Hindu Temple In Abu Dhabi: How PM Modi, MBZ Turned Around India-UAE Ties

The India-UAE relationship has undergone a major transformation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Now, PM Modi is set to inaugurate the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi on February 14. He will also address the Indian community event, Ahlan Modi at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in UAE on February 13. Several economic deals are also expected to be signed during the Prime Minister’s visit. This comes after President of the United Arab Emirates Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, earlier, made a rare speech at the Vibrant Gujarat Summit. So, how did India turn around its relationship with the UAE? What are the major deals likely to be signed during PM Modi’s UAE visit? Why is the relationship between India and the UAE extremely significant? Hindustan Times Executive Editor Shishir Gupta sheds light on these issues in the latest edition of Point Blank.