DUBAI: The iconic Burj Khalifa in Dubai lit up the UAE skyline to mark the 76th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a grand display celebrating India-UAE ties and the Indian leader.
The world’s tallest building was illuminated with images of Prime Minister Modi, the Indian Tricolour and birthday messages including “Happy Birthday”, “76 Years”, “Service is the Resolve” and “India First, the Inspiration”. The spectacular display drew attention from people gathered around Downtown Dubai.
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In a dazzling display of respect, friendship and strong diplomatic ties, Dubai's iconic Burj Khalifa lit up the UAE skyline to honor Hon'ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi Ji on his 75th Birthday.
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The tribute highlighted the close relationship between India and the United Arab Emirates, which has expanded across trade, investment, technology, energy and people-to-people ties. The celebration also reflected the strong presence of the Indian community in the UAE.
The birthday tribute came amid greetings for Prime Minister Modi from leaders and political figures around the world. People described the Burj Khalifa illumination as a symbol of India’s growing presence on the global stage and the country’s expanding ties with the UAE.
The celebrations also highlighted the government’s vision of a “Viksit Bharat” and the role of the Indian diaspora in strengthening India’s international partnerships.
The Burj Khalifa display turned a landmark of Dubai into a prominent backdrop for the birthday celebrations, underscoring the visibility of India-UAE relations and the large Indian community in the Gulf nation.
