#AhlanModi: 65 thousands Indians Register themselves for the event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi  is on his official visit to United Arab Emirates (PM Modi in UAE) from 13 to 14 February.  The enthusiasm of the NRIs is tremendous.

In a reflecting of the PM Modi’s popularity and affection, more than 65 thousand people have registered to attend the Ahlan Modi program.

Due to high numbers, the organizers had to close registration last week itself.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on his official visit to UAE from 13 to 14 February. Here, he will meet with President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to further advance the comprehensive strategic partnership with Dubai.

Apart from this, PM Modi will also address the Indian community in a community program in Abu Dhabi.

In view of this occasion, the Indian community living in Dubai is waiting for the grand event of ‘Ahlan Modi i.e. Namaste Modi’.

Due to high numbers, the organizers had to close registration last week itself.  Let us tell you that about 35 lakh Indian expatriate community lives in UAE which is about 35 percent of the country’s population.

Highlights of the event include an exhibition of over 700 cultural artists.  This event will see active participation of more than 150 Indian community groups.

During the visit, Prime Minister Modi will also inaugurate UAE’s historic BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Abu Dhabi on February 14, marking a significant moment for the city’s Hindu community. Public access begins March 1st.

Sharing his excitement on his social media, PM Modi stated, “We are very proud of our diaspora and their efforts to deepen India’s engagement with the world. This evening, I look forward to being among UAE’s Indian diaspora at the #AhlanModi program! Do join this memorable occasion.”

“Well, symbolism is clear, and I don’t hide it. For a ruler, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to have space in his heart to allow the first traditional stone temple in this part of the region in the history of humanity, I think all of us need to join our hands and applaud the rulers and the leaders of this nation,” he said addressing a press conference in Abu Dhabi.

He added that this friendship, rooted in trust, transparency, and truth, has been instrumental in bringing this architectural marvel to life.

“So, the BAPS Hindu Mandir has been built because of the generosity of the rulers. And I also say because of the friendship that our honourable Prime Minister has been able to generate with the rulers, the leaders, through the trade, through the great events that have happened. It’s because of trust, transparency, and truth that this entire Mandir has been made,” he said.

During the visit, PM Modi will hold bilateral meetings with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The two leaders will discuss ways to further deepen, expand and strengthen the strategic partnership between the countries and Will exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual interest.

The Prime Minister will also participate as the guest of honor at the World Government Summit 2024 to be held in Dubai. Here, he will also give a special keynote address.

Speaking to a news agency Jitendra Vaidya, President of the Indian People Forum and leader of the Ahlan Modi initiative, expressed his happiness and anticipation for the event.

He said, ‘I can say this with a guarantee that whenever people remember any public event of PM Modi outside the country, ‘Ahlan Modi’ will be remembered as a historic event.  The program here will start at around 12 noon (local time).

Gaurav Verma, a representative from Abu Dhabi, is going to set up shop at the venue.  Speaking to media platform, Gaurav Verma said, ‘We are very excited waiting for PM Modi’s arrival.  We are expecting a full house.  Our stall is pure vegetarian.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is starting his tour of the two most important countries of the Gulf, UAE and Qatar.

This is PM Modi’s seventh visit to UAE.  After this PM Modi will visit Qatar.  Qatar has released the former marines of India and immediately after this, PM Modi’s visit is being considered very important.

Earlier, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of the most important country of the Gulf, Saudi Arabia, had come on a state visit to India during the G-20 meeting.

 Experts are linking the increasing competition among Gulf countries for friendship with India to the growing power of India.

While talking to a media colleague, West Asian affairs expert Qamar Aga said that one of the biggest reasons for the increasing interest of Gulf countries in India is Indians.

About 75 lakh Indians work in the Gulf countries and every year about $40 billion of foreign exchange comes to India from here.  Apart from this, India’s trade with Gulf countries has reached 150 billion dollars which is continuously increasing.

 A large section of these does business in Gulf countries.  The businesses of these Indians are quite big.  These people had demanded to build a temple in UAE for a long time.

This has now been completed by UAE.  Apart from this, there has been a very good relationship between India and the Gulf countries for thousands of years ago.