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Dubai’s Crown Prince HH Sheikh Hamdan Arrives In India For 1st Official Visit

Dubai’s Crown Prince lands in Delhi, will head to Mumbai tomorrow.

by Deeplata Garde
Dubai’s Crown Prince HH Sheikh Hamdan Arrives In India For 1st Official Visit

India just rolled out the red carpet, and no, not for a Bollywood premiere. Dubai’s Crown Prince HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum landed in New Delhi, India, on April 8 for a two-day official visit that blends diplomacy, business, and good old-fashioned charm. It’s his first official trip to India, and let’s just say, he’s making one heck of a first impression. With handshakes, salutes, and the unmistakable hum of high-level talks, this visit isn’t just about formalities. It’s about fuelling a friendship that’s already burning bright between the UAE and India.

Day One Of Sheikh Hamdan’s India Visit: Greetings, Meetings With Dr. S Jaishankar In Delhi

HH Sheikh Hamdan touched down in New Delhi and was met with warmth, style, and a protocol-heavy welcome by India’s Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Tourism, Suresh Gopi. The two exchanged respectful pleasantries before Sheikh Hamdan walked down a red carpet, flanked by officials in crisp suits and sharper salutes.

Then came the real work. The Crown Prince dived straight into discussions with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Topics revolved around deeper cooperation, security, trade, and how both nations can supercharge their strategic partnership.

For anyone following the blossoming relationship between the UAE and India, this visit signals that the talks are going beyond headlines and into action.

Day Two: Mumbai Gets A Royal Wake-Up Call With Dubai’s Crown Prince

After wrapping up the capital leg, Sheikh Hamdan headed west to Mumbai on April 9 for another set of business talks. 

The Crown Prince joined a high-profile roundtable with top business leaders from both countries. We’re talking about power players discussing investments, innovation, and opportunities that might just define the next decade of Indo-UAE relations.

With Mumbai’s financial energy and Dubai’s business brilliance in one room, you could practically hear the deals being dreamt up. Think fintech, trade routes, tourism, and everything in between. When two economic powerhouses link arms like this, the ripple effect hits everyone—from startups to skyscrapers.

What’s The Bigger Picture?

Let’s be clear—this isn’t just a symbolic royal tour. HH Sheikh Hamdan’s visit is part of a wider story. One where the UAE and India are growing not just as friends but as partners with a shared vision. A vision powered by mutual trust, economic goals, and people-to-people connections.

In January 2024, India rolled out a similarly warm welcome for UAE President HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit. Now, with HH Sheikh Hamdan’s visit, the momentum continues and accelerates.

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As India and the UAE continue dancing to the same rhythm of progress, one thing’s clear: this royal visit isn’t the end of the story; it’s just the start of a thrilling new chapter. And we’re here for every headline.

Cover Image Courtesy: Randhir Jaiswal/X

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First Published: April 08, 2025 2:09 PM