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<p>The private sector firms have been appealed by the authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to take ‘necessary measures’ in the wake of heavy rain and inclement weather, as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for a two-day visit to the country which will begin on Tuesday (Jan 13). The UAE government also scaled down the ‘Ahlan Modi’ (Hello Modi) event, reducing its&nbsp;strength from 80,000 to 35,000.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), in a post on X, also appealed to the companies to look after their workers'&nbsp;health and safety.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“Necessary measures need to be taken by companies to ensure outdoor work, if necessary to resume, complies with the occupational health and safety requirements, Companies must also ensure the health and safety of workers commuting to and from outdoor work locations,” said the ministry in its statement released on the social media platform.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-to-inaugurate-first-hindu-temple-in-abu-dhabi-check-full-schedule-details-689738">PM Modi to inaugurate first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi | Check full schedule, details</a></p>

<p>The Emirates Schools Establishment announced that additionally, the schools will continue to hold online classes and distance learning due to the weather.</p>

<h2>How ‘Ahlan Modi’ event has been affected by rains?&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The ‘Ahlan Modi’ (Hello Modi) event, which will be addressed by the prime minister later in the day, has been scaled down due to bad weather and the officials have been forced to reduce participation strength from 80,000 to 35,000, as reported by PTI.</p>

<p>“Preparations for one of the biggest diaspora events of Prime Minister Modi at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi were going fine, but the participation was reduced because of the weather,” said community leader Sajeev Purushothaman, while speaking to PTI.</p>

<p>The officials have received around 60,000 registrations for the interaction. However, now 35,000 to 40,000 people, which include those who will present cultural programmes, are likely to attend the interaction.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>PM Modi's UAE visit</strong></h2>

<p>The prime minister's UAE visit will be his seventh visit since 2015, and his third visit in the last eight months.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Indian PM Modi to attend World Government Summit 2024 as guest of honour in UAE</strong></p>

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<p>The leader's engagements include a bilateral meeting&nbsp;with President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He will also meet UAE's vice president, prime minister and defence minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.</p>

<p>The prime minister will also take part in the World Government Summit 2024 as its Guest of Honour. He will inaugurate the BAPS Mandir, which is the first Hindu temple&nbsp;in Abu Dhabi, on Feb 14.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The private sector firms have been appealed by the authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to take ‘necessary measures’ in the wake of heavy rain and inclement weather, as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for a two-day visit to the country which will begin on Tuesday (Jan 13).

The private sector firms have been appealed by the authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to take ‘necessary measures’ in the wake of heavy rain and inclement weather, as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for a two-day visit to the country which will begin on Tuesday (Jan 13). The UAE government also scaled down the ‘Ahlan Modi’ (Hello Modi) event, reducing its strength from 80,000 to 35,000. The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), in a post on X, also appealed to the companies to look after their workers' health and safety. Heavy downpour in Abu Dhabi, making the BAPS Hindu Mandir look stunning as it glitters at night. Sight looks breathtaking as the architectural marvel shines. @WIONews pic.twitter.com/Oj9unP1ULo — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) February 12, 2024 × “Necessary measures need to be taken by companies to ensure outdoor work, if necessary to resume, complies with the occupational health and safety requirements, Companies must also ensure the health and safety of workers commuting to and from outdoor work locations,” said the ministry in its statement released on the social media platform. Also Read: PM Modi to inaugurate first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi | Check full schedule, details The Emirates Schools Establishment announced that additionally, the schools will continue to hold online classes and distance learning due to the weather. How ‘Ahlan Modi’ event has been affected by rains? The ‘Ahlan Modi’ (Hello Modi) event, which will be addressed by the prime minister later in the day, has been scaled down due to bad weather and the officials have been forced to reduce participation strength from 80,000 to 35,000, as reported by PTI. “Preparations for one of the biggest diaspora events of Prime Minister Modi at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi were going fine, but the participation was reduced because of the weather,” said community leader Sajeev Purushothaman, while speaking to PTI. The officials have received around 60,000 registrations for the interaction. However, now 35,000 to 40,000 people, which include those who will present cultural programmes, are likely to attend the interaction. PM Modi's UAE visit The prime minister's UAE visit will be his seventh visit since 2015, and his third visit in the last eight months. Watch: Indian PM Modi to attend World Government Summit 2024 as guest of honour in UAE The leader's engagements include a bilateral meeting with President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He will also meet UAE's vice president, prime minister and defence minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The prime minister will also take part in the World Government Summit 2024 as its Guest of Honour. He will inaugurate the BAPS Mandir, which is the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, on Feb 14. (With inputs from agencies)

UAE scales down Indian PM's 'Ahlan Modi’ event amid heavy downpour

<p>The famous Burj Khalifa in Dubai was lit up with the Indian Tricolour hours before Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's keynote address to the 2024 World Governments Summit on Wednesday (Feb 14).&nbsp;</p>

<p>On his two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the prime minister is also set to inaugurate the BAPS Mandir in Abu Dhabi on February 14, which is the first Hindu temple in the Emirates and has stunning architecture.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dubai's Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in a post on X, said, "We extend a warm welcome to the Republic of India, the guest of honour at this year’s World Governments Summit, and to His Excellency Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India. The strong ties between our nations serve as a model for international co-operation."</p>

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<p>"The @WorldGovSummit has evolved into one of the world’s leading platforms for sharing governance best practices, success stories and initiatives, and envisioning the future of government. It is a pleasure to have India as a distinguished guest at this international event, where it will showcase its innovations, initiatives and projects across diverse sectors that are a model for accelerating development for government service delivery," stated the Crown Prince, in his post.</p>

