HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, has arrived to India on an official visit.
During the visit, he will hold discussions with senior Indian officials.
Those discussions will focus on ways to strengthen the partnership and cooperation between the UAE and India across various vital and developmental sectors.
Who Accompanied HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed to India ?
At the forefront of those welcoming His Highness and the accompanying delegation was the Indian Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Tourism.

His Highness is accompanied on the visit by a high-level delegation that includes:
- HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group
- H.E. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs
- H.E. Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy, Minister of State for International Cooperation
- H.E. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Youth and Sports
- H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy
- H.E. Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs
- H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications
The delegation also includes a number of senior officials and key Emirati economic leaders.
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Meetings
During the official welcoming ceremony, the national anthems of both the UAE and India were played.
His Highness the Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence then reviewed a guard of honor lined up in salute.
During his visit, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum will meet with H.E. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, along with several senior officials.
Discussions will focus on bilateral relations and recent developments in the Comprehensive Economic Partnership between the UAE and India.
In addition to the future of cooperation in key strategic sectors supporting sustainable development in both countries, in a manner that serves the interests of the two friendly peoples.