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PM Modi meets Sultan Qaboos, India, Oman sign 8 MoUs

Muscat (Oman), Feb 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Sultan of Oman Qaboos Bin Said Al Said in Muscat on Sunday. PM Modi held wide-ranging talks with the Sultan of Oman as the two sides signed eight Memorandum of Understandings (MoU). The eight government-to-government MoU related to cooperation in the field of defence, health and tourism. Modi, who arrived in Oman from Dubai on the last leg of his three-nation tour,

Rohan More becomes first Asian to swim across Ocean Seven

New York (U.S.A), Feb 12 (ANI): Pune-based swimmer, Rohan More became the first Asian as well as the first Indian to swim across the Ocean Seven. Rohan is the youngest person in the world to swim across the Ocean Seven. The Ocean's Seven marathon consists of seven long-distance open-water swims, which includes the North Channel, the Cook Strait, the Molokai Channel, the English Channel, the Catalina Channel, the Tsugaru Strait and the Strait of Gibraltar. The swimming marathon is widely considered equivalent to the Seven Summits mountaineering challenge. With this, More becomes only the ninth person in the world to complete it. After waiting for a long time, due to bad weather conditions, Rohan got the chance to swim on February 9. He is a national figure and has received the Tenzing Norgay Award from the Indian Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The award, also known as the National Adventure Award, was presented by President Ram Nath Kovind.

Watch: PM Modi expresses his gratitude to Indian diaspora in Muscat

Muscat (Oman), Feb 12 (ANI): After completing his mesmerising speech in the Community Event at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Prime Minister Narendra Modi waved towards the crowd and thanked the Indian diaspora in Muscat. Prime Modi went close to seating enclosures with the spectators waving back at him and jostling to get a glimpse of the prime minister. The Prime Minister waved towards the crowd as he leaves after addressing the Indian diaspora in Muscat.

Watch: PM Modi arrives in Muscat

Muscat (Oman), Feb 11 (ANI): After addressing speech at World Government Summit in Dubai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Muscat on Sunday. He arrived in Muscat on third day of his four-day tour to West Asian countries. He received a grand ceremonial reception at the airport. He was received by Deputy Prime Minister for Council of Ministers of Oman Sayyid Fahd Bin Mahmoud Al Said.

Watch: Indian diaspora greets PM Modi in Muscat

Muscat (Oman), Feb 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Muscat on third day of his four-day tour to West Asian countries. Indian community in Muscat gave a grand welcome to PM Modi outside Hyatt hotel upon his arrival in the country.

Watch: Bharatanatyam performance organised at World Government Summit in Dubai

Dubai (UAE), Feb 11 (ANI): On the 6th edition of World Government Summit in Dubai, a Bharatanatyam performance was organised for the people present at the ceremony. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be delivering a keynote address at the inauguration of the Summit.

PM Modi addresses at World Government Summit, expresses his gratitude to UAE for being home to 12 lakh NRIs

Dubai (UAE), Feb 11 (ANI): While addressing the World Government Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed his gratitude to UAE government for accepting as many as 12 lakh NRIs as a part of their country and providing them shelter. "It is a matter of pride for not only me but also the 125 Crore people of India that I have been called as the Chief Guest at the 6th edition of World Govt Summit: PM Narendra Modi in Dubai #ModiInUAE," he said. This is his second visit to UAE after 2015, however, each time he visits the land, he is warmly welcomed and shared that he feels no less than being at home.

India's mission to Mars cheaper than Hollywood film: PM Modi at World Government Summit

Dubai (UAE), Feb 11 (ANI): While addressing World Government Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi proudly boasted of the achievements of ISRO (Indian Space and Research Organisation) on Sunday. Comparing India's Mars orbiter mission with big budget Hollywood films, he said, "India's Mars orbiter mission has seen success greater than what they show in Hollywood (sci-fi) movies. If you take taxi, the cost won't be less than Rs. 10 per km, but for Indian Mission to Mars, the cost was Rs. 7 per km." He also said that India's next technology revolution will be linked to the power of the sun.

PM Modi inaugurates BAPS Temple project, addresses Indian Diaspora at Dubai Opera House

Abu Dhabi (UAE), Feb 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Temple project in Dubai on Sunday. PM Modi addressed the Indian Diaspora at Dubai Opera House. While addressing the people, PM Modi expressed his gratitude to Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the grand temple which will be constructed in Abu Dhabi. The sprawling temple spread over an area of 55,000 square meters will be located off the Dubai-Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Highway at Al-Rahaba, the Indian Ambassador to UAE, Navdeep Singh Suri told ANI.

