Sheikh Hamdan arrives in Delhi, set to start historic UAE-India partnership

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister of the Cabinet, Minister of Defence, arrived in the friendly Republic of India on an official visit during which discussions are being held with senior officials on ways to strengthen partnership relations and cooperation between the two countries in various vital and development spheres.

He was received by the Minister of Petroleum, Natural Gas, and Tourism, Suressh Gopi.

Sheikh Hamdan receives Guard of Honour at Delhi Airport.

Indian Embassy in the UAE said on X, “A new chapter in UAE-India partnership!

HH @HamdanMohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai and Dy PM & Minister of Defence of the UAE arrives in New Delhi on his first official visit.

“Warmly welcomed with a ceremonial guard of honour at the airport.”

Randhir Jaiswal, Ministry of External Affairs, said on X, “Dubai to Delhi! A significant milestone in UAE-India relations.

“HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown prince of Dubai @HamdanMohammed arrived in New Delhi on his first official visit.”

Sheikh Hamdan greets Sunjay Sudhir, India's ambassador to the UAE, as Minister Gopi and other dignitaries look on.

“Welcomed with a ceremonial Guard of honour & received by MoS @TheSureshGopi at the airport.”

Sheikh Hamdan’s visit to New Delhi embodies a forward-looking approach rooted in innovation, economic openness, and international cooperation—the same vision that has transformed Dubai into a global economic hub known for its diversity and leadership in shaping the future.