UAE to give Modi highest civilian award: report
Narendra Modi will visit the UAE on August 23 and 24 where he will receive the Order of Zayed, the highest civilian award of the country.
By Web Desk
August 19, 2019
NEW DELHI: The UAE will give highest civilian award to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to the Gulf state next week, The Hindu reported Monday.
According to a statement from the Indian External Affairs Ministry, Modi will visit the UAE on August 23 and 24 where he will receive the Order of Zayed, the highest civilian award of the country.
Modi would also pay a state visit to Bahrain on August 24 and 25 where he would launch the renovation of a temple of Shreenathji, it further added.
“The order in the name of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, founding father of the UAE, acquires special significance as it is awarded to Prime Minister Modi in the year of the birth centenary of Sheikh Zayed,” the statement said.
-
Heavy snowfall disrupts operations at Germany's largest Airport -
France sees record 102mn international tourists in 2025 -
ICE deports Congolese mother despite fears she could be killed -
Keir Starmer appoints 'Dame Antonia Romeo' as first female head of UK service -
Russia sounds alarm over Iran tension as US forces surge in region -
France on red alert: Storm Pedro batters southwest following record 35 day rain streak -
Headway made in Nancy Guthrie case: report -
'Pulp Fiction' actor Peter Greene died in accidental gunshot, officials confirm