The temple opening in Abu Dhabi “must be seen as a political operation for Modi vis-à-vis constituencies abroad and at home,” said Nicolas Blarel, Associate Professor of International ...

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated Abu Dhabi’s first Hindu temple, boosting his credentials as a global statesman months before he heads to the polls in a nationwide ...

The temple opening in Abu Dhabi “must be seen as a political operation for Modi vis-à-vis constituencies abroad and at home,” said Nicolas Blarel, Associate Professor of International ...

Hindu monks talk to each other at the first stone-built Hindu temple in Abu Mureikha, 40 kms, 25 miles, northeast of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Monday, Feb. 12, 2024.

The Abu Dhabi temple is in Abu Mureikha, near the motorway to the neighbouring emirate of Dubai, which opened its own Hindu temple last year. Ties between India and the UAE have gradually deepened ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday at the end of his two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates, seeking to strengthen ties with the region ...