The Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed India Visit 2026 has reaffirmed the growing momentum of the India–UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with artificial intelligence and advanced technology emerging as defining pillars of bilateral cooperation.
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, arrived in India on an official visit from 18–19 February 2026 to participate in the AI Impact Summit held in New Delhi. This marks his second official visit to India, following his earlier trip in September 2024, underscoring the deepening engagement between the two nations.
On the sidelines of the summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, to review and expand the scope of bilateral cooperation. The leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, built upon robust political dialogue, thriving commercial exchange, cultural affinity, energy collaboration, and vibrant people-to-people connections.
India-UAE: Renewed Commitment to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Both leaders recalled the recent successful visits to India by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, along with other members of the royal families of Abu Dhabi and Dubai. These high-level exchanges have injected fresh dynamism into the relationship and reinforced mutual trust at the leadership level.
A key highlight of the discussions was the fourth anniversary of the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), observed on 18 February 2026. Over the past four years, CEPA has significantly accelerated bilateral trade and investment flows. Officials noted remarkable growth in cross-border commerce, expansion in market access, and enhanced ease of doing business between the two countries.
The leaders also commended the steady rise in two-way investments and encouraged UAE sovereign wealth funds to further scale up their investments in India’s fast-growing economy. In this context, both sides acknowledged the potential of L’Imad, the UAE’s newest sovereign fund, as a powerful vehicle to drive future investment collaborations across infrastructure, renewable energy, logistics, and emerging technologies.
Strategic Sectors: From Space to Nuclear Energy
The Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed India Visit 2026 was not limited to trade and AI alone. The leaders explored opportunities in space cooperation, nuclear energy, advanced manufacturing, and innovation ecosystems. As both nations invest heavily in next-generation technologies, collaboration in these strategic domains is expected to shape a new chapter in bilateral ties.
With India positioning itself as a global technology hub and the UAE rapidly transforming into a knowledge-based economy, synergy in high-impact sectors is increasingly evident.
India-UAE: Landmark Agreements to Deepen Cooperation
1. Health and Medicine MoU
The finalisation of a Memorandum of Understanding between India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention will foster collaboration in professional exchanges, institutional partnerships, joint research, digital health, pharmaceuticals, and the development of modern medical technologies.
2. Supercomputer Cluster for AI India Mission
A significant technological breakthrough came with the finalisation of a term sheet between India’s Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), G42, and Mohamed Bin Zayed University of AI for deploying a supercomputer cluster in India. The project had earlier been announced jointly by Prime Minister Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during the latter’s visit to India on 19 January 2026.
The supercomputer cluster will become part of the AI India Mission, enabling cutting-edge research, application development, and commercial AI deployment across both public and private sectors. This move firmly anchors AI collaboration as a core component of the India-UAE partnership.
3. Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company at GIFT City
Another milestone was the decision to set up an office of Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company at Gujarat’s GIFT City, strengthening financial services cooperation and reinforcing India’s ambition to become a global financial hub.
AI Impact Summit: A Global Platform
During the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, Sheikh Khaled congratulated Prime Minister Modi on the successful organization of the high-profile event, which brought together policymakers, technology leaders, and innovators from around the world.