India's relations with the UAE are "at their best ever" as bilateral ties have been elevated from a mere "buyer-seller" to that of a comprehensive strategic partnership in the last four-years, PM Modi has said as he highlighted the excellent rapport between the leadership of the two-countries. "We consider UAE as a valuable partner in realising the objective to reach $5 trillion-economy," PM said.

PM Modi arrived in Manama to hold extensive-talks with the King-of-Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, on various bilateral and regional issues. PM Modi's visit to Bahrain is significant as it is the first-visit of an Indian PM to the country. In Bahrain, PM Modi will also witness the formal beginning of the re-development of the temple of Shreenathji the oldest in the Gulf-region.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Abu Dhabi crown prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Saturday released postage stamps on Mahatma Gandhi to commemorate his 150th birth anniversary. "Remembering Bapu and his timeless message. To mark Gandhi Ji's 150th Jayanti, a commemorative stamp was released by PM @narendramodi and His Highness Crown Prince @MohamedBinZayed in Abu Dhabi," Prime Minister''s Office tweeted.