Watch: PM Modi meets Ruler of Dubai

Dubai (UAE), Feb 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Sunday. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the BAPS at the Dubai Opera House.

Watch: PM Modi pays tribute to Emirati soldiers at Wahat Al Karama memorial

Abu Dhabi (UAE), Feb 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Emirati soldiers at Wahat Al Karama memorial in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. India and the UAE have signed five Memorandums of Understanding (MoU)s in total. Earlier PM Modi received a ceremonial reception at Abu Dhabi's Presidential Airport.

Government is not yet satisfied with 'Ease of Doing Business' rankings: PM Modi

Abu Dhabi (UAE), Feb 11 (ANI): While addressing the Indian Diaspora during the inauguration ceremony of the 'BAPS Temple project' at Dubai Opera House, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India's jump in the 'Ease of Doing Business' Rankings is unprecedented. PM Modi also stated that the government is not yet satisfied with the rankings and wants to improve more. He said that the government will make all the necessary reforms to bring India in the 'global benchmark' for doing business.

Watch: PM Modi, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince witness exchange of MoUs between India and UAE

Abu Dhabi (UAE), Feb 11 (ANI): India and the United Arab Emirates on Saturday signed five Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi. The five government-to-government MoUs related to the energy sector, railways, manpower and financial services were signed in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Watch: Priests present 'literature on temple' to PM Modi, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince

Abu Dhabi (UAE), Feb 11 (ANI): Members of Committee of the temple which will be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi presented literature on temple to PM Modi and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Saturday. PM Modi will lay the foundation stone of the first Hindu temple to be built in United Arab Emirates' capital Abu Dhabi on Sunday. The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone at the Dubai Opera, during an Indian community event that he will be attending.

Dubai's iconic buildings light up in colours of Indian Flag

Dubai (UAE), Feb 10 (ANI): The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lit its iconic buildings from Friday night ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit. Navdeep Suri, Ambassador of India to the UAE, posted pictures on Twitter and said, "Burj Khalifa, Dubai Frame and ADNOC headquarters are lit up in Indian flag colours ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to UAE." PM Modi will reach Abu Dhabi on Saturday evening and where he will be given a ceremonial reception before meeting the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the Presidential palace.

Watch: Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas confers Palestine state's Grand Collar to PM Modi

Palestine, Feb 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a four-day tour to West Asian countries, arrived in Palestine and met Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday. President Abbas conferred Prime Minister Modi with Commendation of Grand Collar, it read "In recognition of his wise leadership, lofty national and international stature, in appreciation of his efforts to promote historic relations between Palestine and India; in acknowledgement of his support to our people's right to freedom so peace prevails in region." The Grand Collar Grand Collar is highest order given to foreign dignitaries.

Watch: Aerial view of PM Modi's journey to Palestine's Ramallah via chopper

Onboard, Feb 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on his three-nation tour to West Asian countries, became the second Indian Prime Minister after Jawaharlal Nehru to visit Palestine. He visited Palestine's Ramallah via chopper and he was escorted by Royal Jordanian choppers and Israeli choppers. This is a historic visit that will lead to stronger bilateral cooperation, said Prime Minister after reaching Palestine.

PM Modi assures Palestinian President of taking care of Palestinian people's interests

Palestine, Feb 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Palestine on Saturday and he was conferred with state's Grand Collar from Palestine President Mahmoud Abbasi. During the joint press statement in Palestine, Prime Minister Modi said he has assured Palestinian President that India is bound to bound by a promise to take care of Palestinian people's interests. India hopes that soon Palestine will become a free country in a peaceful manner, the Indian Prime Minister added.

PM Modi praises Palestine for moving forward in such unstable environment

Palestine, Feb 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Palestine on Saturday and he was conferred with state's Grand Collar from Palestine President Mahmoud Abbasi. He thanked the Palestine President and said that is an honour for India and a symbol of Palestine's friendship. Praising Palestine, the Indian Prime Minister said that in spite of the fact that there was an unstable environment. The way Palestine moved forward in such a situation is praiseworthy.

PM Modi, Palestine President witness exchange of MoUs between India and Palestine

Ramallah (Palestine), Feb 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas witnessed exchange of agreements between India and Palestine in Ramallah. Earlier, PM Modi arrived in Palestine's Ramallah on Saturday accorded a ceremonial guard of honour at Presidential headquarters.