Narendra Modi, Khaled Al Nahyan seek deeper India UAE cooperation

India Sep 12, 2026

Prime Minister Modi and Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met in New Delhi during the BRICS summit, aiming to level up India-UAE ties.

Their conversation focused on teaming up in defense, space, nuclear energy, and tech, so expect more collaboration between the two countries.

IHC announces $11.5bn Odisha aluminum project

UAE's International Holding Company just announced an $11.5 billion investment for a new aluminum project in Odisha, the biggest of its kind in India so far.

Plus, they're looking at ways for the UAE's L'Imad fund to boost even more economic partnership.

UAE joined (became a full member of) BRICS in January 2024

In January 2024, the UAE became a full member of BRICS, hoping to open new doors for trade and investment worldwide.

With deals like CEPA (including one with India), they want to strengthen ties with emerging markets and help push BRICS goals forward.