NEW DELHI - His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, arrived here this evening on a two-day state visit, described as highly significant by India.
The UAE leader who will be accorded a ceremonial welcome on the forecourts of the Rashtrapati Bhawan (presidential palace) tomorrow morning.
Shaikh Mohammed is heading a high-level delegation including Foreign Minister Shaikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Interior Minister Shaikh Saifbin Zayed Al Nahyan, Economy Minister Shaikha Lubna Al Qasimi, Dubai Civilaviation Chairman and CEO of Emirates group Shaikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoun, Labour Minister Dr Ali bin Abdullah Al Kaabi, Minister of State for Financial and Industrial Affairs Dr Mohammed Khalfan bin Khabashand, Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi and other top officials.