Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum will lead a senior UAE delegation on an official visit to India beginning Tuesday, April 8, 2025, aiming to strengthen bilateral engagement and advance partnerships across key strategic industries. The Sheikh Hamdan India visit marks a significant step in deepening UAE–India relations at the highest level.
High-Level Talks with Indian Leadership
Sheikh Hamdan will hold discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior Indian ministers in his capacity as Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai.
The talks will focus on stimulating joint activities across economy, trade, aviation, technology, sports, and artificial intelligence, along with other areas of mutual strategic interest. The UAE reaffirms through this visit its commitment to strengthening partnerships that drive developmental growth, innovation, and regional peace and security.
Senior UAE Officials in the Delegation
The official UAE delegation accompanying Sheikh Hamdan includes:
- Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum — President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Emirates Airline & Group - Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi — Minister of Cabinet Affairs - Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy — Minister of State for International Cooperation - Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi — Minister of Sports - Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri — Minister of Economy - Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi — Minister of State for Foreign Trade - Omar bin Sultan Al Olama — Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications
UAE–India Strategic Ties: A Growing Partnership
The visit underscores how the UAE views India — its largest trading partner — as a cornerstone of its global strategic alliances. The two countries have been deepening collaboration across renewable energy, fintech, space programs, and logistics, building on the landmark 2022 Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
New agreements and joint initiatives are expected to emerge from this official trip, further reinforcing UAE–India cooperation as a vital pillar of interregional and international partnership.