<p>He further shared an image of the Burj Khalifa with the Indian flag emblazoned on it.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-leaves-to-visit-uae-and-qatar-two-busy-days-ahead-689767">PM Modi reaches UAE, meets President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan</a></p>

<h2><strong>UAE makes me feel at home, says Modi&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Indian Prime Minister Modi reached Abu Dhabi on Tuesday (Feb 13),&nbsp;marking his&nbsp;seventh visit to the UAE&nbsp;since he assumed office in 2014.</p>

<p>After landing, the Indian prime minister said that coming to the UAE made him "feel at home."</p>

<p>UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan greeted PM Modi after which he was accorded the Guard of Honour. A bilateral meeting was also held by the two leaders.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Tuesday (Feb 13), PM Modi also held interactions with the Indian community in Abu Dhabi and spoke at the 'Ahlan Modi' cultural event.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;PM Modi UAE Visit: PM Modi to inaugurate Abu Dhabi's first Hindu temple BAPS today</strong></p>

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<p>On Wednesday, the prime minister will inaugurate Abu Dhabi's first Hindu temple - the BAPS Mandir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The BAPS temple will be an enduring tribute to the values of harmony, peace and tolerance, which both India and the UAE share," Modi said.</p>

<p>After completing his visit to UAE, Modi will be travelling to Qatar, his second trip to the Gulf nation since 2014.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The famous Burj Khalifa in Dubai was lit up with the Indian Tricolour hours before Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's keynote address to the 2024 World Governments Summit on Wednesday (Feb 14).

The famous Burj Khalifa in Dubai was lit up with the Indian Tricolour hours before Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's keynote address to the 2024 World Governments Summit on Wednesday (Feb 14). On his two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the prime minister is also set to inaugurate the BAPS Mandir in Abu Dhabi on February 14, which is the first Hindu temple in the Emirates and has stunning architecture. Dubai's Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in a post on X, said, "We extend a warm welcome to the Republic of India, the guest of honour at this year’s World Governments Summit, and to His Excellency Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India. The strong ties between our nations serve as a model for international co-operation." We extend a warm welcome to the Republic of India, the guest of honour at this year’s World Governments Summit, and to His Excellency Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India. The strong ties between our nations serve as a model for international cooperation. The… pic.twitter.com/enMaunw4oT — Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) February 13, 2024 × "The @WorldGovSummit has evolved into one of the world’s leading platforms for sharing governance best practices, success stories and initiatives, and envisioning the future of government. It is a pleasure to have India as a distinguished guest at this international event, where it will showcase its innovations, initiatives and projects across diverse sectors that are a model for accelerating development for government service delivery," stated the Crown Prince, in his post. He further shared an image of the Burj Khalifa with the Indian flag emblazoned on it. Also Read: PM Modi reaches UAE, meets President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan UAE makes me feel at home, says Modi Indian Prime Minister Modi reached Abu Dhabi on Tuesday (Feb 13), marking his seventh visit to the UAE since he assumed office in 2014. After landing, the Indian prime minister said that coming to the UAE made him "feel at home." UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan greeted PM Modi after which he was accorded the Guard of Honour. A bilateral meeting was also held by the two leaders. On Tuesday (Feb 13), PM Modi also held interactions with the Indian community in Abu Dhabi and spoke at the 'Ahlan Modi' cultural event. Watch: PM Modi UAE Visit: PM Modi to inaugurate Abu Dhabi's first Hindu temple BAPS today On Wednesday, the prime minister will inaugurate Abu Dhabi's first Hindu temple - the BAPS Mandir. "The BAPS temple will be an enduring tribute to the values of harmony, peace and tolerance, which both India and the UAE share," Modi said. After completing his visit to UAE, Modi will be travelling to Qatar, his second trip to the Gulf nation since 2014. (With inputs from agencies)

Dubai's Burj Khalifa lit up with Indian flag colours amid PM Modi's visit

The Prime Minister inaugurated the redeveloped railway station, which will now be called Ayodhya Dham. Ahead of the inauguration ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya District in India's Northern State of Uttar Pradesh which is on the cusp of an economic transformation.

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The Indian Prime Minister was in Ayodhya city on Saturday and the visit comes ahead of the big day for the Ram Mandir inauguration that is slated to take place next month. Here's a Roundup of Prime Minister Modi's Ayodhya visit.

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Cutting across to live visuals from Ayodhya, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi has just arrived. The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has just landed in the holy city and his Convoy is currently heading to the redeveloped Ayodhya railway station.

PM Modi in Ayodhya: Indian PM Narendra Modi's Ayodhya road show underway

PM Modi in Ayodhya: Indian PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Ayodhya airport shortly

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit India's Temple City of Ayodhya today. While the city undergoes its biggest transformation yet the prime minister is all set to inaugurate a new railway station and a new airport in the city.

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Ayodhya city decked up for PM Narendra Modi's visit

Indian PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Ayodhya airport, railway station

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has just arrived in Ayodhya. The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has just landed in the holy city and his Convoy has arrived at the Ayodhya International Airport, also known as the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport. PM Narendra Modi inaugurates the Airport.

PM Modi in Ayodhya: Maharishi Valmiki Int'l Airport inaugurated by PM Modi in Ayodhya

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has just arrived in Ayodhya. The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has just landed in the holy city and his Convoy has just arrived at the redeveloped Ayodhya railway station. He then went on a tour of the railway station along with UP CM Yogi Adityanath. From here Prime Minister Modi flags off a new series of super fast trains.

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