PM Modi personally receives UAE president Al Nahyan at Delhi airport; presents traditional Indian gifts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and his family at his residence on Lok Kalyan Marg.

Earlier, he received the visiting dignitary at the Delhi airport.

The PM also presented traditional Indian gifts to them. He gifted the President of the UAE a royal carved wooden jhula (swing) — a beautifully crafted wooden swing from Gujarat that is a central feature in many Gujarati family homes. It is hand‑carved with detailed floral and traditional designs, showcasing skilled craftsmanship. In Gujarati culture, the jhula symbolises togetherness, conversation, and bonding across generations. The gift also resonates deeply with the UAE’s declaration of 2026 as the Year of Family.

The PM also gifted him a Pashmina shawl in an ornate silver box. The shawl comes from Kashmir and is made by hand from very fine wool, making it soft, light and warm. The shawl was placed in a decorative silver box made in Telangana. Together, they represent India’s rich tradition of handloom and handicraft.

A Pashmina shawl in an ornate silver box was also gifted to Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Al Ketbi. She was also gifted Kashmiri saffron in an ornate silver box. Grown in the Kashmir Valley, saffron is revered for its deep crimson strands and intense aroma.