India-UAE ties enter a new era: Message from the Consul General-designate
As we celebrate India’s 80th Independence Day on August 15, it is my privilege, on behalf of the Consulate General of India in Dubai, to extend warm greetings to the vibrant Indian community here and to our Emirati friends who have been partners in our shared journey of progress and friendship. This year’s Independence Day comes at a moment when India is taking its place on the global stage with…
On India's 80th Independence Day, the Consul General-designate of India in Dubai conveyed heartfelt greetings to the thriving Indian community in Dubai and Emirati partners. This year marks a significant chapter in the India-UAE relationship, which has grown deeper and more consequential than ever before. This progress was exemplified during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's landmark visit to the UAE in May, when strategic agreements and milestones were established to guide the partnership for years to come.
India's economy has shifted from scale to quality and inclusiveness. The nation's GDP has witnessed record foreign direct investment (FDI) levels, a thriving start-up ecosystem, and substantial reforms in manufacturing, logistics, and taxation. The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes in sectors such as electronics, semiconductors, telecom equipment, and renewable energy are already bearing fruit, positioning India as a credible alternative in global supply chains.
The country's semiconductor mission has witnessed the foundation of new fabrication and packaging units, symbolizing India's entry into an industry once deemed unattainable.
India's Digital Public Infrastructure, anchored by Aadhaar, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), and the broader India Stack, continues to captivate global attention. The UPI alone processes billions of transactions monthly, with its influence expanding internationally, including in the UAE. This digital architecture empowers ordinary citizens and has been adopted by Indian travelers and residents, who can now transact seamlessly using UPI-linked systems at various establishments like Dubai Duty Free and Lulu Hypermarkets.
Collaboration in the space sector saw the UAE's Jaywan card being developed on India's digital RuPay credit and debit card technology stack. Additionally, India's Gaganyaan mission, the country's first human space flight program, continues to progress. The UAE and India have also formalized their cooperation in the space sector through a January 2026 Letter of Intent between the UAE Space Agency and IN-SPACe.
India's Indian diaspora in the UAE, numbering over four million, serves as the living bridge connecting the two nations. This community contributes to the UAE's development story while remaining deeply connected to India's progress. On this Independence Day, as the tricolour is proudly displayed across India and in Indian missions and community centers throughout the UAE, the resilience, growth, and inclusiveness of the Indian nation are celebrated.
Simultaneously, the collective efforts of India's 1.4 billion citizens are acknowledged in building a stronger, more prosperous, and more inclusive country by 2047, with the vision of Viksit Bharat. The UAE's warmth, hospitality, and partnership enable the Indian community to flourish and make significant contributions to this remarkable growth story.
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