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New UAE Ambassador Presents Credentials, Pledges Stronger India Ties
The UAE has appointed Abdulla Saif Ali Slayem Al Nuaimi as its new ambassador to India.
He formally presented his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu.
This ceremony took place at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
He brought greetings from UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The ambassador said he wants to make cooperation between India and the UAE stronger.
President Murmu said the diplomats’ work could improve ties, trade, and cultural exchanges.
Ambassadors from five other countries also presented their credentials at the ceremony.
Al Nuaimi replaced Abdulnasser Alshaali, who served from 2022 to 2026.
Abdulla Saif Ali Slayem Al Nuaimi presented his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The UAE ambassador conveyed greetings from UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Al Nuaimi pledged to strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership between the United Arab Emirates and India.
President Murmu received credentials from ambassadors and high commissioners representing six countries.
Al Nuaimi assumed charge after presenting copies of his credentials to India’s Ministry of External Affairs in July 2026.
- Who
- UAE Ambassador Abdulla Saif Ali Slayem Al Nuaimi and Indian President Droupadi Murmu.
- What
- Al Nuaimi presented his credentials and pledged to strengthen India-UAE relations.
- Where
- Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, India.
- When
- The ceremony was reported on August 25; Al Nuaimi presented copies of his credentials to India’s Ministry of External Affairs in July 2026.
- Why
- To formally begin the ambassador’s tenure and advance the comprehensive strategic partnership between the UAE and India.
Key facts
- Ambassador
- Abdulla Saif Ali Slayem Al Nuaimi
- Receiving official
- President Droupadi Murmu
- Ceremony location
- Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi
- Key pledge
- Further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership between India and the United Arab Emirates
- Greeting conveyed
- Warm greetings from UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
- Predecessor
- Abdulnasser Alshaali, who served as UAE ambassador from 2022 to 2026
- Other diplomatic representatives
- Ambassadors and high commissioners from Germany, Sweden, South Sudan, Nigeria, and Moldova also presented credentials
Quotes
Rashtrapati Bhavan
The official residence and office of the President of India
“President Droupadi Murmu received credentials from Sitona Abdalla Osman, Ambassador of the Republic of South Sudan; Abdulla Saif Ali Slayem Al Nuaimi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates; Muhammad Saidu Dahiru, High Commissioner of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; and Inga Ionesii, Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova, at Rashtrapati Bhavan.”
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