Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Modi, UAE Crown Prince Seek Deeper Ties Across Key Sectors
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Sheikh Khaled, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.
They discussed how India and the United Arab Emirates can work more closely.
Their plans include defence, artificial intelligence, space, energy and food security.
They also discussed better transport and trade connections between India, the Middle East and Europe.
A UAE company announced an $11.5 billion aluminium project in Odisha.
The leaders talked about attracting more investment between the two countries.
Modi said a strong India-UAE relationship could support peace and stability in West Asia.
The meeting happened while India was preparing to host the BRICS Summit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed expanding India-UAE cooperation.
The talks covered defence, artificial intelligence, space, critical minerals, energy, food security and connectivity.
The UAE’s International Holding Company announced an $11.5 billion integrated aluminium project in Odisha.
The leaders explored investment through L’Imad and cooperation in nuclear energy, technology and innovation.
The meeting took place as India prepares to host the BRICS Summit on September 12-13 under its 2026 chairmanship.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.
- What
- They discussed deepening the India-UAE strategic partnership across defence, AI, space, energy, investment and connectivity.
- When
- The meeting took place during India’s 2026 BRICS chairmanship, ahead of the September 12-13 summit.
- Where
- The meeting’s location was not specified in the article.
- Why
- The leaders sought to expand economic and strategic cooperation and reinforce regional stability amid uncertainty in West Asia.
- Aluminium investment
- The UAE’s International Holding Company announced an $11.5 billion integrated greenfield aluminium project in Odisha.
- Cooperation areas
- Defence, AI, space, critical minerals, energy, food security and connectivity.
- Economic corridor
- The leaders discussed investment, strategic energy infrastructure and IMEC connectivity.
- Additional investment platform
- They discussed the potential role of L’Imad, the UAE’s newest sovereign investment fund.
- Other sectors
- Nuclear energy, technology and innovation were also discussed.
- BRICS summit
- India is hosting the summit on September 12-13 under its 2026 chairmanship.
- Summit theme
- Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.