opportunities over high level dinner hosted by Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Managing Director of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. He also visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi and signed in the visitor's book, saying, the mosque will serve to remind generations about the extraordinary vision and leadership of the president of UAE, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan AL Nahyan. Mr. Modi also interacted with Indian workers at the ICAD Residential Labour Camp, which houses thousands of migrant labourers from the Indian subcontinent. Our correspondent spoke to some of the workers who wanted relief from seasonal fluctuations from airfare. On the occasion of Prime Minister's visit, UAE Government decided to allot land for building a temple in Abu Dhabi.
News On AIR | August 17, 2015 8:02 AM
Hectic schedule awaits PM Modi in Abu Dhabi today after yesterday's dinner diplomacy